Summer 2017 Video Game Spotlight
Ah, summertime! What’s better than relaxing during the summer playing video games? This blog explores some of the most anticipated video games being released this summer.
Splatoon 2
Splatoon 2 for the Nintendo Switch is being released July 21, 2017. Splatoon 2 picks up where the last one left off. It is a third-person shooter game, but you shoot paint instead of bullets. In the game, your character can transform into a squid that slides through any painted surface and the matches are won based on which team can paint the most of the level their team’s color. It’s expected to be a big hit this summer.
Dirt 4
Dirt 4 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC is being released June 2017. For fans of off-road rally racing, the entire Dirt series is a great choice. Dirt 4 has a few new interesting twists such as a new route creation system, which allows the player to create their very own rally routes at a touch of a button. By choosing the time, location, length, weather, and complexity, the player can create an infinite number of courses to race.
ARMS
ARMS is a fighting game for the Nintendo Switch set to be released in June 2017. ARMS is different from typical fighting games as up to four players can battle using various extendable arms to defeat their opponents in a three-dimensional arena. At the time of its announcement, some critics compared it to the boxing minigame in Wii Sports, yet there is much more to ARMS. It has received generally good reviews.
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy for PS4 is set to be released on August 22, 2017. It’s a new standalone adventure in the Uncharted series developed by Naughty Dog. It stars Chloe Frazer and Nadine Ross and is set in India. According to Naughty Dog, Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is their biggest story expansion to date.
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Gaming Terms to Impress Your Kids
Gamers tend to have a whole language of their own. As a parent, are you lost when your kids start throwing out gaming terms you don’t know the meaning of? You’re not alone! GameTruck Chicago has compiled a list of popular gaming terms. This Father’s Day, if you decide to celebrate by playing video games with your kids, you can use these terms and your kids will sure to be impressed.
Pwned
To pwn someone in video games is to completely defeat an opponent or rival. The term began as a typo (“o” is right next to “p” on a qwerty keyboard), but evolved into a deliberate misspelling of the word “own.” The word is not as widespread as it used to be, but it’s still an important term to know. It’s a synonym for the term “rekt.”
n00b
N00b (sometimes simply spelled noob) is a derivation of the word newbie, which is an unskilled or inexperienced player. We’re not exactly sure when the term started being used in the video game world, but it’s good to know if you start playing video games with your kids, as they’ll probably call you one.
Boss
In the world of video games, a boss refers to a particularly difficult antagonist. If you defeat the boss, you typically complete a chapter in the game. Bosses are stronger and have more narrative significance than the other enemies in the game.
Scrub
A scrub in video game terms is a person who is bad at video games. Some people go further with the term by defining a scrub as a gamer with a bad attitude and a tendency to blame their losing on anything or anyone besides themselves. Parents: as long as you’re not a sore loser, you will probably be spared this nickname and merely called a n00b (see above).
Easter Eggs
An easter egg is a piece of hidden information within a game. They are typically comical and have no effect on gameplay. An easter egg can come in the form of a secret bonus level or hidden message coded into the game by the developers.
Nerf
A nerf is a change to a game that reduces the power of a skill or weapon in order to maintain game balance. The term refers to the Nerf brand of toys that are soft and do not cause injury. The opposite of nerf is “buff.”
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The Best Nintendo Switch Games of Summer 2017
Have you tried the newest hybrid console from Nintendo, The Nintendo Switch? The Switch can conveniently be used at home and on-the-go, and we’re not surprised that it tops the charts as the fast-selling home console ever. Since it’s recent release in March, gamers have been eagerly anticipating the games scheduled to release throughout the summer for this new platform.
Here’s the releases we’re anticipating this summer season:
Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition
Release Date: May 11
If you’re big on Minecraft, there’s no question you’ll love the recently released Switch Edition. Two modes, Creative and Survival, allow you to create or fight with unlimited resources. Gamers and reviewers alike claim that this on-the-go version of Minecraft might be the best yet.
Disgaea 5 Complete Release Date: May 23
Newcomers and veterans will love the complete Disgaea 5 story, plus 8 bonus scenarios featuring 7 fan-favorite characters from past editions. It holds true to the RPG classic, but with an exciting, brand-new story.
Ultra Street Fighter 2: The Final Challengers
Release Date: May 26
One of the most iconic fighting games is now available for Nintendo Switch! It offers two exciting modes: classic pixel-art graphics for the nostalgic fan or refined, modern graphics if you’re looking for something new.
Arms
Release Date: June 16
This highly-anticipated fighter game is set to release this month! The Nintendo Switch Joy Con controllers allow you to take down your opponent with simple motion and button control. By choosing from a variety of fighters and unique arenas, Arms brings fast-paced fun to the next level.
Splatoon 2
Release Date: July 21
Are you thinking ink? Splatoon 2 is another highly-anticipated release of this summer, scheduled to drop in July! This release combines Splatoon favorites, like the Splat roller and Splat charger, with brand-new weapons and moves. You can also try local, multi-player turf war battles and use the Joy Con gyro controls for better aiming and control.
Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star
Release Date: July 25
The Switch enters the Fate Universe on July 25th with this release. As the first action game in the Fate series, you can play the part of a heroine Servant taking on enemies in the Holy Grail War.
Sonic Mania
Release Date: August 31
Sonic fans will appreciate the classic experience and love the brand new twists reimagined for the Nintendo Switch platform.
Namco Museum
Release Date: Summer
Play 80s classics like PAC-MAN™, GALAGA™, SPLATTERHOUSE™, TANK FORCE™ and more with new challenge modes made just for the Switch.
Project Mekuru
Release Date: Unknown
This mysterious new project without an official title or launch date is exclusive to the switch and appears to be some sort of tile-flipping puzzle game. Whatever it is—we’re excited about it.
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