5 of the Most Patriotic Video Game Characters
As summer comes into full swing and festivals open up, we approach the most revered summer holiday in America – Independence Day. On the 4th of July, we come together to celebrate everything that makes The United States of America a great and mighty nation. This patriotic feeling is not only shared amongst our citizens but also is an integral part of our culture from movies and books to video games. Gamers: get ready to begin your gaming this summer with the most patriotic video game characters!
Captain America: Marvel vs Capcom
What can be said to be the most well-known icon of American patriotism? Captain America has been around fighting for freedom and against tyranny for over 77 years. With the last decade of Marvel movies, he has only grown more popular and well known to an entirely new generation of kids. Leading the cause of the red, white, and blue against the foes of freedom, he makes any patriot on the 4th of July proud. Captain America embodies every image of American patriotism that we’ve come to know and respect.
McCree: Overwatch
The wild west gunslinger is a prominent fixture of American symbols. Few other video game characters fit the role like McCree from Overwatch. Decked out in a cowboy hat, poncho, boots, his peacekeeper revolver, and his gruff voice, he’s the model American cowboy we’ve all come to know and admire. With his signature revolver, he backs up his allies in fights and takes down those who oppose his cause. Now on the path of retribution for his past, he seeks to make amends and find the righteous cause of any true patriot.
Guile: Street Fighter
As a staple of fighting video games for almost 30 years, Guile from Street Fighter was the game’s answer to the American patriot. Sporting an American flag tattoo on his bicep, Guile, a Major in the United States Air Force, enters the World Warrior tournament to avenge the death of his friend Charlie.
Jax: Mortal Kombat
Another well-known and long-lived patriotic character in fighting video games, Major Jackson Briggs, or Jax from Mortal Kombat is everything you’d expect from an American patriot. He’s first introduced in the Mortal Kombat series working for Special Forces looking for his partner, Sonya Blade, who was after Kano. After succeeding, he then stays on to defeat and save the Earth from the evil villain Shao Kahn. Typically seen wearing the American flag, he loves his country and fights for its ideals and freedom.
Liberty Prime: Fallout
Without argument, the most patriotic video game character would have to go to Liberty Prime from Fallout 3 and 4. Initially designed before the events of the game, Liberty Prime is a 40-foot robot meant to combat Communists with impunity. Built with weapons such as mounted laser cannons and what seems to be an inexhaustible supply of miniature nukes, Liberty Prime is a force not to be taken lightly. Liberty Prime makes sure you know it too with such lines blasted out such as “Democracy is the essence of good. Communism, the very definition of evil.” and “I am Liberty Prime. I am… America.”While Liberty Prime may not know the true essence of patriotism, the robot personifies a heavy-handed idealistic form of patriotism.
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5 Activities Inspired by Video Games for Summer 2018
Looking for activities for kids during Summer 2018? Trying to come up with some fun birthday games and not sure what kind of activities to plan? Whether your an adult or a toddler, here are 5 activities inspired by videos games for Summer 2018 that will bring loads of joy and excitement.
1. Super Mario Obstacle Course
Having a birthday party for large groups and a fan of Super Mario? Then recreating Water World in your backyard would be an awesome way to kick off the summer. Kids can let out their energy that has been bottled up for the entire school year by avoiding the chomping flowers, jumping the pipes, and stomping the Goombas. These creative obstacle courses are a great way to have a fun-filled birthday party and make excellent activities for the rest of the summer! Watch as your kids power through these obstacles courses and show-off their Super Mario skills!
2. Backyard Angry Birds
Looking to have a more active game that involves strategy? How about a game that showcases your slingshot skills and your hatred of the green pigs? Then this activity is a must! All you need to turn this video game into a backyard extravaganza is some medium size pillows, cardboard, and a homemade slingshot. This activity is perfect for large groups as they can team up and challenge one another. This is surely an unforgettable experience and will have all your guests excited and eager to participate.
3. Make a Superhero Cape
Want to unleash your kid’s inner superhero fantasy and showcase their superhero abilities? Then making a superhero cape for them is the ultimate activity for kids to do this summer! Constructing their favorite superhero’s cape will take some time but acts as a fun indoor resting period for the kids and adults. After their done, they can test out their newly gained superpowers with relay races outside!
4. Minecraft Wall Art
For an alternative activity that involves some arts and crafts time, making Minecraft wall art is a great activity for kids to do for Summer 2018. Assembling a collective piece of wall art will allow your kids to create different art pieces inspired by their favorite Minecraft scenes and work together to assemble them in one piece. This activity is a great way to involve constructive learning activities into your child’s Summer curriculum.
5. The Incredibles Glider
This activity is a hands-on experience that your kids will love to do for the summer. Being able to build their gliders and seeing it fly around the yard will light up your child’s eyes. This fun activity will teach them how to construct a 3D model from scratch and will allow them to use their imagination to design it the way they want it. When the kids are done, they can show their pride in their gliders while they fly to the finish line outside.
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Summer 2018’s Hottest New Video Games
As the summer months approach and the school year ends, the time for video games is now. Summer 2018 will bring loads of time to catch upon your favorite video games and explore new games! Here at GameTruck Jacksonville, we’ve compiled a list of Summer 2018’s hottest new video games to play with friends and family.
Fortnite Battle Royale
Arguably the hottest game to be playing right now and into the summer is Fortnite Battle Royale. A free-to-play multiplayer online game, it has taken gaming culture by storm. Players can play alone or work in teams to work together to survive until the last player standing. Players can also take down and build elements as they see fit to help them along. No summer video gaming experience would be complete without it.
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds
Like Fortnite, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is also a massively popular online multiplayer battle royale game. While not the first battle royale game to be released, it quickly changed and impacted online multiplayer gaming. Players are dropped onto an island that slowly shrinks over time and must find weapons and armor with which to survive. Everything and anything is possible, and creativity goes a long way. With games able to support up to 100 players at a time, players can join up in groups and work together or play solo.
Dragon Ball FighterZ
While Dragonball Z has remained popular in the fighting game genre, Dragon Ball FighterZ takes the Dragonball franchise to a whole level never before seen. The game takes place at the time of the new show, Dragon Ball Super. There is a base of 24 playable characters with more to be released in the future. Teams of 3 characters are created for players to fight it out to win. All the strengths, moves, and special abilities popularized by the TV show are now in the hands of the player. Players can play in a solo campaign story mode or online multiplayer mode.
Monster Hunter: World
After years of anticipation, Monster Hunter: World is the newest and best in the Monster Hunter series. The game is an open-world action role-playing game where players take on quests and missions to hunt down and capture or kill monsters that threaten the world. Players also build items, weapons, and armor from items looted from captured or killed monsters. This aspect can change entire outcomes and battles and affects gaming style, abilities, and combat moves.
Sea of Thieves
Sea of Thieves is a recent release from developer Rare, creators of the now legendary Goldeneye 007. Sea of Thieves is a pirate-themed action-adventure game where players will take on the roles of being a pirate on the high seas. The game is an open-world environment where players will take on missions to find treasures, fight other players, and explore the world. The game can be played in solo, co-operative multiplayer, or player-versus-player. More content and extras are planned to be released soon, which will alter levels and add new ones!
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