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Top 5 Character Makeovers In Video Game History
If you love playing video games, you likely have a favorite character. Whether a character is iconic or newly introduced, they’ve likely undergone some changes. Here are our top five character makeovers in video game history.
Lara Croft
When Lara Croft first debuted in Tomb Raider in 1996, the character looked nothing like the adventurer we know and love now. The original character had unrealistic proportions and looked more cartoony than human, while the current Lara is ridiculously lifelike.
Mario
Mario was introduced in 1985, and the character lacked definition because it debuted as an 8-bit character. You can’t fault the designers for not trying —the technology simply wasn’t there. Today, Mario is known for his red-and-blue getup and unforgettable mustache.
Link
When Link was introduced in The Legend Of Zelda, the character was playful and young looking, and he didn’t look much like today’s Link. While the outfit remained the same, the hero became more intense and intimidating.
Zelda
For more than 30 years, fans have loved Princess Zelda –– and she’s changed in major ways over the years. In the beginning, Zelda looks young and cartoony. Our current Zelda is a total warrior princess and looks much older.
Pikachu
Compared to our other character makeovers, Pikachu is much more subtle in its evolution. The original Pikachu was rounder and had slightly more detail than current versions. It makes sense that Nintendo has been hesitant to make any drastic changes to such a beloved character –– Pikachu’s yellow, slightly cuddly appearance is one of the most recognizable characters in the industry.
If you want to play games featuring your favorite characters, book an event with GameTruck Inland Empire. Whether you’re in Inland Empire or a surrounding city, we’ll come to you and make sure your party is unforgettable. Give us a call at 866-253-3191 or click here for a pricing quote.
Four Board Games That Are Actually Educational
Playing video games is a great way to improve your multitasking and problem-solving skills, but it’s normal to change up your entertainment routine every once in a while. Why not take it old-school and pull out some board games? While some of us ditched board games when we were kids, they’re actually a great way to enrich our lives while learning new things at the same time. They’ll also give you a chance to bond with the family members or friends who you’re playing with. At GameTruck Jacksonville, we love all kinds of games. Here are our top four board games that are actually educational.
1. Clue
When you’re playing Clue, you’re required to use your best detective skills.What you may not realize is that the game actually helps you with logic and reasoning. Because you form theories about what happened and who’s guilty, you’re learning how to better use deductive reasoning.
2. Monopoly
Depending on your patience levels, Monopoly may be your idea of a fun night or sound like a nightmare. Regardless of whether you love a game famous for feeling like it’ll never end, you’ll still benefit from playing. When you’re playing Monopoly, you’re using real-world skills, like knowing the value of money and investing it wisely.
3. Boggle
Boggle is similar to Scrabble because it involves vocabulary skills. However, Boggle also teaches you how to think quickly in stressful situations because you only have three minutes to come up with as many words as you can. Anyone who has held a high-pressure job can tell you the benefits of working well under stress.
4. Scrabble
Whether you’re a person of a few words or have an encyclopedic knowledge of the English language, Scrabble is a great game to play. No matter how many words you already know, you’ll leave the game with a larger vocabulary than you started with. Your fellow players might play obscure words in hopes of winning it all, but everyone benefits from the game.
We hope that you have fun digging out some old board games and becoming smarter in the process. You can host the ultimate game night by booking GameTruck Jacksonville for a mobile video gaming party. Our one-of-a-kind events allow everyone who attends to have an unforgettable time. Give us a call today at 866-253-3191 or click here for a free quote.
Nintendo Land Is Coming To Universal Orlando
Video game lovers, rejoice! Nintendo Land is officially coming to Universal Orlando, and we have even more details about the project. As if we needed another reason to love theme parks, this Nintendo news is an incredible reason to visit Universal. The theme park announced its plans to develop Nintendo areas at Universal Orlando in November 2016, and now we know just how awesome things will be. The team at GameTruck Orlando loves video game news, and we’re just excited as you are about Universal Orlando’s newest development.
A Super Mario land will include nearly nine acres of land with areas dedicated to both Donkey Kong and Mario Kart, so if you’re a Super Mario fan, you’ll get a real-life taste of the world you’re accustomed to exploring via games. It’ll be a few years until we actually see the Universal Orlando plan come to life — an official opening date hasn’t been announced — but Universal Orlando will surely become even cooler thanks to Nintendo Land’s arrival. We don’t know what other Nintendo characters the new world will focus on, but based on the information we do have, it’s likely to be amazing.
While you’re counting down the days until Universal Orlando’s Nintendo plans become a reality, you can have video game fun of your own by hosting a GameTruck Orlando party. We specialize in mobile video gaming parties and bring the excitement to you. With more than 100 age-appropriate games, some of the latest gaming consoles and high-definition flat panel TVs, our parties are unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Each party includes certified GameCoaches who ensure everyone has fun regardless of their skill level.
Whether it’s Super Mario Odyssey, Super Mario Maker or another Nintendo title, GameTruck Orlando will make sure your party is incredible for all Nintendo fans. Give us a call today, and we’ll start planning right away! You can reach us at 866-253-3191 or get a pricing quote here.