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How to Plan an End of Summer Party
You may catch yourself thinking “where did the time go?” In a blink of an eye, summer is over, and fall is right around the corner!
To end the season with a bang, throw an end of the summer bash as the perfect way to part with the sunny season. Luckily, your party planning experts at GameTruck Memphis have provided you with a how-to guide to plan an epic end of the summer party!
Summer Games
The perfect way to relish the end of an era (or in this case, end of a season) is to incorporate all of the things that made those moments unforgettable. Playing classic summer games is the perfect way to get adults and kids alike outdoors and having fun! Capture the flag, kickball, laser tag, water tag and even a gaming party can all be great ways to kick off your party.
Fun Food
No end of summer party would be complete without some delicious summer treats. If you want your party to be the talk of the neighborhood, make sure your guests are munching on some summertime foods. Hot dogs, hamburgers, ice pops, and fruit paired with refreshing lemonade or iced tea will keep everyone happy!
Take A Walk Down Memory Lane
Snapping photos of the amazing things that happened during the summertime is a great way to look back and relive those memories. Gather pictures from friends and family and have a photo wall or table for friends to stop by and take a look at all the enjoyable moments of summer!
End Your Summer The Right Way With Game Truck Memphis
The perfect end to a perfect summer is essential. How do you put all those amazing memories and fun-filled adventures into one party?
With the help of Game Truck Memphis, all of this is effortlessly possible with our mobile gaming arenas! Let us help you plan an unforgettable end of the summer party. Call us at (866) 253-3191 or contact us here!
Back to School: How To Balance Gaming with School
High school and college are often said to be the best years of your life – the golden age of youth. But when students are struggling with juggling assignments, clubs, honor societies, athletics and more, they may feel a need to just escape.
And that’s where gaming comes in.
Video games allow you to immerse yourself in an entirely new world, one where you can choose who you want to be and what exciting new adventures you want to explore. Before you know it, reality melts away and leaves you lost in a place, unlike anything you’ve ever known.
The real world will still be there once you turn your game console off, so it’s essential that you learn to manage your time wisely. We want to make it easy for you – the team at GameTruck Atlanta is here to show you three ways to balance video games and schoolwork!
Get Homework done first!
Procrastination is a bad habit. Sure, it may feel good to relax a bit and put homework off until later – but the added stress you’ll feel once you realize you don’t have time to finish everything you need to do isn’t worth it.
Luckily, overcoming procrastination can be as easy as intentionally choosing to do your homework first and saving the fun, as in gaming, for after you’re finished.
It’s like dessert. Parents always say to eat vegetables first to get them over with and enjoy dessert later so you don’t spoil your dinner. Getting rid of homework first frees up more time to enjoy fun activities without deadlines looming over you while you play.
Set aside specific times for gaming
Even if you don’t keep a planner, it’s a good idea to schedule a specific time for gaming. That way, you get that essential ‘me’ time without cutting into the time you’ve set aside for other tasks.
If your homework varies in amount or type every day, try to be flexible with your start time. Your end-time should be the same every day, however. Setting an alarm is one way to remind yourself that you shouldn’t keep playing into the night. Make sure it’s a noise you’ll be able to hear over the sounds of your game.
Finish at least 1 hour before going to sleep
With all of the homework and after-school activities students have, you might find that the only time you have available for gaming is late at night. That’s fine! You need to find time to do things you enjoy – but remember to switch off the console or PC at least 1 hour before going to bed to have a good night’s sleep.
Scientists have found that interacting with electronics, and video games in particular, so close to bedtime can harm your vision and prevent successful REM sleep. This can lead to a slew of consequences, including waking up in the middle of the night, nightmares, and being lethargic and exhausted upon waking up.
Staying awake during classes is hard enough – why set yourself back even more?
GameTruck has a solution
Getting tired of the playing the same games every day? Switch things up with GameTruck’s personalized parties! The Atlanta team has 60+ games and all the latest consoles, including XBox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch, so you can finally have time to defeat that Bloodborne boss you’ve been fighting for weeks. You can reach GameTruck here or call them at (866) 253-3191.
What Video Games Are Coming Out in 2018?
It is any gamers dream when the long-awaited video game of the year finally hits the market. The experience of logging on to your device and seeing the games opening credits for the first time is such a thrill. 2017 was an excellent year for video games, so 2018 is going to have to step up its game to beat last year’s stellar selection. Luckily, your gaming experts at Game Truck San Jose have provided you with the ultimate list of video games coming out in 2018.
Spider-Man (PS4)
Due to be released later this year in September is Spider-Man! This open-world adventure game is packed with action as you scale the streets of Manhattan fighting crime. You can also switch up characters and play Mary Jane as she works as an investigative reporter. With this game rental, you get the best of both worlds.
Red Dead Redemption 2 (PS4, Xbox One)
Though the release date is still to be determined, this game is created as the prequel of Red Dead Redemption, originally released in 2010. Little to nothing has been released about this game other than the fact that you will be playing as a member of the Van der Linde Gang. The suspense is chilling.
The Last of Us 2 (PS4)
This game takes place in a world doomed by a zombie takeover due to a fungal infection outbreak. This second game of the series is left to the imagination without a release date. All the director Neil Druckmann can say is, “This story is about hate.”
Crackdown 3 (PC, Xbox One)
The third installment in this series promises the same futurist approach to crime fighting as the previous two. Crackdown 3 assures the original aspects of the past games, but offers more environments to patrol through with even bigger super abilities. The release date is still a mystery.
Metro Exodus (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
This post-apocalyptic gaming series was previously located in the subways of Moscow, but will now be expanded into the snowy streets of the town. Mutants are roaming the street and a gas mask is a must for survival. The 2018 release date is still up in the air.
State of Decay 2 (PC, Xbox One)
The first game in this series was released in early 2013 and although it was rough around the edges, it was deemed different from other zombie games. Rather than the typical shoot and kill scenario, this game focused on community engagement. If your character were to die, another member of the community will take your place. The second installment is yet to have a release date and is said to be expanded into a four-player co-op.
Game Truck San Jose – Your Favorite Video Games Come To You
With all the hot new video game releases this year, the excitement is quite unbearable. Game Truck San Jose can create the ultimate gaming atmosphere with our mobile game trucks. Gather up your friends and let us organize a 2018 video game release party for you. Call us at (866) 253-3191 or contact us here!