How to Get Into Gaming

All this new free time has presented many of us with ample space in our day to try out different hobbies. One such hobby that may have caught your attention is gaming. Not only do video games open up entire worlds of action, mystery, and whimsy, but they also present tremendous financial benefits should you dive into the billion-dollar competitive gaming industry.

No matter what your interests in the industry maybe, you’ll have to take a few steps to break into this exciting world and start gaming. With this helpful guide, you’ll have everything it takes—and more—to turn yourself from amateur gamer to pro-in-training.

Step 1: Find the Right Games for You

Not all games come in the same form. Some are console games, while others can be found on online gaming sites. No matter what, you’ll want to narrow down the types of games you’re interested in because that will determine what technology you buy. That’s because not every game is available on every console, and some are only available online.

Not to mention, your personality, interests, and imagination have a huge effect on which games you can spend hours on, and which you don’t even want to take out of the box. To avoid wasting time and money, choose games based on what genre and gameplay you like.

Here are some recommendations to get you started:

• For Explorers-at-Heart – Open world games like Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild are perfect for gamers that love exploration that’s both action-packed and story-driven.

• For Social Butterflies – If you like to see new worlds, make your town better, and chat with a ton of adorable and hilarious characters, then look no further than Animal Crossing: New Horizons for countless hours of fun.

• For Action Junkies – For people that just want to shoot, punch, and blast their way through engaging sci-fi or horror landscapes, then Fortnite, The Last of Us, and Halo are perfect for you. These games offer interactive gameplay, thrilling combat, and exciting twists throughout.

• For Fantasy Lovers – If you care about stories, magic, and discovering new creatures and spells, then fantasy games like Skyrim, World of Warcraft, or The Witcher are ideal starting points for your gaming journey.

Choosing the right games for you will help you narrow down your path in the gaming world—whether you’re a hobbyist, streamer, or competitor—and spend only what you need on new tech. Pumped already? Hold on—there are a few more steps before you can press start.

Step 2: Gather Your Gadgets

Gaming isn’t a cheap hobby, so you want to pick and choose your tech wisely so you’re not needlessly spending money on an expensive gaming computer if you’re just going to be playing games on an Xbox.