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Maintaining Your Mental and Physical Health While Gaming

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It doesn’t matter if you’re a full-blown developer or simply a passionately devoted fan, there’s more to healthy gaming than staying safe and having fun.

Here are a few simple recommendations to help you maintain both your mental and physical health as you invest in your gaming career.

Remember the Basics

It’s important to start with the basics. Ask yourself if you’ve taken the time to address three of the most instinctive requirements on Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs:

  • Exercise: Are you consistently exercising? Exercise is an excellent way to both preserve physical health and beat the stress that may have built up after that last round of Fortnite ended in utter failure.
  • Sleep: It’s so easy to let the small hours of the night slip by when you’re engrossed in a good game. However, getting poor quality sleep can be detrimental to your health. Try to create a sleeping schedule so that you can make sure you’re getting enough rest.
  • Food: Junk food is a gamer’s best friend. Not. Snacking on junk all night long is the best way to trash your body and exhaust your mind. Make sure to seriously consider what you’re feeding your body each day.

Simply tending to these three basic needs is half of the battle for maintaining your health.

Stretch Often

It’s easy to sit for hours at a time when you’re playing a game. If you don’t do something to shake things up, it can wreak havoc on your back. 

That said, look for ways to move from time to time. Get up and stretch. Do yoga at your desk. Look up a good deskercise routine. Try a 7-minute workout. Whatever it takes, find something to keep you moving throughout the day.

Protect Your Eyes

Gaming naturally involves a lot of screens. From phones and tablets to that 110-inch Ultra HDTV you’ve got spanning the entire length of your living room, if you like to game, you likely spend a lot of time in front of screens. 

One of the easiest ways to counter the effect of so much screen time is to purchase a set of blue light glasses. Most manufacturers have an option to include a blue light filter with your prescription, too. Filtering out the blue light makes a huge difference in how tired your eyes get over time. If you wear contacts, take them out during marathon gaming sessions — wearing them too long is almost like wearing them overnight, which is not a good idea. Leave them in too long, and they could get a bit sticky.

Unplug Once in a While

Finally, you may not love the idea at first, but it really is wise to fully unplug from your electronics once in a while. This isn’t just referencing powering down the game console or shutting down your computer, either. Try to avoid everything from push notifications to social media.

Ditching the electronics for a good book or, even better, time spent with other people is a great way to combat loneliness, isolation, and depression.

Staying Healthy While Gaming

Gaming is fun, but it can also be destructive to your mind and body if you’re not careful. Fortunately, there are plenty of simple ways to care for yourself while you’re competing, building, and generally playing. 

From caring for your basic needs to regularly stretching, protecting your eyes, and occasionally unplugging, don’t be afraid to make an effort to preserve your health while you’re having fun. You’ll appreciate it in the long run.

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Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.46 introduces an exciting addition to the roster of exclusive cars available in the PS5 and PS4 racing game

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Gran Turismo 7 has just received an exciting update to version 1.46 on both PS5 and PS4. This latest update introduces a unique addition to the game: the Škoda Vision Gran Turismo, a car that you won’t come across in any other game. Škoda makes its debut in the franchise with a visionary study of a single-seater, all-electric racing concept car, designed exclusively for the Polyphony Digital racer.

Once you’ve downloaded update 1.46, you’ll have the opportunity to test drive not one but two additional cars: the AFEELA Prototype 2024 and the iconic Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Sport Coupe ’70. Get ready for an exhilarating ride! Watch as they take to the track in the video above.

Additionally, the update introduces a new menu for players to tackle in the GT Café. At Collector Level 38, players have the opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of Ferrari 12-cylinder engines, gaining knowledge and expanding their collection. In World Circuits, players can look forward to exciting new events such as the Japanese Clubman Cup 550, the American FR Challenge 550, and the Vision Gran Turismo Trophy. For all the avid fans of Photo Mode, there’s an exciting opportunity to explore the captivating city of San Diego in a brand new Scape.

What are your thoughts on the latest update for Gran Turismo 7? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments section.

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ReFantazio Takes a Different Approach to Romance, Setting Itself Apart from the Persona Games

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Atlus’ highly anticipated RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, appears to incorporate familiar systems reminiscent of the developer’s acclaimed Persona series. The game features turn-based battles that heavily rely on exploiting enemy weaknesses. Additionally, players have the ability to summon warrior spirits during combat. However, the most significant aspect of this game, which will be discussed in this article, is the bonding system. Through this system, players can spend time with important characters and gain deeper insights into their personalities and stories.

In contrast to the Persona games, the bonding system ends at that point. Unfortunately, players will be unable to pursue romantic relationships with their beloved waifus, which may come as a disappointment to those who have developed strong feelings for Hulkenberg, the party’s charismatic red-haired elven knight.

According to Siliconera, the absence of romance came up during a recent question and answer session. Atlus emphasized the continued opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with your allies while also introducing additional narratives through substories. In addition, familiarizing yourself with the supporting characters will grant you access to new archetypes, which serve as the game’s character classes.

In the Persona games, romance is not obligatory; rather, it serves as a means to customize your playthrough. However, it is quite unexpected that Metaphor has chosen not to pursue such a venture, considering the significant amount of discussion it typically generates!

Were you anticipating any romantic elements in Metaphor? If you’re not satisfied with your pre-order, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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Shift Up unveils the intriguing details behind the physical packaging of Stellar Blade for the PS5

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are eagerly anticipating the launch of the highly anticipated PS5 exclusive, Stellar Blade. Shift Up, the developer, has shared a lengthy video showcasing the “secrets” found in the physical box of the game for PS5. From what we can gather, these secrets include a reversible cover/dust jacket and a download code for cosmetic items.

We must clarify that while we do appreciate the variant cover, it may be more appealing than the game’s standard art. However, it is not something we would typically classify as a “secret.”. However, what’s interesting is that Shift Up has confirmed through the comments section that this will be the case in all regions. Additionally, the visually striking action RPG will remain uncensored worldwide.

It’s refreshing to witness a developer going the extra mile for physical collectors, and it’s evident that the developer is determined to leave a favorable mark in the console realm. Stellar Blade is set to make its highly anticipated debut this Friday, April 26th, exclusively on the PS5.

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