Spring + Summer Time Fun... Suggestions!

Spring & Summer are my favorite seasons, but no hate on the other two seasons.

Outside of Spring Break trips and Summer Vacays... gaming is still in full effect, but how will things play out for you and yours? I know gas is through the roof right now, but it doesn't put a pause on all the fun. So if you aren't getting away, consider some local fun.

What's going on locally in your area or even in a close neighboring city that gives you access to some discounted fun? Not sure? Groupon is just a click away. As you see at the link, you can find food, fun, etc.

If you're not a fan of Groupon, you also have Trip Advisor... which serves up more than just hotels, vacation rentals, and rental cars. You also have access to restaurants + things to do. You can literally use these sites for an awesome staycation where you are.

You could even walk around Walmart and find some free entertainment. Just kidding, but not completely, you just never know when the crazy will emerge.

You don't even have to go out every other week during these seasons, because an empty bank account is less fun. Consider free fun, parks, outdoor activities, and learning how to cook or make new recipes for meals, desserts, and even beverages. A home-cooked meal doesn't have to suck or leave you desiring takeout. There are literally chef's teaching courses on Udemy... that can help expand your mind and your abilities when it comes to the kitchen. Grab some food and get it in!


You could take those cooking skills, invite some of your favorite people over and enjoy yourselves. This could even be a group session to learn how to cook (even the kids can join in), and it can ultimately end up in reoccurring potluck parties and even block parties depending on how close you live. Get creative, you could even grab a Slip N Slide (like the huge 50-foot ones) and relive childhood. BYOF (Bring Your Own Floats)!

You can go average, larger, or massive with your slide and dial up the fun. If you think I'd be on the sideline with one of these within reach, you'd be sadly mistaken! Enjoy life while you have the time!

As the sun goes down, the fun doesn't have to stop, let the streaming flow to your heart's content. You have Prime VideoNetflix, Hulu, and even free shows & movies are available on Pluto TV + IMDB TV. So you can save money and still enjoy yourself, just be intentional about what you're doing... narrow down the best shows and movies to enjoy by yourself, +1, or with a group.

Fun it up, and that definitely includes gaming on a console or PC. I'd probably recommend the Xbox Gamepass first and foremost if you just want to play a variety of games. Granted you will not own them once your pass expires, but the monthly fee is low enough to keep you playing the latest games. For console, I'd have to recommend the Nintendo Switch, especially with Nintendo Switch Sports... so you can get everyone in on the fun! Parents, avoid the Nintendo Switch "Lite" version if you're aiming for multiplayer fun on the same system.

One of the games I'm currently playing on Xbox Game Pass (in the spirit of Spring & Summer) is... Windjammers 2! If you're not familiar with the game, check out the included gameplay below.



Full Combo Monday: Muse Dash - Blu vs Stargazer

 



Muse Dash

Come and fix the world score tampered with by the mirror code with three heroines!

This is a world of the perfect combination of a traditional music game and a cool parkour game —— Muse Dash!!

Yes.

You’re destined to be our Master!

What? You don’t have nimble fingers? Meow~ Don’t be too humble!

So, don’t worry! If you do not excel in playing action games,

you can still overcome the difficulties by dancing to the music!

Choose your favorite heroines to go through the fairytale-like stages. Now let’s get started with our journey to wipe out all the adorable monsters!!!

【Gameplay】

Dance to the music and beat enemies in the air and on the ground with simple two-button control. Also, watch out for the obstacles! Inherited from both genre, Muse Dash possesses high difficulty options. With the rich collection of songs and music, Rhythm game players will find depth and challenges in Muse Dash.

【Game Features】

You will go through an unprecedented experience of the perfect visual effects of a parkour game and the traditional gameplay of a music game.

◆ Unique and fashionable art design.
97 initial popular songs. Stay tuned for continuous free updates!

◆ Different music genre is matched to different scenes, enemies and Bosses.
We have heroines, adorable pets, and even adorable enemies! Believe me, you will even be impressed by how cute the Bosses are!
And collecting pan... Well, let’s keep that as a secret for now!
◆ Well-designed scripts and Japanese VO.

Get Muse Dash for Nintendo Switch... here: https://bit.ly/3GL1mIr



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Top Audiences Last Week!

 

Top 10... let's go!


USA

Sweden (Whoa!)

Netherlands (Major Jump!)

United Kingdom

Japan

France

Indonesia

Canada

Australia

Belgium


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Hong Kong
United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia

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2022’s most anticipated video games (click titles for more info)

Rank

Video game

Global search volume

1

God of War Ragnarök

737,000

2

Hogwarts Legacy

541,000

3

Starfield

351,000

4

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

331,000

5

Gotham Knights

242,000

6

Splatoon 3

177,000

7

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League

89,000

8

Little Devil Inside

61,000

9

Redfall

42,000

10

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2

29,000

11

Stray

28,000

12

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

27,000

13

A Plague Tale: Requiem

25,000

14

Marvel's Midnight Suns

9,000

15

Tunic

6,800


  • Search data revealed that the most anticipated video game for 2022 around the world is God of War Ragnarök, with 737,000 global searches each month for the game. It’s the ninth installment in the God of War series and was due to be released last year, but it’s clear that people are still very excited about the game.


  • With the official gameplay revealed last week, it likely comes as no surprise that the Harry Potter open-world game, Hogwarts Legacy, ranks second for the most anticipated video games of the year, with 541,000 monthly searches around the world. 


  • Two of the games featured in the top 10 rankings take place in the Batman universe but give users the opportunity to play as different characters other than the Dark Knight. Gotham Knights lets users play as characters such as Bat-Girl, Robin, Nightcrawler, and Red Hood, whilst Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League allows users to play as the DC villains.

- Leila J.