A Shout Out to the Gamers
Students at Methodist University have a wide variety of interests, ranging from sports to politics to making crafts, but one of the most participated in activity is playing video games. There are a wide range of video games including real time strategy (RTS), turn based RPG, fighting, sports, action adventure, and the most popular of all, shooting games.
So, this is a shout out to you, mister RTS player, who is glued to his computer screen for hours on end playing game after game of Warcraft, Starcraft, and Empire Earth. The largest amount of RTS players can be found right outside the Student Media office, taking up couch space and competing against each other day after day. Keep it up and know that one day Starcraft 2 will finally be released.
This shout out is for the huge majority of gamers that play First Person Shooter games at all hours of the day. It is almost impossible to walk down a dorm hallway whether it be Sanford, Garber, or the apartments without hearing guns blazing and shouts of victory or dismay over a properly placed enemy sniper shot. Enjoy your Halo and Call of Duty for it is a more responsible hobby than drinking nonstop, but remember to take the time to study.
This shout out is to my personal favorite gamers, those that play fighting games. Though there seem to be few that openly play them, I know they exist, for I have seen traces of Marvel vs. Capcom, Street Fighter, and Mortal Kombat about the campus. Be proud of your gaming skills with your lightning quick reflexes, properly timed guard breaks and super moves. Just know that I claim sovereignty over Soul Caliber and have yet to find a challenger.
The last shout out is to an under-appreciated gaming group. Here’s to you sports gamers with your Madden, FIFA, and NHL that are often rigged up on the dorm lobby TVs in the evening time. Well placed passes and strong shots bring about victory to those with the most skill. Akin to real sports teams, the pride you place in your sports gaming skills is admirable.
Gamers all over campus, I beseech you to continue on your digital quest for greatness whether over your friends, strangers, or to best your personal records. Video games are an amazing past time with a wide variety of genres and fans. Despite the vast differences, all gamers share the same fighting spirit, want for victory, and overall enjoyment of the games. So, this one’s for you gamers, stay strong.
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