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I'd like to get into gaming, recommendations please

Lucy411Lucy411 Member Posts: 74 Courageous
edited December 2020 in Coffee lounge
Hi,

I'd like to get into gaming. I'm a newbie so be gentle. I have a Mac and an iPad and ideally would like to game with others. Are there any free games/websites I should look at? No idea what I'd like at the moment so would like to figure that out before I spend money. I'd really like to get involved with a community and get to know people.
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  • Tori_ScopeTori_Scope Community Team Posts: 2,818 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi @Lucy411! It's good to see you made a post. 

    We've got a few members who are into gaming, so I'm sure someone will have a recommendation for you. Have you had a look through the app store to see if anything catches your eye? 

    You might also like to join in with this video games thread to meet fellow gamers!
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  • 66Mustang66Mustang Member Posts: 3,929 Disability Gamechanger
    edited November 2020
    There is a game that covers just about everything in life so it’s just a matter of choosing what you want to do!

    Do you want to make stuff? Drive a car? Fight baddies? Play sport? etc

    I like a game called RuneScape which is an online game with a community. You can do all sorts on there from chopping trees down to crafting clothing to killing monsters.
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  • MrAllen1976MrAllen1976 Member Posts: 1,378 Pioneering
    If you're just starting out in gaming, I'd suggest something simple, there's a Myriad of games Arcades online which have all the old classics such as Tetris (which literally everyone  can play), Pac Man, Space Invaders etc.

    If you can find it on the App Store on your Ipad, also have a look for Minecraft, it's a bit kiddy but ideal for first time gamers.



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  • Lucy411Lucy411 Member Posts: 74 Courageous
    @Tori_Scope thanks for posting the link, I'll head on over.

    @66Mustang thanks. Runescape sounds fun. I'll do an internet search. I'm not really sure what I want to do at the moment, just need to find a new distraction and know I would rather game with people than by myself.

    @MrAllen1976 Hi, do you play any games with people that you can recommend. I'm missing human interaction although I get your point about simplicity as long as I can follow along I don't mind a learning curve.
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  • MrAllen1976MrAllen1976 Member Posts: 1,378 Pioneering
    Lucy411 said:
    @Tori_Scope thanks for posting the link, I'll head on over.

    @66Mustang thanks. Runescape sounds fun. I'll do an internet search. I'm not really sure what I want to do at the moment, just need to find a new distraction and know I would rather game with people than by myself.

    @MrAllen1976 Hi, do you play any games with people that you can recommend. I'm missing human interaction although I get your point about simplicity as long as I can follow along I don't mind a learning curve.
    On the Xbox One I some times play Tekken 7 online, purely for the achievements for winning matches.


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  • Ross_ScopeRoss_Scope Community Team Posts: 2,139 Pioneering
    Hi @Lucy411

    Great thread.

    If you have an iPad I would suggest browsing the App Store, tablets have loads of free games that are fun to play. The store will likely have a category for games, which you'll be able to filter by genre.

    If you want to play games with others, the popular one at the moment is Among Us, my partner plays that one very frequently with her friends.
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  • Lucy411Lucy411 Member Posts: 74 Courageous
    Ross_Scope said:
    Hi @Lucy411

    Great thread.

    If you have an iPad I would suggest browsing the App Store, tablets have loads of free games that are fun to play. The store will likely have a category for games, which you'll be able to filter by genre.

    If you want to play games with others, the popular one at the moment is Among Us, my partner plays that one very frequently with her friends.

    Thanks, @Ross_Scope, I'll check it out.
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  • Ross_ScopeRoss_Scope Community Team Posts: 2,139 Pioneering
    No worries, have you done any gaming since this post @Lucy411 ?
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  • Lucy411Lucy411 Member Posts: 74 Courageous
    Ross_Scope said:
    No worries, have you done any gaming since this post @Lucy411 ?

    Nope! I'm not very good at resting at the moment so when I can sit still for 5 minutes I'm determined to start as my new distraction hobby.
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  • soconfusedsoconfused Member Posts: 101 Courageous
    Well whatever game you settle on Lucy give us a shout. happy to jump on I game a lot in my Motorhome - happy to play with you! 
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  • Lucy411Lucy411 Member Posts: 74 Courageous
    soconfused said:
    Well whatever game you settle on Lucy give us a shout. happy to jump on I game a lot in my Motorhome - happy to play with you! 

    I'd like to take you up on that when I finally find something! I'm hopeless :blush: Hope you had a good Christmas.
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