Hot Tubs, one of mans greatest accomplishments. The ultimate source for rest, relaxation and salvation. A good soak in hot tub can bring pure joy or melt sadness. Every home needs a hot tub.. Notice I did say needs. These glorious tubs of hot water can increase your homes value and keep your airbnb rental property booked months in advance. Why would anyone not want one? Well the cost mainly. Lets take a look at the best options to finance your much deserved new hot tub.
1.Wells Fargo Outdoor Financing Solutions
Believe it or not your bank has loans for hot tubs. In this great country you can just mark down to your local Wells Fargo and ask the bank manager for hot tub financing to buy a bubbling hot new hot tub. With Wells Fargo Outdoor Solutions credit card program can be soaking in now time. This program allows you to provide flexible financing options for your well deserved hot tub. They offer great rates, quick deposits and competitive research to max your buying and borrowing power. Best part is, most spa retailers are using this financing program already
2.Aqua Living Factory Outlets
They offer 100% In-house Hot Tub Financing with 12 months same as cash and up to 60 month payment options. With programs for bad credit, good credit, or no credit. Quick application and they can get anyone in to a new hot tub at a reasonable monthly cost. Aqua living has locations everywhere and a full supply of Catalinas, Tranquility and Hudson Bay Hot Tubs.
3.HFS Financial
It’s easy to get a hot tub loan with the help of HFS Financial’s Hot Tub Financing. They have a ton of great offers including low 4.99% APR available in all 50 states, up to $100,000 with no equity required, and a fast and easy 60-second loan application. They Also dont pull your credit report during the application, that sounds comforting.
The Final Hot Tub Financing Thought
Hot tub financing may not be the best financial advice, but won’t be long before winter is here, but that doesn’t mean that outdoor water fun has to end at your house. Sure the pool might be closed for the winter, but you can enjoy a hot tub all year round. I just picked mine out and thanks to these financing options ill be living like a king.
Beau’s App series. Each week, I install whatever is the No. 1 bestselling app on the iOS or Android store and review it, to save you the effort in case it’s total waste of life. This week the sequel to paper.io a game called Snake vs Colors is in the top spot and we are gonna talk about it. Why isn’t it No. 1? not sure, its a very simple and basic game but it’s free. So let take a look and see what has this game rocketing to the top of the charts.
Snake Vs Colors
The basic sentiment of this game is hat you are a slithery snake, and the colors are out to get you. By slithering and sliding your way through deadly color obstacles. Drag your finger left or right to avoid them. You can only touch colors that are the same color as you. Colors change super fast, and you need to be 100% attentive to navigate through.
This game is another in the line of casual app games by Crazy Labs. Crazy Labs is a casual games brand, under which TabTale develops and publishes fun and addictive games. You probably remember these guys from some of their other titles; Stack & Run, Word Sandwich, RAINBOW Color by Number, and City Vandals.
The Experience
ITs quick and full of adds. There is no real challenge and but the 5th 6 second round you are done and ready to delete this game. There is only one real goal, to waster your time and show you ads. A game without a sense of purpose or achievement is in itself counter productive. Not only is there no point, there is no satisfaction… only frustration. I don’t know how or why Snake Vs Colors has made it to the number 1 slot, but it has no place there… This app was deleted from my phone before I finished the review.
Avengers: Infinity War ended on a crazy cliffhanger. If you haven’t seen it yet, consider this a massive spoiler warning for every movie in the MCU! Alright, now that that’s out of the way, let’s get into it. Here are the ten things we want to see in Avengers 4. This is everything from returning heroes to new characters to plot points we think would be super fun. Alright, let’s dig in!
Our first entry is a longshot, but we want it none the less! After Thanos is done and dusted and the smoke clears, the MCU will get to go back to normal. Well, sort of. How do you follow up Thanos? Galactus, obviously. We’re not saying that the MCU should just dive straight in to another larger-than-life crossover right away, but a hint of things to come would be awesome. Who better to herald the coming of Galactus than his very herald? We’d be okay with him showing up for a brief post-credit sequence, just to cash in on the recent Fox acquisition.
Return of the Smash
Photo Credit: Bustle
Banner and the Hulk haven’t been getting along too well lately. After getting thoroughly thrashed by the Mad Titan, the Big Green Meanie has been avoiding conflict altogether. Instead, Banner’s picked up the torch and has been handling this situation himself. However, if the Avengers are to overcome Thanos, they’re going to need their Hulk. We’re excited to see Banner and Hulk resolve their issues and come together to save the world one more time.
Hawkeye was under house arrest during the events of Infinity War, which is ironic, given that he would much rather be at home anyway. However, given the way these stories work, there is a one hundred percent chance that Hawkeye’s wife and kids got Snapped out of existence. And Clint is going to be pissed. And we can’t wait to see him go full secret agent-mode on the Mad Titan.
When Nick Fury realized what was happening, he pulled the final trump card out of his sleeve. He activated his retro 90’s pager and called in Captain Marvel. Captain Marvel, AKA Carol Danvers, is one of the mightiest heroes in the Marvel Universe. She’s got super-strength, speed, flight, energy manipulation and more.
We’ll get properly introduced to her when her movie comes out in March of next year. However, we’re most excited to see the super-powerful badass turn Thanos into a purple smudge and wipe that dumb look off his ridge-chinned face.
Adam Warlock
Photo Credit: Digital Spy
Odds are good that there will at least be a cameo from Marvel’s literal golden boy. We’ve actually already seen Adam’s origins: The Sovereign, secondary antagonists of Guardians Vol. 2, had “Him” created as a last-ditch effort to get back at the goofball Guardians. In the comics, Adam Warlock is a huge part of the formation of the Infinity Watch. His role in stopping Thanos was rather pivotal in the comics, so he may well appear in the next film.
The only thing giving us pause on this is statements from James Gunn that indicated Warlock would play a large role in Guardians 3. However, following Gunn’s controversial firing, those plans may or may not have changed.
Ant-Man and Ghost
Photo Credit: Joe.ie
Following the excellent Ant-Man and the Wasp, we learned more about the Quantum Realm and the power set of Ghost. Also known as Ava Starr, Ghost is a superhuman with the power to phase in and out of various states of matter. As such, she might be one of the only superhumans capable of getting in close and handling Thanos without just being obliterated.
Meanwhile, Scott has been stranded in the Quantum Realm thanks to the Snappening, which is a fascinating development. We’re excited to see what role Scott will play in opposing Thanos, given that the Quantum Realm is outside of time and space is meaningless there. That means two of the six infinity stones have no power there.
Thanos and Doctor Strange have both already shown that the Time Stone is capable of some serious temporal trickery. In Doctor Strange’s solo outing, he fought Dormamu to a standstill with the stone’s power. In Infinity War, Thanos undid Vision’s death, only to slay him again in far more brutal fashion. These incidents give us hope that the many deaths in Infinity War can be undone by the heroes. We want to see more from Doctor Strange, Spider-Man and Black Panther, after all!
We’re very excited to see the original Avengers assemble one last time. While many of the heroes of the MCU have been dusted by Thanos, the main Avengers squad is still standing. And that, friends, is bad news for the Mad Titan. They underestimated him once, which means that they won’t be pulling their punches this time. However, we’re more than a little worried, as it’s unlikely all of our favorite heroes make it out unscathed this time.
It seems quite likely that Iron Man, Captain America and maybe even Hulk or Thor might bite it in the next film. They’ve all lost a lot, and they’re likely all determined to stop Thanos however they can. Even if they are capable of undoing the damage he’s done, it seems most likely that it will come at a heavy price. After all, if the team just undoes the damage and everyone is okay, what was the point?
This will likely lead to the torch being passed to new Avengers. Bucky might take up Cap’s shield. Peter could become the new “tech guy,” inheriting Tony’s gadgets. Doctor Strange could fill in for Thor, as he’s the mystical member of the team.
The climatic scene of Avengers 4 needs to be Tony Stark killing Thanos. The MCU has all led up to this final battle, and Tony’s been haunted by Thanos for six years. It would only make sense to have Tony bring the final blow to Thanos. We fully expect it to be a massive team effort, with Captain Marvel, Thor, Hulk and Captain America paving the way. However, the very last hit, the killing blow, needs to go to Tony. Even if it results in Tony himself dying to make it happen, he deserves to land that last shot.
And then… another ten years of awesome super hero adventures!
Sony recently unveiled plans to release a PlayStation Classic mini console. This is a clear follow-up to Nintendo’s highly successful mini consoles, the NES and SNES Classic. Much like those systems, the PlayStation classic is a plug-and-play console that is pre-loaded with games. While five games have already been announced (Final Fantasy VII, Jumping Flash, Ridge Racer Type 4, Tekken 3, and Wild Arms) there are set to be twenty. Today, to keep the excitement going, we’re counting down the top ten games we want to see join the lineup!
Back in the 90’s, hardcore lovers of all things racing had Gran Turismo. This one is remembered as one of the first games that looked realistic in its depiction of vehicles. Driving mechanics are smooth, responsive and realistic. When it came to driving sims, Gran Turismo 2 was the best. This one needs to be included just due to how influential it was. It largely sold people on the idea of the PlayStation as a serious system, not just a toy.
Another excellent second instalment, Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2 is one of the finest skating games ever. Really, when you can manual anywhere, nosegrind rails and nail kickflips, what’s not to love? This game also featured a surprisingly robust park editor. Many an hour was wiled away just tearing up the skate park in this game. Video games and skateboarding go together like chocolate and peanut butter.
After Final Fantasy VII and VIII explored more futuristic worlds, fans were eager for a return to fantasy. Square delivered with the excellent Final Fantasy IX, a high-fantasy adventure set in the land of Gaia. The large cast of characters, deep mechanics and throwback theme make the game highly memorable. In a lot of ways, IX is the definitive medieval Final Fantasy.
7. Oddworld: Abe’s Exodus
Photo Credit: The Cheap Ferret
Engaging, touching and darkly beautiful, Oddworld lives up to its name. This 2D platformer is superficially ugly, with gross amphibian monsters populating its world. Its themes of freedom, love and liberation, however, elevate it beyond its nasty visuals. In fact, the counterpoint between appearances and soul form the backbone of the plot. This one needs an inclusion, as it was a huge moment in video game storytelling.
6. Wipeout XL
Photo Credit: Moby Games
Wipeout is (rightly) considered “Sony’s F-Zero,” and it is a blast. Blisteringly-fast futuristic cars race along gorgeous, futuristic tracks in this trippy game. Sleek, sexy and everything a racing game should be, Wipeout was a huge shift for racing games. Showcasing just how fast you could make a game, Wipeout earned ample attention upon release. As a moment in history, it deserves a spot on the PlayStation Classic.
Really any of the Spyro games would make a great addition to the PlayStation Classic. We do wonder if the imminent release of the remastered trilogy could put a damper on its inclusion, though. However, if only one can be included, the second one largely hit the sweet spot. This fun 3D platformer sees you controlling a cute purple dragon. Spyro can’t really fly, but he can headbutt people and breath fire! This one deserves an inclusion due to how influential he was as a PlayStation mascot.
4. Resident Evil 2
Photo Credit: US Gamer
The PlayStation had a very large number of awesome sequels. Gran Turismo 2, Spyro 2, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2, the list goes on and on. None quite match up to how huge a jump Resident Evil 2 was from its predecessor. In this game, you control Leon Kennedy during his first day as a STARS agent in Racoon City. The ill-fated day culminates in a full-scale zombie outbreak. Leon has to fight for his very life as the city goes to hell around him. Tense, gripping and revolutionary for the horror genre, Resident Evil 2 brought the goods.
Nintendo and Sega fought bitterly for a decade over who had the better mascot, Mario or Sonic. Then, Sony chimed in with Crash Bandicoot. The goofy, fun-loving marsupial starred in a ton of games on the PlayStation in the late 90’s. Really, any of his platforming adventures would be fun to have on the PlayStation classic. However, much like Spyro, Crash has a remastered trilogy on store shelves, so he might not get as much attention as more obscure PS1 titles.
This is it: the game that introduced the world to Hideo Kojima’s weird and wonderful storytelling. Metal Gear Solid is equal parts Escape from New York and James Bond, with a healthy dash of anime-style villains. This sneaky, actiony romp was a massive hit for Sony, and kicked off a huge franchise. If this one doesn’t come with the PlayStation Classic, we’ll eat our shoes.
The very finest PlayStation game, and a serious contender for best game ever, is Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. In this amazing reinvention of the Castlevania series, you control Alucard, Dracula’s angsty kid. Alucard wants to stop his dad’s evil deeds, so he sets off into Drac’s castle. The branching, intersecting castle map and ample power-ups led to this game being referred to as “Metroid-vania.” That’s not too far from the truth, and the entire Castlevania series follow suit in years to come.
Put simply, this is the game that has to be included with the PlayStation Classic. Not including this would be like leaving Secret of Mana out of the SNES Classic! Wait, they did that? They seriously didn’t have SoM in the SNES Classic? Well, looks like Alucard’s not coming to the PS1 Classic after all, gang.
DC has launched their new streaming content app today, DC Universe. The subscription based DC Universe platform offers a slew of DC content for an annual or monthly fee. The service will be $74.99 for an annual subscription, or $7.99 a month. They will be offering original and exclusive content as well. The premiere date for the service’s first live-action original series, “Titans,” is October 12, with each of the 12 episodes released weekly.
“DC Universe is not an attempt to be everything to everyone,” Jim Lee, CCO of DC Entertainment and a veteran comic book artist said in a press release. “It’s an attempt to be the most immersive experience for fans of the DC characters and stories.”
You’ve got a punchton of TV shows (live-action and animated), a girthy collection of DC feature films and pretty much all of the DCAU animated movies with you at all times. Somethings I was looking for are not there, but we can get into in a second. As for functionality, it works and its lives. When you click a video, the video plays.
DC Universe or Just Batman?
The image quality is adequate, it’s as good as it needs to be. The audio and video are functional, and surprisingly fine. The Dark Knight is featured) in its IMAX aspect ratio, Its truly an amazing cinema accomplishment. Oddly I haven’t seen this movie in a year or two, nice to give it the attention it deserves. I’m excited to go through the troves of content on this app; The Dark Knight, Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (it’s the uncut version), The Dark Knight Returns, Lois & Clark, all 4 original Superman movies, The original Wonder Woman series, Birds of Prey, Young Justice and (of course) Batman: The Animated Series. The app works, but it is a little Batman heavy.
The Final Thought
It feels like a lot but at the same time a lots missing from the DC Universe. Why isn’t any or all of Arrowverse included? No Recent DC movies, the newest is Dark Knight, which is 10 years old. No Trailers or DC fan boy chat rooms. Why can’t I stream every episode the Batman 66? The comic collection is pretty extensive but focused too much on Batman. This is feeling more like a money grab then the immersive DC app I was hoping for. For those of you wondering, first comics downloaded Aquaman #60 and Batman: A Death in the Family. First Video watched, the impressive original Superman cartoons by Max Fleischer. Happy Batman Day Everybody!
Go Pro has been facing some rough times lately. Sales are down, products are failing or going unrecognized. We won’t even mention the leak inside the organization spilling unreleased product info. There is some good new though, the extreme sports camera guys have officially announced a new 7-series line featuring three hd cameras. They are separated by numerous features and functions in quality. The new tiers are now easily distinguished by their color. They come in black, silver, and white housings. With Black At the top end of the line is the $399 GoPro Hero 7 Black. All the Hero 7 uses the same 12-megapixel sensor, has the same custom GP1 processor (with a small bump in RAM), and offers the same capture capabilities: 4K video at 60-frames per second, 2K at 120-frames per second, and hi-def 1080P at 240-frames per second if you’re after an extremely slow motion effect.
Whats New With the GoPro Hero 7
With the cameras being waterproof to a depth of 10 meters, can livestream footage, and offers GPS location tracking, but the real reason GoPro thinks you’ll upgrade to the Hero 7 Black is a feature it’s calling “HyperSmooth stabilization,”. This the company says will work as well as a mechanical hardware gimbal when it comes to smoothing out footage captured when running, riding a bike, or other activities where you’re bouncing around.
No more jumpy shaky footage as you leap from an airplane with nothing but a pillow case? BTW, that does need to be visually documented if anyone wants to try it . The still software stabilization, meaning data from a built-in gyro is being used to digitally cancel out any jarring motions, which in turn means your footage is going to get cropped. Cropping? Could be good, could be bad, ill have to see a final shot to tell. Not optimistic though.
The Hero 7 Black is the most familiar of the bunch, as it nearly exactly copies the all-black, waterproof, rubbery design of its predecessors (the Hero 5 and Hero 6 Black). It’s the second camera to use GoPro’s custom GP1 processor, which the company first used last year in the Hero 6 Black after splitting with longstanding supplier Ambarella. There are number of new features in the GoPro Hero 7 Black due to the work GoPro has been doing on their own. New features like including live-streaming, a wicked in-camera time-lapse feature, a smart HDR photo mode, and the most important, the groundbreaking in-camera digital stabilization algorithm.
Black/ Silver/White
Stepping down from the GoPro Hero 7 Black are the $299 Hero 7 Silver and the $199 Hero 7 White. Those price cuts cost you the fancy GP1 sensor and the Black version’s HyperSmooth stabilization. They also include a smaller 10-megapixel sensor and reduced capture capabilities. The Hero 7 Silver maxes out 4K at 30-frames per second. In contrast the GPS-less Hero 7 White can only hit 1440P at 60-frames per second. You might also notice that neither camera comes with the Hero 7 Black’s front-facing status LCD screen. This is making it a little hard to nail the correct facial expression as you are “landing it”.
In an interesting example of history repeating itself, Sony is once again following in Nintendo’s footsteps. After the mega-successful NES Classic Mini and SNES Classic Mini, Sony is releasing their own PlayStation classic. This move makes a ton of sense, actually: the PlayStation has a deep, awesome library of games. Sony announced the console yesterday, as well as release details. Read on to find out more!
Sony
PlayStation Classic Release Info
The console, which was just announced, will be released on December 3rd. When it comes out, it’ll be retailing for $100. That might sound a bit steep, but depending on the games included, it may well be worth it. For one, the system comes with two controllers! Oddly, the controllers are original PlayStation controllers, instead of DualShock. We suppose Sony is really banking on the nostalgia factor, here!
The system will have a similar “limited release” window, much like the Nintendo Classic Systems before it. That is to say: if you have any interest in grabbing one of these, you might want to preorder it. When the first wave of NES Classics sold out, it was quite difficult to find them for a decent price.
Announced Games
They’ve already announced five of the games that will be included with the system. Final Fantasy VII, Jumping Flash, Ridge Racer Type 4, Tekken 3 and Wild Arms will be available on the system. We’d be surprised it games like Spyro, Crash Bandicoot and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night don’t make the cut, too.
Given that the 25th anniversary of the PS1’s release is coming next year, this is a great time to commemorate its place in gaming history. The console was a smash hit when it launched in 1994, bringing with it a wave of great-looking, 3D games. As Sony’s entry into the gaming industry, the system has had huge impact on the face of gaming.
For Now…
While the system won’t launch until the end of the year, we’re pretty excited to see what other games will be included. Sony has stated that the lineup will be revealed as we get closer to the launch. In the meantime, check back with us for updates! We’ll also be running an article on which classic PlayStation games we’d like to see included with the system. Stay posted!
As you well know, we give DC a lot of crap. And, to our defense, most DC movies have been downright awful lately. However, today we want to be a bit more positive! Today, instead of dumping on DC, we’ll look at the top ten DC movies of all time! Believe it or not, some really awesome movies starring DC characters have come out over the years. Let’s look at the best that the House of Batman has to offer!
We start with this animation, based on the excellent JLA: Earth 2 graphic novel by Grant Morrison. This straight-to-video animation set the bar for DC’s animated outings. In the tale, the JLA we know and love is faced with the Crime Syndicate, an alternate-reality corruption of themselves. Supervillains like Owlman, Power Ring and Ultraman oppose Batman, Green Lantern and Superman. The fun premise is further uplifted by excellent voice work and great animation.
This awesome blockbuster is emblematic of everything that works about Superman. In the tale, General Zod, along with criminals Ursa and Non, break free of the Phantom Zone. The three are the last remaining Kryptonians, aside from Superman. Superman, who has recently given up his powers in order to live a normal life with Lois Lane, has to rise to stop them. A climactic battle in the Fortress of Solitude sees the Zod gang defeated. Hopeful, uplifting and downright awesome, this movie is Superman done right.
Tim Burton’s dark masterpiece brought Batman back from campy obscurity in the late 80’s. In a lot of ways, this movie laid the foundation for big-budget superhero blockbusters. Michael Keaton is excellent in the title role, bringing a lot of emotion and depth to Bruce Wayne. Meanwhile, Jack Nicholson’s manic Joker steals the show.
Another animated DC outing, the Flashpoint Paradox is a fantastic Flash story. This one revolves around Barry Allen’s attempts to save his mother from her grisly fate. When Barry was a child, his mom was killed by an unknown assailant. Traveling back in time to save her, however, causes a huge rift in time. The resulting ripples in reality have huge effects on the DC Universe!
In an adaptation of the excellent Tower of Babel arc, this story sees the Justice League nearly undone. Time-traveling warlord Vandal Savage finds Batman’s plans to incapacitate every member of the JLA. As a result, each of them is brought low by a scheme concocted just for them. Batman then must rush to save his friends and save the world from Savage.
Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy really opened eyes as to what a superhero film could be. The excellent, dark and brooding series came to a conclusion in this 2012 adventure. Gotham, faced with the threat of Bane, begins to unravel. Batman must face a man trained by his own mentor and conquer his own demons to save his city.
A film based on the 1990’s Batman Animated Series, Mask of the Phantasm largely defined what an animated DC film could do. Equal parts fun and moody, this film is a great example of a neo-noir movie. The core of the character of Batman is brought out by Kevin Conroy, who provides his awesome voice to the character. Meanwhile, Mark Hamill’s Joker has a manic, hysteric edge that makes him oh-so-menacing.
Alan Moore’s anarchist opus translated beautifully to film. Focusing on an Orwellian, dystopian England in a near-future world, this tale is dark. The world is under the thumb (er, finger) of a totalitarian regime. The only hope for true freedom is the cleansing fire of anarchy, embodied by masked vigilante V. V, who was horribly tortured at the hands of this government, brings the full force of his anguish and pain to bear in his one-man crusade. If you haven’t seen this movie, go see it. It’s awesome, and it’s “freedom at any cost” message is meaningful in the modern era.
Patty Jenkins did two pretty massive things with Wonder Woman. The first was direct an excellent female-led superhero movie, making this a feminist triumph. The second was make a good movie in the stifling DCEU framework. As of the time of this writing, Wonder Woman stands head and shoulders above anything else in the DCEU. While that’s not saying much, as the competition is pretty flimsy, don’t let that take away from how awesome Wonder Woman is. It’s easily one of the best superhero movies of all time.
If you didn’t see this one coming, then you probably haven’t been into superhero movies for very long. Where do you start with a film this fawned-over and lauded? Of course, Heath Ledger gives the performance of a lifetime as the Joker. Of course, Christian Bale plays the tortured Wayne to perfection. Every single piece of this movie fires off just right: Gary Oldman kills it as Gordon, Michael Cain was born to play Alfred. Don’t even get us started on Lucius Fox, played by the always-awesome Morgan Freeman.
But what really brings it all together is the film’s overwhelming belief in justice and good. The film takes some dark, violent turns that really test Batman’s convictions. However, he never wavers, and shows us why he’s such an enduring comic book character.
Video games have come a long way from being considered little more than kids’ toys. Now classified as a proper art form, video games have outsold many other forms of entertainment media. After all, who doesn’t love a good video game? With that in mind, today we’re looking at the ten best-selling video games of all time. The one at the top may surprise you!
Best-Selling Video Games of All Time
10. New Super Mario Bros
Photo Credit: Amazon
Originally released for the Nintendo DS in 2006, New Super Mario Bros was a return to 2D platforming for everyone’s favorite plumber. This game went on to sell 30 million units! In large part, that number was bolstered by the huge install base of the Nintendo DS. It also helped that Mario’s adventures tend to attract a large audience, and the game was heavily promoted by Nintendo. It didn’t hurt that the original entry in this series is higher on this list, either!
Originally released in 1996 on the Game Boy, Pokemon became an international phenomenon. Spurred on by the success of its anime and card game adaptations, “Pokemania” swept the nation in the late 90’s. Nintendo really reaped the rewards on this one, with the game selling 31 million units. If you say you haven’t heard of Pikachu, you’re lying. More than 20 years later, this series is still going strong. Also, if you’re noticing a Nintendo theme developing, get used to it: these guys have sold a ton of video games.
The 2009 Wii Sports Resort was released as a follow-up to Wii Sports. It sold a solid 33 million units! Not quite as impressive as its predecessor, but still quite the performance. It just goes to show how much people love waggling their motion-controllers at the TV screen.
Did we mention the Wii sold a ton of units? Well, the Wii sold a ton of units. Mario Kart Wii, which released in 2008, went on to sell 37 million units itself! It was largely bolstered by the massive install base of the Wii and the promise of motion-controlled steering. Motion controls were really all the rage back in the late 2000’s. It was a weird era, kids.
While this game was originally released in 1985, you’ve definitely heard of it. Chances are good you’ve played it. This mega-popular smash-hit made Nintendo a household name and redefined video games. Super Mario Bros, released on the Nintendo Entertainment System, sold 40 million copies and introduced American audiences to Nintendo. It’s hard to believe that’s been 30 years ago, now!
The youngest game in the Top Ten, by far, is PlayerUnkown’s Battlegrounds, or PUBG. Originally released for the PC in 2017, the game is actually a mod of a game called Arma. The unpolished, buggy mess that is PUBG has somehow managed to sell 50 million units, which really goes to show that concept beats execution. PUBG’s chief competition, Fortnite, would likely make this list if it wasn’t free-to-play. However, as the game is free, it’s impossible to chart sales numbers.
Packed-in with the Wii, Wii Sports released alongside the console in 2006. This entry represents the first huge jump: while PUBG has sold 50 million copies, Wii Sports sold 83 million. To put that into perspective, it sold more than double what the original Super Mario Bros sold. That’s crazy! Like we said, people really love waggling their motion-controllers at the TV screen!
A relative newcomer to the top ten, Grand Theft Auto V was released in 2013 for a multitude of platforms. It broke several records for fastest-selling entertainment media within 24 hours of its release. This massive, sprawling and ambitious title rode high on the successes of the previous entries in the franchise. After the juggernaut that was GTA IV, it only made sense that the fifth entry would blow everyone away. Get this: the game sold 95 million units across all platforms. That’s more copies sold than units of the Wii. Talk about a mega-hit!
Oh, come on, you knew this game was going to be near the top. In fact, we’re betting you expected it to be the very top. However, this game has sold an absolutely absurd number of units across its various releases. Since its release in 2011, the game has sold 144 million units. From its numerous releases on nearly every system imaginable, the game has been a huge hit. Turns out, we’re all just big kids who want to play with Legos.
The Best-Selling Game of All Time: Tetris
Photo Credit: deadlabour.com
Yup, Tetris is still the highest-selling video game ever. By a tremendous margin. It’s telling that the highest-selling game on the list is also the oldest in the top ten. Released in 1984, the game has sold over 170 million units. The main factors behind the game’s enduring success include its huge release window, having been introduced in 1984 but popularized by a 1989 Game Boy release. The game also saw releases on various home computers and systems and remains a best-seller even today.
Versions of the ever-popular game are still for sale on phones and game consoles today. Is it lonely at the top, Tetris?
From the very first home video game console until today, nothing has defined a system more than its controller. The original Atari 2600 was well-known for its joy-stick controller, and Nintendo has made a name for itself as a controller innovator. Today, we’re taking a look at the ten best video game controllers of all time and what they did for the industry. After all, you’ve got to have a bridge between yourself and the game world that works well!
The original NES controller is truly a thing of beauty. The first of its kind, the NES controller defined what a home console controller could look like. The cross-shaped D-Pad was much more comfortable and easier-to-use than the joy sticks that had been common before it. The buttons are clicky, the design is solid, and the build is sturdy. All-in-all, this controller serves as a blueprint for every innovation that comes after it.
A huge leap from the NES Controller, the SNES controller featured a rounded dog-bone shape and shoulder buttons. It also included two more face buttons, X and Y, solidifying the cross-shaped face button alignment. This excellent controller paved the way for ever more to follow.
Largely a take-off on the Super Nintendo controller, the original PlayStation controller adds two more shoulder buttons and ergonomic grips. That ergonomic design is largely to thank for the design of nearly every controller that followed! It wouldn’t be until the DualShock released that Sony really defined modern controllers, though!
The N64 controller’s trident-like shape is truly awful at a glance, and this controller hasn’t held up at all over time. However, it was highly influential at the time. Namely, this controller is remembered for its analog stick. The analog stick was critical for games like Mario 64 and Ocarina of Time to function properly. Navigating a 3D space in a video game wouldn’t have been nearly as fun without the analog stick!
Speaking of innovative Nintendo controllers, let’s not forget the Wiimote. The Wii was one of the highest-selling consoles of all time, due in large part to its controller. Utilizing motion-controls and a unique remote-style build, the controller appealed to non-gamers. It could be augmented with add-ons like the Nunchuck and Pro Controller for more intense games. Mainly, though, it’s for waggling at your TV.
This one might seem like a cop-out but bear with us. Some of the greatest video games of all time have been made for PC first and foremost. After all, games have to be made on computers, too! Try playing a MOBA or real-time strategy game on a controller, for instance! In fact, many will argue that first-person shooters are immensely easier to control with mouse and keyboard. There are plenty of people who would use this tried-and-true setup over any gamepad.
Long considered a golden standard in game controllers, the Xbox 360 controller was a big deal. While other game systems had experimented with wireless controllers, the 360 came out of the box with one. The 360 controller is largely a synthesis of what worked in the DualShock 2 and Xbox controllers. Then, add a dash of wireless control and responsive, analog triggers and you’ve got a fantastic controller. Pretty much every system released after 2005 has had a controller like this available.
After the success of the PlayStation and introduction of 3D games to the system, it was time for a new controller. Sony introduced the DualShock as a follow-up to their original gamepad, and it was a hit. The dual-stick setup and rumble function were both revolutionary. In the modern world, it’s impossible to think of controllers without the influence of this excellent gamepad. After all, Sony’s still using pretty much the same controller two decades later for the PS4.
The Nintendo Switch has a pretty incredible suit of technology at its disposable. Chief among the system’s innovations are the Joy Cons. These controllers allow for a modular, shifting style of play that makes the system tick. Whether hooked into the sides for handheld play or detached, these motion-sensitive controllers blow us away. You can even use one on its side if you want to share them with a friend for 2-player! If you’re a fan of more traditional controllers, you can even snap them into the Joy Con Grip.
The GameCube controller is the longest-running controller in history. Originally debuting in 2001, the controller is a class-act in ergonomics. The C-Stick is a little small and awkward, and the D-Pad is adorably tiny, to be fair. However, the analog triggers and satisfying buttons have stood the test of time. After all, Nintendo is still producing these controllers, and you can even use them on the Nintendo Switch. That’s some serious staying power!
2.Aqua Living Factory Outlets
The Final Hot Tub Financing Thought
Snake Vs Colors
The Experience
Whats New With the GoPro Hero 7
Black/ Silver/White
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/57575997/WW_11802rv2.0.jpg){kind=link}
