More Top 3 Anime Mobile Games Worth Your Time!

Top 3 Anime Mobile Games Worth Your Time (pt. 2)

Warning: Some of these games may have bright lights and are not for players with sensitive eyes. You've been warned.

     During these times we all want to find something to do that will take up our time. Whether it is watching an entire series or downloading random games that sound like fun. Well, look no further for I have done the searching for you. Here are the top 3 mobile games worth keeping inside your pocket during the quarantine.

     1. Love Live: All-Stars

     

     Released globally on September 26, 2019, Criware released another Love Live mobile game similar to UtaPri (game mentioned in the previous article). It is a rhythm game based off of the idol/slice of life animated series "Love Live". Teaming up with the new idol group from Love Live Sunshine. You can communicate with your favorite idols, dress them up in different outfits, and listen to all of your favorite Love Live jams. And each song comes with its own 3D animated dance video that you can watch as you play along.

     2. Mystic Messenger 

     Mystic Messenger is a mobile visual novel developed by Cheritz. A well-known gaming company that also produced the strategic visual novel Dandelion Wishes Brought to You. Although this game has been out since July 2016, it has gained much popularity over the years. You start off as the MC (the main character) getting a text through a popular messaging app. This hacker brings you into a group with six strangers (707, Jae-hee, V, Jumin, Zen, and Yoosung). These people do not take kindly to you at first but depending on your choices throughout the game, they will slowly open up more to you, the MC. 

     Each route has different choices of dialogue and CG's to collect. With holiday DLC and much more. But this mobile game is time-based which each chatroom opening around each hour of the day (your day). If you miss a chatroom before the next one opens, you will need to spend five hourglasses to rewind time. 

     3. Mr. Love Queen's Choice

     Released in December 2017, Mr. Love Queen's Choice is a mobile visual novel/card game. The player collects cards of the four main male characters and powers them up to move further through the story. You play as the lead heroine trying to restore her father's studio reputation. Until she bumps into Victor, Kiro, Lucien, and Gavin; the four main boys of the game. 

     Just like any other otome game/visual novel, you can collect CG in each chapter of the story. There are so many cards to collect from N, R, SR, and SSR. There's voice acting in Japanese, English, and Chinese. 

     There is a short animated series in the works right now!! 

How to Save on Games and Systems in Michigan - 2019

Where and How to Save for Your Gaming Systems

A Guide to Getting Good Games & Systems in 2019!

WARNING!! Some of the items listed may change price over time. These are the current, up-to-date prices of these items. At any later date, these prices might change.

     

     With new systems coming out every 5-8 years, that means games are going to be made for these newer systems. But what happens when you want to buy a pre-owned or new system? How will you calculate the cost versus your income? Well, this guide will help you with that. Read below to find out how you can save your money and buy those well-earned games/systems while still having some leftover cash. 

The following material is calculated for states/countries which have a 6% sales tax on goods. Other states sales regulations may not apply to the following material. 

     1. Play Station 4

     Play Station and Xbox users have been known to fight over which system provides the best games and services. But it's all up to the eye-of-the-beholder. If you live in the United States, you might know that Game Stop is one of the top-selling video gaming re-tail stores. A lot of customers like them, some do not. How would you, as a gamer, support this retail store? By buying used games!

     

     Used games are what get Game Stop their revenue. But it is not only used games, but it's also their systems and other accessories, too. 

     Pre-owned PS4 500 GB OG Price: $219.99 ~ TAX: $233.19

     Pre-owned PS4 Slim 1TB OG Price: $249.99 ~ TAX: $264.99

     New! PS4 Pro 1TB OG Price: $399.99 ~ TAX: $423.99

     A lot of PS3 games didn't take up much space on the PS3 system. But with the PS4, it's different. Some games could take up 1/4 of space on your 500GB PS4. At Best Buy, you can get an external hard drive that plugs into your system with a USB cord (usually come in the package... please read boxes before buying).

     2TB External Hard Drive: $69.99 ~ TAX: $74.19

     4TB External Hard Drive: $149.99 ~ TAX: $158.99

Controllers run from $49.99 to $59.99 new or used.

2. Nintendo Switch/Nintendo Switch Lite

     The Nintendo Switch is smaller but similar to Nintendo's WiiU. Only, the two joy-sticks on the side detach themselves from the small screen. It's a portable 3DS-like version of the WiiU and started at around $499.99 when it first released. Now, the price has dropped and before Christmas, I would buy one of these quick. 

     What Nintendo recently released is the Nintendo Switch Lite. Which functions just like a regular switch, only you cannot take it apart. It is a portable PSP-like system with only 1 screen (similar to the switch).

     Pre-owned Nintendo Switch: $279.99 ~ TAX: $296.79

     New Nintendo Switch: $299.99 ~ TAX: $317.99

     New Nintendo Switch (Lite): $199.99 ~ TAX: $211.99

     

     Nintendo Switch PRO Controller (optional)

     (New): $69.99 ~ TAX: $74.19

     (Pre-owned): $59.99 ~ TAX: $63.59

     Nintendo Switch Dock Set (optional): $69.99 ~ TAX: $74.19

What Holidays?

Which Holidays Should I Look Out For When Shopping?

     There are three holidays you should look out for when shopping for gaming merchandise. Christmas, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday are all good holidays you need to mark on your calendar. Here's why...

1. Christmas

     

     Christmas is that time of year when store prices drop a little bit so you can buy the gifts you want. A lot of stores are open the day before Christmas. But other stores close a few days or even a week before Christmas. It just depends on the state, store, or area you're buying from. Even while buying online, it could take a week before you will get your items. Timing is VERY important!

2. Black Friday

     Yes, we all know about this holiday. This year, Black Friday will take place on Friday, November 29th. It's when almost every store lowers its prices by 30-75%. Game Stop, Best Buy, Walmart, etc, are no different and they're one of the few biggest participants on Black Friday. If you do not want to get swarmed by thousands or hundreds of people, read the last holiday below.

3. Cyber Monday

     Cyber Monday takes place the Monday after Thanksgiving. This year it will be on Monday, December 2nd. It is a holiday that crowns those smart online shoppers. Amazon, eBay, AliExpress, and other online stores will lower their prices just like on Black Friday. Some store will even have a physical Cyber Monday after Black Friday when you can go inside the store and not wait for shipping. 

God of War (PS4) - Atreus Arrows and How They Function

God of War: Atreus Arrow List 

How They Work/How to Get Them

     1. Regular Arrows

     

     These arrows are automatically with Atreus once you start the game. Just go through all of the tutorials and you can use the following controls. Atreus's arrows do come in handy so make sure you power them up in the skills section of your menu. 

     2. Light Arrows

     Light Arrows are achievable once you grab the light of elves in Alfheim. Atreus will be angry with Kratos for leaving him alone for so long. When really, only short moments pass by for Kratos. Then, Kratos will ask for Atreus's bow, using the light to give you light arrows. Now you can go back to other areas where you've seen blue crystals similar to Alfheim. Then have Atreus shoot them, giving you more areas to explore.

     3. Shock Arrows

     Once you bypass the black breath by using the light of Alfheim, you'll need to go back to the mountain where the dwarf's lift stands. Because the roots are gone, you don't have to climb all the way back up the mountain. You can just use the lift to carry Kratos and Atreus up the steep climb (awesome, right?). Once you get to the top, there should be a dungeon you enter with a deer statue in the far back of one of the rooms. In front of Kratos, there are two crystal holders with one crystal missing. Walk towards the gate to your left and open it. There should be a crystal above your head you can use the axe to knock down. 

     Get ready, because you're going to fight a dragon in order to get these arrows. This dragon shoots a string of lightning out at you and that's where the spark comes from. After saving Sindri from this dragon, he's going to ask Kratos to retrieve a tooth from the dragon's head. After using the axe to cut the tooth off, Sindri will ask Kratos to run it along Atreus's bow. This will give you shock arrows. 

To switch between arrows use the top button on your d-pad (directional control pad).

Top 3 Fun Mobile Games for Boys and Girls!

Top Mobile Games for Guys and Gals!

     1. Overhit

     Overhit is a hero-collecting, fantasy RPG. The player (you) collects over 120 heroes (male/female) and battle different stages to progress through the game's story. One tap on your heroes skills can unleash devastating blows on enemies. Here is a screenshot of the gameplay.

• Recommended Specifications (taken from Google Play page)

     The game is optimized for devices with OS 5.0 / Samsung Galaxy S5 or newer. 
Devices with older specs could experience performance issues. Network connection required.

     There are mixed reviews about this game. But as an iOS user, I have not had any trouble with this game at all. A lot of the reviews both on Andriod and Apple have outstanding reviews. But the most recent have been low lately. If you run into any problems, comment below.

     2. Line Play

     Line Play is a fashion/furniture collecting game which you obtain by playing gachas/virtual lotteries with gems and Line cash. When you first start off, you can choose between male, female, and animal characteristics. There are different faces, clothes, and pets can be bought too (dots and cats only). 
     There are so many features to this game. The clubs you can join and chat with friends. Different squares you can visit to connect with random players each day. Event areas to earn lots of neat prizes, and more. 

• Review by Manny Marcy

     "I have played for a full month, & overall I enjoy it. It's a nice place to meet & talk to other people. I've even made a few friends. There are games in the app; fruit monsters are similar to candy crush, Las Vegas has slot machine games, & you can go fish. But be aware that this app highly demands microtransactions. Most of the "best" items will cost cash, & some parts of line play are unplayable without real money. I still enjoy it even considering the microtransaction."  

     3. Kingdom Hearts - Union Cross (X)

     Kingdom Hearts is a very popular series in the gaming community known for its main character Sora, Donald, and Goofy. Going on the journey to restore light into the world and find their friends Riku, Kairi, and King Mickey. But there's more to the story than just that. Many players have often wondered about the past before Sora and Mickey were born. This game will explain the keyblade wielders exciting adventures which you can download in the App Store or on Google Play.

     It has a play similar to Chain of Memories instead of cards, you can medals. These medals are characters from the video game series. You can collect enemy medals, side character medals, and main character medals by playing medal gachas in the "shop" tab. There are thousands of different characters to collect but you have to find the right ones to do enough damage in battle.

     There's PVP, PVE, pets, avatar customization, store quests, special event quests, raid-boss events, and different keyblades you can collect to use all of your cool medals. You can also join guilds and members get to see your awesome equipment and player stats. Right now, there are 860 story quests in normal and proud mode. You can collect jewels which grant you access to gachas in the shop. A lot of rare medals come out each month so try your luck when you can. 

     You get to see your favorite characters again! Ventus, Aqua, Terra, and Cloud. They come to a lot further into the storyline but you get to help them and the mysterious white-haired boy from Kingdom Hearts 3. There is a lot to memorize in the Kingdom Hearts storyline but you don't have to play this game to find out what happens in the main story. This game is just for fun!

Top Games You Can Play on Steam for FREE!

Top Games on Steam for FREE!

1. Soul Worker

     Soul Worker is a Korean anime-style free-to-play MMO with an English patch released on Steam in February of 2018. You can choose between 6 different characters. Each has its own class, skills, looks, and personalities. When you create your character, each one's opening cutscene is different as each character has their own unique backstory. 

     Reviews on Steam seemed to be mixed as the new update with Gameforge seems to make loyal players upset. "This is —no doubt— one of the games I have enjoyed the most since a long time... sadly, I am unable to recommend it anymore, at least when it comes to the Gameforge version. Almost from the start (NA server) the economy of the game got broken, inflation made it hard for new players, but if you worked hard you could still make it." Says, Ama-nee. Others complain that their purchases have not shown up in inventory. 

     But other than that, this game has good graphics, voice acting, and cutscene animations. It's almost like watching RWBY on Netflix all over again. Your character is in this other dimension said to be set in an apocalyptic world. And you, their hero, must save this world from spawning monsters and bad guys with your cool weapon. Sound cool enough? Fantastic, next game!

2. Six Days of Snow

     This game is a visual graphic novel set in Japan. You play as a girl who is the daughter of an innkeeper. One day, a once-famous poet/writer comes into the inn and falls in love with the daughter of the innkeeper. This story has beautiful graphics, characters, and writing. Set in the Japanese mountains, you will be surrounded by Six Days of Snow.

•      Helena says, "A free and above average visual novel with great art and story. It’s a kinetic novel (there are no choices, you only read) and a good addition to your game library if you enjoy VNs. I really enjoyed the fact that Six Days of Snow has a more mature storyline than a lot of visual novels on Steam."

     The visual novel has a lot of positive reviews but a lot of biased opinions on the word "pedophilia" are in the comments as well. This novel is set in a time in Japan when older men were allowed to marry younger women. But this still bothers some people while reading the story. It has 35,000 words (update from the creator) and good background music which you can buy as an add-on to listen by itself (optional). 

3. Missed Messages

     This is a choice-based visual novel with a hint of horror, a sprinkle of memes, and a scoop of romance. It's a relatively short playthrough with 4 endings, each walkthrough of the game lasting 15-35 minutes long. But let's talk about this artwork though. The visual content of the game is as outstanding as Six Days of Snow. 

•      Mel says, "It is a very short game with a simple, yet wholesome storyline. The visuals were beautiful and the music fits the atmosphere of the game well. I believe this is something everyone should at least give a try since it's free and short."

Warning! Before playing the game, there may be suicide triggers. Please make sure you're mentally prepared to play this game. Viewer discretion is advised for minor adults.

Top 3 Mobile Games Worth Your Time

Top 3 Video Games That Are Worth Your Time!

     1. Cocoppa Play

     

Screenshot from the FAN-Wiki page

     Cocoppa Play seems like your typical mobile fashion game. But it comes with many different events that play on loop. You can collect clothes during the time of the event or play gachas to collect them. Since the game started, there were only small events and you basically had to pay to play. But now, you can collect premium gacha tickets and play the non-coin gacha slots.

     You can collect and save your gacha tickets and play your favorite themes. Faces, stage decorations, profile background wallpapers, clothes, shoes, accessories, and more. It's the best fashion game out there compared to Love Nikki (we'll talk about Love Nikki in another article).

     Now if you're familiar with Cocoppa Play, the coin buying system should be easy to understand. Each time you buy coins, your "Monthly Grade" meter goes up. When you reach grade 2, you'll be eligible to buy double the coins next month. Here is the list of prices for your convenience. 

• 8 C-coins = $0.99
• 42 C-coins = $4.99
• 88 C-coins = $9.99
• 196 C-coins = $19.99
• 500 C-coins = $49.99

     What is the best method when buying coins? Well, here is what I do. If you can't afford the 500 C-coin pack, that's understandable. But the C-coins will almost double next month if you reach grade 2. So all you have to do is spend $0.99 to reach the second level (not that expensive, right?). But there's an easier method than that. 

     When you open to your home page, there's a little bubble until your bell icon that says, "sale". Tap on that and you'll have 4 options to choose from. You're going to want to tap on the "Cha-Ching Coin Pack". After tapping on that, there will be 3 choices to choose from. 

• $24.99 - Daily Coin Pack: Will give you 671 coins in the span of 30 days.
• $14.99 - Daily Coin Pack: Will give you 310 coins in the span of 15 days.
• $4.99 - Daily Coin Pack: Will give you 85 coins in the span of 1 week (7 days).

You will be charged TAX and it will show up on your iTunes receipt!!!

     You don't have to pay $25 a month though. Cocoppa has come up with an easier solution! You can become a Cocoppa Player Support. By following the same method above, only tap on the "CocoPass" bubble instead, you'll be taken to a page that will give you the details. It's $8.99 a month (+TAX) for a monthly coin plan. For the first three months, you will receive the following: 

• 1st Month - x80 C-coins
• 2nd Month - x90 C-coins
• 3rd Month - x100 C-coins

You have to keep paying after the 3rd month to keep collecting the 100 C-coin distribution!!!

Screenshot from Cocoppa Play

2. Bleach - Brave Souls

     This game is one of the best Bleach RPGs I've ever played. Similar to the mobile game "Sword Art Online: Memory Defrag", you can collect different characters from the manga/anime. There are different styled characters too, so you can collect your favorites in originally designed outfits. The characters also have a rating system. The higher stars your characters are, the stronger they can become. 

• 6 star - Highest
• 5 star - Second highest
• 4 star - Third highest
• 3 star - Middle class
• 2 star - Lower class
• 1 star - Lowest summon

     There are 6 different types of quests you can go on.

• Events - Special characters, items, gold, raids, and accessories can be played.
• Senkaimon Quest - Collect "senkaimon medals" and exchange them for rare characters.
• Story - Go through your favorite episodes and arcs in the story quests.
• Substories - Stories from the movies, OVAs, OAVs, and more to learn about your favorite characters and their backstories.
• Co-op Quests - Join raids, training practices, etc with other players.
• Epic Raids - Very difficult raid events to collect rare materials and characters.

     More quests are available in the "guild" and "battle" tabs.

     Buying pearls in this game is something I would not recommend because you can easily get 5 pearls from each quest or 1 pearl for each cutscene (story mode). But here is the list...

• 6 Spirit Orbs - $0.99
• 25 Orbs - $3.99
• 51 Orbs - $7.99
• 80 Orbs - $11.99
• 170 Orbs - $23.99
• 285 Orbs - $39.99
• 585 Orbs - $79.99

     Sometimes, you can get the free summons in the shop during special events. But the general cost of orbs varies on the type of summoning. Normally, it would cost 25 orbs for 1 character summon or 250 orbs for a 10 character summon. Although, you have more chances of getting a 4 star or higher when drawing 10s. So if you wanted 250 orbs, all you need to do is complete 50 quests. Sounds like a lot but each quest could take you 30 sec - 1 min depending on your team strength. 

     What's special about this RPG is that you are in control of the character. Some games similar to this (Brave Frontier or Final Fantasy Mobile) don't have that. You will have more freedom and you can explore a cool 3D version of the scenes from the anime. 

3. Utapri

     KLab inc. produced Utapri, Love Live, and Bleach Brave Souls. They really do know how to design good game layouts. 

     

     If you are familiar with the otome game, short novel series, and animation, this is a rhythm game. You tap on the disks in time to get a perfect score/combo. But what's special about this game (different than Love Live) is that the characters move on your screen! Whoever is set as your favorite in the beginning tutorials (you can switch later on) will be on your home screen, making different poses and speaking to you when you tap on him. 

     You can upgrade your character and make him better in performances. If you go to [Lesson > Memories > {Character}], you can upgrade your idol further and unlock stories, voice clips, and outfits to put on in the "closet" [Home > Idol > {Character} > Closet]. 

     As you continue through the story and play live shows, your bond with which character you have on your team will grow. The higher it grows, the more voice clips and stories you'll unlock with that character. 

Collecting Prisms

     Just like Brave Souls, I wouldn't recommend spending money on this game (unless a deal package pops up). You can get prisms by completing live shows and stories. And you will collect them much faster than buying them. 

• x10 - $0.99
• x40 - $3.99
• x95 - $8.99
• x230 - $19.99
• x310 - $24.99
• x680 - $49.99
• x1,220 - $79.99

     You can do character summons by going to the "photo" tab. Each summons cost 30 prisms or 15 prisms if you've paid for them. An 11-shot photoshoot costs 300 prisms but like I said, you can farm for them easily. 

     Hopefully, this article helps you in these games or helps you if you've become bored. Thank you for reading, comment suggestions below. Thanks! :-) 

How to Save Money for Games

Saving Money for Games

How to Save Money When Buying Games

     With video games coming out for Xbox and PlayStation at a pretty fast rate over the course of 2016-2018, a lot of titles have caught the eye of many gamers. But with titles such as Red Dead Redemption 2 (made by Rock Star), which was being sold at Game Stop starting at $99.99, gamers might start to worry about their investment options if the new big thing comes around the corner. So the number one question you should ask yourself is, "How much should I actually invest in this game?" And the answers are quite simple.

     When a game as big as Kingdom Hearts 3, Final Fantasy XV, NieR, Bayonetta, the Last Guardian, Shadow of the Colossus, and the new God of War come out, the price range will be between $59.99 to $69.99. But this depends if you buy the deluxe version of the game. For example, when Kingdom Hearts 3 was released on January 31st, 2019, the deluxe package for the game cost about $10.00 extra than the original PS4 or Xbox disc. 

     It might seem like you're spending a lot of money for just one game. And the deluxe copies of the game will be sold out quickly (just as quickly as Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice). So how are you supposed to save enough money in order to buy the game and just enjoy it? Without the need to fork over a huge chunk of your paycheck to possibly get that season pass? It's simple by listening and repeating these words to yourself when you consider buying a new game. The same goes for gaming systems.

"It is worth the wait!"

     A lot of games within a few months of being released will go down in stores. One big store you should always keep your eyes on is Game Stop. When a game is just released, depending on the popularity and fandom for that game, it could sell out quickly. But why panic? Buying games online can be risky. And spending $60+ TAX isn't always an option for everyone. But waiting to buy a game is always worth it, trust me.

     I always tend to wait about a year or six months after the game's release date when I want to save money. And if the game is used, the price goes down a little faster than the newly released copies. Game Stop also makes most of their profit by selling used systems and games, so by waiting and buying them used, you would be supporting your local game store which is a plus.

     The DLC for the game will also go down at some point in the PlayStation Store or your Xbox Play Store. So if you want all of that sweet season pass gear, it will be cheaper to buy it later as DLC than to buy it all in one package.