What should I do? Play every game a little, or just a few?

Looking at all the great games that you can chose from, Do I need to play all of them? Or should I just play a few and get good at them? Being new to many of them I wonder what others think.?

Are their ways to earn something for the time you put it playing? Or is it all for the fun of what level you can get to or who you can beat?

You're new to gaming ?

I suggest you start playing Local Multiplayer Games in any genre with a friend... thats usually the best way to get into games.

i would say buy few top games in different genre and try them out, then u will know what is good for you and can continue buying the similar kind of games later. i did the same , i like games with good story in them.

Finish the game your currently at first.

Okay now this is a problem..... how's he suppose you know which advice to follow.... ?

I would say play something that appeals to what you already like. For instance, if you like sci-fi stuff in any form, I would recommend you play something like Mass Effect. Simple to get into in terms of gameplay, and has a great storyline. Or if you want something simple to understand that doesn't take long to beat, play Portal, as you can beat it within 2 hours easily, and has a learning curve that's especially inviting to newcomers. That's an example, but there are many out there. Just take what you're interested in, and look for a video game related to that interest. As for ease of entry, get opinions from those who play a lot of games to figure out which games are easier to get into than others. Start simple, and then work your way up. It worked with my fiancee and mother, but I don't know how well you adapt. Just a thought.

Well that all depends on what your goal is. Are you interested in playing serious competitive gaming? ie tournaments and such Then yeah it would be best to pick one game and stick to that. Ultimately though just play whatever interests you and depending on what level you want to take it to then that will decide on what your game or games focus will be.

Pick one > Play it > if grabs your interest : Yes > Continue

No > Pick something else

And repeat the cycle.

It's different from person, to person. Best to find out yourself which method fits you as a gamer.

Play something that interests you the most.

Gonna agree.

Thats easy , he should follow anything but yours and going with Co-op games :D

We do not want another Lulu on these boards, one coop nut is enough ;)

Follow this advice

Also dont worry about trying all games, just find your box and jump into games from that.

Do you have a PC or what? What system are you going to get if any? Do you have a phone you can use for games (meh)?

I have a lot of games to play so I normally start by playing the highest rated games and work my way down.

@Jacanuk:

Actually associating the gameplay activity with companionship is a valid way to get someone into video games... It doesn't even have to beva Co-Op game... friends can "play" single player games together.

I call it "The ol' Switcharoooo"

@wintertruck .... I would highly suggest signing up for "GameFly" It is similar to Netflix and Blockbuster. You can try as many as games as your little heart desires and do not have to worry about sending a game back that you honestly do not like.

@TheDarkWolf86:

I think thats the best advice yet. ;)

This. It's easy to get occupied by all the great titles and eventually you never finish one of them. But it all depends. I tend to stick to one RPG game at the time. But sometimes I like to play some fighting or sports games in between. But for any game where story is the focus. It's more immersive to just play through one at the time.

Nice try.

But coop is still co-op games and are not a good way to get into gaming for a young kid and how many do you know that sits down and actually play single player games "together" (except you)

@Jacanuk:

You do realise the younger you are the better this strategy actually works..... pretty much every adolescent I know with a console plays games in this manner. Its the grown ups who don't have the time for a few rounds of FIFA and that includes on and offline play.

And that is why we have a generation of young kids who are absolute horrible in the way they talk to others and how they act , how many kids have gotten so angry because they lost that they smashed their tv or gamepad or keyboard? or talk like someone who have been working on the dockyards for their entire life. or think swatting is fun.

coop and mp is a toxic world and a young kid should imo not start gaming in that way.

Children today does so doing this game swap usually.

@Jacanuk:

LoL.... thats online Multiplayer Kids not local ones.... and their attitudes have got nothing to do with games... thats just bad parenting.

Well...a lot of adults do the exact same thing. They just go further with it and actually kill their loved ones or play SWAT Tag and get charged with federal crimes.