Ana Oliveira

Ana Oliveira is a professional writer and journalist who has been covering sport events for over a decade. Her debut book, “How to Be a Better Gamer”, was published in 2018. She has also been featured in various publications, including ESPN The Magazine, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. She is currently working on a non-fiction book about mental health in the workplace, as well as a book about the 2018 FIFA World Cup. In this interview, she shares her top advice on becoming a better gamer.

Becoming A Better Gamer

Before her career in journalism, Oliveira spent several years working in international marketing for a software company. She then shifted her focus to writing, and soon found herself covering sports events for a living. Now, as a journalist who specializes in gaming, she is determined to help others find their way around the world of gaming. She started by debunking some of the common gaming myths, before providing expert advice on improving your gameplay and enjoying your time in the world of gaming.

Create A Healthy Gaming Environment

Oliveira argues that gaming can be a healthy pastime, as long as you create a healthy environment surrounding the activity. This includes ensuring you have the appropriate equipment, as well as taking care of your body while playing. When it comes to gaming, a lot of people will tell you to take it easy – that sitting down to play for hours on end is bad for your health. While there’s some truth to this, Oliveira argues that moderating your gameplay is more important than limiting how often you play. Instead of focusing on how much you’re playing, try to find ways to make the most of your time playing. This includes taking regular breaks, getting a workout before playing, and making sure to eat healthy foods.

Be Confident

When you’re playing a video or computer game, the last thing you want to do is dwell on how incompetent you feel compared to the character you’re playing. Instead, you want to find ways to believe in yourself and your abilities, whatever they may be. This is why it’s important to practice, as it helps you feel less vulnerable while playing. It’s also why you should always play in teams – because you have someone there with you, watching your back, cheering you on, and providing feedback when necessary. Finally, it’s important to have fun, especially when playing video or computer games. Make sure to have a smile on your face, clap your hands often, and enjoy the process.

Mastering The Controls

Video games come in all shapes and sizes, which means there’s no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to learning how to play them. This is why it’s important to find the game that’s right for you, and then work your way up to it. When playing on a console, you will need to spend some time familiarizing yourself with the controls. Many games will have a tutorial or help section on the internet, which will guide you through the basics of playing. Once you’ve mastered the controls on one game, you can move on to the next. Remember: it’s not the game itself that you’re playing for, it’s the activity itself that you’re enjoying, which is why you need to focus on having fun rather than achieving any kind of goal.

Understand The Differences In Genres

Many people will pigeonhole games into specific genres, sometimes without even playing them. Before you judge a book by its cover, you must first understand what genre it belongs to. This is because many games fall into more than one category, and it’s important to know which one you’re dealing with. For example, a first-person shooting game will have you walking, talking, and shooting people – but it’s also likely to have you climbing, hiding, and looking for supplies. The main thing is that you understand the differences in each game genre, and know what to expect. Once you do, you can choose which games to play, and which to leave behind.

Be Selective

Just because a game is popular doesn’t mean it’s good. It’s important to understand how to tell the difference between a good game and a bad game. There’s a common misconception that all popular games are automatically good, and this couldn’t be further from the truth. It’s important to be selective in your game choices, especially when dealing with newer games. Older games tend to be more stable and less likely to have glitches, but they often come with serious flaws. Always try to find the good in every game, even if it’s not apparent at first glance.

Have Fun

At the end of the day, video games are just fun. It doesn’t matter if your skill level is high or low, or if you’re using a controller or a joystick – if you’re having fun, then that’s all that matters. Even when you’re playing a difficult game, if it’s not fun when you’re doing it, why bother continuing at all? Make sure to have fun with whoever you’re playing with, and make sure to engage with them. This will help you have fun even when playing difficult games, and ensure that you stay motivated.

As you can see, there are many ways to have fun while gaming. All you need is a controller, a screen, and a room with some good lighting. Then, all you need to do is find the game that’s right for you, and enjoy your time playing. Video games can be a great way to spend your time, but only if you make sure to have fun, and stay healthy.