Prestaciones del equipo | Equipment performance
In a world where the responsibilities of work, commuting, debts, and even home life keep us constantly busy, being absorbed by the everyday routine, finding a way to disconnect (or reconnect) can be compared, exaggerating a bit, to Sisyphus' punishment. For many, though few truly believe it, that refuge, among so many like dancing, singing, drawing, painting, reading, cooking, running, meditating, is the world of video games. However, the desire to remain a gamer, living in Venezuela, with the current situation and all the challenges mentioned before, can be frustrated when you don't have the right equipment to enjoy modern games or those that aren't old but are graphically demanding, such as GTA5 (for PCs or consoles) or Call Of Duty (mobile devices).
Let's take Grand Theft Auto V as an example, a game that offers an immersive and engaging experience. Its vast open world, intriguing stories, and varied gameplay make it a perfect escape from daily routine. However, fully enjoying this game can be challenging if you don't have an adequate computer (as is my case) or a next-gen console. But, can you really enjoy it without the latest hardware? This is a subjective question, but I'll try to answer it later.
Paz y Equilibrio a Través del Juego | Peace and Balance Through Gaming
Jugando | Playing
For many, playing video games is more than just a hobby; it's a way to find peace and balance amidst the daily chaos. Open-world concept games like GTA5 often have a significant impact on those who go beyond gameplay and graphics quality, serving as a powerful tool for "mental well-being" despite the contradictory main concept of the title.
Una postura de paz (A,W,S,D) | A peaceful posture (A,W,S,D)
It allows players to immerse themselves in a complex narrative, explore a vast world, and engage in activities ranging from intense missions to simply driving around the city, enjoying the virtual scenery. This immersion can help reduce stress and anxiety, providing a break from daily pressures and offering a sense of accomplishment and purpose. Completing missions, unlocking achievements, and progressing through a game's story can generate satisfaction similar to achieving goals in real life (similar, to be clear). This sense of achievement can be particularly valuable when home and work responsibilities feel overwhelming, as the disconnection from the outside world is complete, while you establish and strengthen a bond with the child who, after all, is the one through whose eyes you see what is now called adult life.
Una Conclusión Pixelada |A Pixelated Conclusion
Única resolución permitida para jugar | Only allowed resolution to play
Being a gamer is more than having the latest gear; remember the earlier question about enjoying a demanding title on hardware considered obsolete? Well, considering that a passion can adapt and thrive even in adverse circumstances through creativity and love, it is possible to keep enjoying, where the time invested (yes, invested) allows a refuge of peace and balance. Personally, my graphics quality when playing is terrible, some might say, but it has taught me that beyond the pretty visuals, it’s about the connection you establish.
Jugar sobre una superficie elevada permite que el recalentamiento no sea severo. | Playing on an elevated surface means that overheating is not severe.
You can feel like the protagonist of the game, be brave, wise, or reckless, flashy or stealthy depending on your virtual operating mode, you can try to mend situations "superimposed" onto the real world from the imaginary, be who you always wanted to be, the reasons or motives are up to you. But yes, despite everything, "everything" is possible; you can feel freedom even when playing in a pixelated way (with low resolution | 640 x 480 or 800 x 600), over some notebooks (to avoid overheating), playing for a set time of about 7 or 8 minutes max (to avoid prolonged overheating) and still feel fortunate, because beyond managing to play even a little, it's about returning to that state of joy and serenity.
Ya no eres tú, el pensante lógico que comenzó a leer esto, sino el niño que solo siente y vive, quien lo termina, o continúa…
You are no longer the logical thinker who started reading this, but the child who only feels and lives, who finishes it, or continues...Fin...
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