This week Destiny 2 came out, leaving many gaming fans with mixed emotions due to an in-game item controversy.
The first edition of the Destiny video game came out less than one month into my freshman year at Bradley, and I will admit, it nearly ruined my first semester. I was addicted to the point where I played endless hours into the night, telling myself that my lost sleep could be regained through naps the next day.
Unfortunately, my situation wasnt the worst. I saw students whose grades fell, were sleep deprived and either came to class late or didnt bother to come at all.
One of the biggest threats to a productive semester is the release of a video game (in some cases, multiple) that has been building up hype over the year. Considering most video game enthusiasts have been counting down for the release since the announcement of the game itself, it can become a distraction as the date approaches.
And theres nothing wrong with enjoying the occasional video game, but when it affects productivity, it becomes a problem. Schoolwork should be prioritized over video game binges.
Unfortunately, many of our favorite games are released during the school year, so it becomes difficult to create a balance. September to December is the typical time frame for the release of big games.
I remember laughing at an Austin Powers meme showing Dr. Evil and his crew laughing with the caption, Lets release all the awesome games when school starts. Any gamer can attest to the accuracy of that statement.
If I said, Dont play video games, Id be a hypocrite. I simply urge you to be aware of the upcoming video game releases, so you can plan accordingly. Next time you are stuck between going to math class for one hour or skipping and keeping up with the crew on Destiny 2, I hope you make the right decision.
Dishonored: Death of the Outsider: Release date: September 15.
Metroid: Samus Returns: Release date: September 15.
NBA 2K18: Release date: September 18.
FIFA 18: Release date: September 29.
Forza Motorsport 7: Release date: October 3.
The Evil Within 2: Release date: October 13.
South Park: The Fractured but Whole: Release date: October 17.
Assassins Creed: Origins: Release date: October 27.
Super Mario Odyssey: Release date: October 27.
Call of Duty: WWII: Release date: November 3.
Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon: Release date: November 17.
Star Wars Battlefront II: Release date: November 17.
The Sims 4 (PS4, Xbox One): Release date: November 17.
