Three Ways To Stay Active While Playing Video Games

Fitness is an essential part of your daily life –– it’s recommended you spend 150 minutes a week sweating it out. How do you get your exercise in? Perhaps you go for a run or take dance classes. If you’re like many Americans, you may struggle to get your optimal amount of exercise.

Did you know you can stay active with video games? Gaming may seem like a way to sit back and relax, but you can burn hundreds of calories in front of a console.

1. Wii Fit

Wii Fit was introduced a decade ago, and it’s still one of the most popular video games on the market. Players can choose from more than 40 activities, and there are unique options like snowboarding, yoga, and tennis. Some of the high-intensity activities like island running burn 165 calories per 30-minute session.

2. LaserTag

While GameTruck Los Angeles specializes in video game parties, we also offer laser tag parties for up to 12 people. Your party guests will get to play laser tag wherever you please––whether it’s a park, playground or backyard. LaserTag will keep you entertained and engaged, and you’ll burn calories while playing.

3. Just Dance

You don’t need to be a dance expert to have fun playing this game. All that’s required is a willingness to try new dance moves and groove to your favorite songs. Just Dance can be played with your friends or alone, and you’re tasked with mimicking the dance moves you see on-screen.

A GameTruck Party if the Perfect Way to Stay Active

GameTruck Los Angeles is the premier provider of mobile video game parties in the Los Angeles area. We bring the fun to you, and we’ve been in the business for nearly a decade. Click here for a free pricing quote or call 866-253-3191.

Best Holiday Gifts For Video Game Lovers

With Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa only a few weeks away, it’s time to prepare our wishlists. As we think about what holiday gifts we want for ourselves, we’ll also begin to shop for the people we love.

Our team at GameTruck Jacksonville hosts exceptional parties for video game lovers in Duval, St. Johns and Clay counties. While a GameTruck party is one of the perfect holiday gifts, you can also spoil the people in your life with gaming gifts.

Whether you’re a video game lover or shopping for a gaming aficionado, it’s hard to go wrong with a video game gift. We’ve collected some of the video games sure to be bestsellers this holiday season. Here are the best gifts to give video game lovers:

FIFA 18

Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, starts at $59.99

Soccer lovers, listen up: There’s a reason FIFA 18 is getting rave reviews. From the new teams added to gameplay to the option to play in countries like Brazil while in journey mode, this game makes the perfect gift for anyone who loves a game of footy.

WWE 2K18

PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, starts at $59.99

For those who love professional wrestling, WWE 2K18 is sure to make the holidays brighter. This is the 19th game in the WWE gaming series, and it features a new roster, with stars like Kurt Angle.

Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2

Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, starts at $59.99
If you’re looking for a kid-friendly holiday gift, just await the release of the newest Lego game, which hits stores Nov. 14. Players will be able to freeze time and play in a competitive battle mode.

Just Dance 2018

Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Wii, Wii U, starts at $39.99

With so many great songs released in 2017, it’s a good thing Ubisoft is releasing another version of its uber-popular dance game. Some sweet new features include a kids mode so young children can play and hits from Bruno Mars, Selena Gomez, and DNCE.

Call of Duty: WWII

Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, starts at $59.99

Call of Duty fans will be thrilled to see this wrapped under the Christmas tree. The game takes place in Europe in the 1940s and allows players to roleplay as U.S. Army soldiers fighting Nazis.

Looking for a fun holiday party idea? Call GameTruck Jacksonville!

GameTruck Jacksonville is the go-to vendor for one-of-a-kind party entertainment in the Jacksonville area. Our parties are personalized to your needs and offer all of the latest video games to party guests. Click here for a free pricing quote.

Spooky Games To Play All Month Long

The countdown is on: It’s almost Halloween. How will you celebrate the spookiest day of the year? Perhaps you’ll eat too much candy after trick-or-treating, or maybe you’re already working on a creative costume. If you’re looking to host an awesome Halloween event, you may have already invited GameTruck to your party.

However you’re choosing to spend the day of Halloween, you have all of October to get in the mood. Playing some spooky video games will have you ready for Oct. 31, and the best part is that you have the option to play these at any time.

Injustice: Gods Among Us

Available on Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, Xbox 360

DC Comics fans, listen up: This game is the perfect way to prepare for Halloween. What could be spookier than a game that features the Joker and Sinestro? Bonus: Superman does something unspeakable at the start of the game after being tricked by the Joker and seeks retribution afterward. You’ll have to play to find out what happens next, but trust us – it’s good.

Call of Duty: Ghosts

Available on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One

We’ll admit the name’s a bit misleading here. The ghosts in Call of Duty: Ghosts aren’t the Casper kind. Instead, the Ghosts are a military special operations unit that fights against the Federation of the Americas, a group trying to destroy both North and South America. You’ll even get to unlock an outer space level.

Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure

Available on Microsoft Windows, Nintendo 3DS, Mac OS X, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360
This may not fit the traditional definition of spooky, but if you’re looking for a game suitable for children that will get their hearts racing, we’ve got a great one to try out. Players are tasked with defeating enemies as they’re chased by the bad guys.

Plan your Halloween party with GameTruck Jacksonville

Regardless of which game you choose to play, all of the games we discussed are available at GameTruck Jacksonville parties! State-of-the-art electronics, a friendly staff and a party that comes to you – what else can you ask for? Give us a call today at 866-253-3191 or click here for a free quote.