Course Reflection

At the beginning of this semester I was excited to take this course. I thought it would be great to take a class that be surrounded by social media platforms. I get to use Facebook and Twitter, and post to those platforms as my homework assignment. The first few weeks were easy. Learning how to use blogger and create blogs was something new to me and took some time getting used to. Everything else went by really easy for me. I did expect to learn how to use a majority of the major social media platforms and how to use them for advertising and marketing purposes. What I did learn was how to strategically create blogs for my fake business, post tweets and Facebook posts, and to create events and stick to what my target market is and what they want to hear. My favorite experience in this class was when we had to do a podcast for my business. I really enjoyed making the podcast with my friends and I got an A on the assignment.

How long should you game?

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We all know that you love to play video games, watch a little Netflix here and there, and play Candy Crush on your phone. Sometimes the movie may be too good to stop watching, and you end up binge watching an entire season of "The Flash" in two hours. So while you're sitting there, enjoying the best round of Mario Kart with your friends,  have you ever thought about how it may affect it your health? Yeah, video games and movies are awesome and absolutely fun, but sitting down and looking at a lit up screen for a long period of time can physically affect you.  You've probably never have been aware of this type of harm, so that's why in today's blog we want to make sure that you are aware. This month, November, is No Shave November, awareness of the many health issues that many men go through, and we want to make a step to help by telling you a couple tips for being healthy and an awesome gamer.

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1. Take a break. You should take a small 15 minute break from the television screen after about 45 minutes to an hour of gaming or watching TV. Grab a drink or do some stretches and push ups. Taking a break will give your head and your eyes a quick relief from the bright light. Plus it will help you achieve your best gaming abilities. 
2. Stay back! While playing Call of Duty on your PlayStation or watching Orange is the New Black on Netflix, you need to make sure that you are looking at your screen at a safe distance. Based on the size of your television, you should always be approximately 3 feet away from your screen. Click on this link here to see how far away you should be sitting from your TV. Doing this can help you from, as they call it, "frying" your brain. 
3. Give each other some elbow room. While playing games that requires you to move around, such as the Wii motion controllers, PlayStation Move, or the Xbox Kinect, you should make sure that you have a safe distance between you and your friends. Doing this can prevent each of you from hitting each other. Less pain and bruises mean more fun and games.  

And there you have it, three ways you can be healthy and have fun. We hope that you can benefit from these tips by doing them everyday. Remember to check out our center Knight of Games and our new selection of drones! And don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Soundcloud for more awesome stuff. 

Top 5 best brands, including Motorola.

In last week's blog we said that we would discuss the next biggest cell phone brand, Motorola. We will discuss this brand with the other 4 top brands for this holiday season. Having the best brands means that you're not only the cool guy with the name brand phone, but you'll have quality and style. Let's start with the first one.

1. Motorola

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Motorola has been around for years, and they were the first company to create the very first cellular device in 1973. They fell back a little bit, thanks to their competitors, but they are still doing well. Even though they are now owned by Google they still pursue to make very good android phones that can last a long time. Need a phone that will make it through anything? Try a Motorola. Their phones are very durable and long lasting. Have you seen their latest new phone, the Moto Z? You can personalize it the way you want, with their replaceable back covers of many designs, and they have back covers that can be used for projectors, speakers, and more. Motorola doesn't make too many other products for everyday use such as TVs, radios, etc., but they are a really good brand for a phone. If you need a phone that's durable without a case and can be personalized easily, a Motorola might be the one for you. 

2. Beats By Dr. Dre

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We bet you can't think of a better Christmas present than a pair of Beats. Well, maybe you can, but Beats are on the list of the top 5 best brands. Even though Beats are now owned by Apple, they are still great headphones. They can calibrate the music that you play from your phone or iPod and make it sound, well, better. And they have so many of them, from Beats Studio to Beats Solo 3, aux cord or wireless, you can choose from their many generations of headphones and listen to great beats. 

3. LG

LG is a good brand. It is very unique when you compare them to the competition. Their phones are very slim and uniquely designed professionally. Even when it comes to their TVs and Blu ray players, they're different in design. I would not count on them for durability and gaming, but if your looking for style, try the LG products. 

4. Microsoft's Xbox One S

Microsoft's Xbox One S is a huge new brand for this holiday season. It's compatible with the Xbox One games, is smaller and cheaper, and is 4k2k resolution compatible. If you want to play a game in super high definition, get the One S. 

5. Sony

Sony has become big with the release of their PlayStation 4. Now they have recently released a new game console, the PlayStation Pro, with about the same specs as the Xbox One S, with 4k compatibility, a smaller console, and you can play PlayStation 4 games in it. Sony has also made it big with their selection of TVs, Blu-ray players, but not so much when it comes to their cell phones. 

And there you have it, the top 5 best brands for this holiday season. If you want to see these brands in person and see how they work for yourself, check out our center Knight of Games for the best brands and the best deals. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Soundcloud for more tips and cool deals. 
P.S.: we have a new commercial out now. Check it out here. 

The three big ones: Samsung, Apple, Motorola.

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It's November. Fall is here. The streets are full of leaves, the mornings are crisp and the evening are chilly. And best of all there's Thanksgiving. Yes. The day to be thankful for everything that we have and that has been given to us. You know what's after Thanksgiving? Shopping! Thursday and Black Friday, the two (that's right two) biggest shopping days of the year. In this blog we want to show you what type of tech that says "you" all over it, and we are going to start that with cell phones. We will discuss the top three cell phone brands, with their pros and cons, but for today's blog we will cover only two of those brands. These three brands include Apple, Samsung, and Motorola. First let's start with Apple. 

Apple 

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One of the most popular and engaging tech companies out their is Apple. Apple is the creator of the iPhone, which is almost entirely a replica of their first latest and greatest piece of tech, the iPod. If you look at Apple's latest iPod, and then look at their latest iPhone, both products looks almost exactly similar. The only thing that separates them is that one does not give or receive phone calls, which is the iPod. So, as you know, the iPhone is super popular. When it first came out it was well known for its capability to be used as a digital music player and a phone. Now it has become even more popular with its unique and superb camera and auto focus. The style of the cell phone keeps the Apple unique from its competitors, especially its special little friend, Siri. This little person can help you navigate through your iPhone just by saying a command, or if you're lonely you'll have someone you can talk to. 

Samsung

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Of  course everyone knows what Samsung is. This company has been around for many years and makes many different types of products, from household appliances to cell phones, computers, and tablets. In this blog I am going to discuss a little about some of Samsung's long line of cell phones. Samsung over the many years have created many different types of cell phones, starting from the flip phones to the Galaxy's. Samsung offers a huge selection of flip, bar, and smartphones based on how much you want to pay for a phone and what you want in a phone. If you want, or need, the latest and greatest phone, such as the Galaxy S 7 Edge, you'll be paying a lot more for the quality of the camera and the size. Or if you're just looking for a phone to make calls and/or texting and need nothing too fancy, try the Samsung Centura, a small Galaxy phone look-a-like that's cheap in price, yet convenient. Each Samsung phone is different in size, quality, and price, but there might be one out there that might be right for you. 

I've discussed with you about two of the latest and greatest cell phone brands of today. Make sure you check in on next week's blog where we discuss the third biggest brand of cell phones. Thanks again for reading our blog and we hoped you enjoyed this one. We hope that it gave you more knowledge on the different type of cell phones that are out there when it comes down to these brands. If you liked what you read like our page on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Soundcloud for more deals and tips on the latest tech. And be sure to come by our center Knight of Games and check out our selection of Samsung and Apple phones, and let us help you choose the perfect one that fits all of your needs. 

3 steps to Kickstart your Video Gaming Career: Step 3

In today's blog we would like to continue on discussing how to start your new career in video gaming. In our last blog we told you about two important steps: choosing your battlefield (your game console) and choosing your sword (your game controller). Now that you know your options hopefully you have decided on which battlefield and sword will work for you. So with you on the battlefield and your weapon in hand lets go on to step three, choosing your own war.

Step 3: Choose your war

 That's right. In this world of games you can choose you own war. What do we mean by war? We mean video game. Choose the video game that you want to battle in, from Mario Kart 8 to Call of Duty. Choose any one, but be careful, only certain games are available on certain consoles. 

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For example, Nintendo creates its own games, such as Mario Bros., they get a copyright for that game, so then it belongs to them, by law. This means that you will not see Super Mario Bros. available for the Xbox or PlayStation, just Nintendo Wii and Wii U. It is the same with Microsoft (Xbox) and PlayStation (Sony). If they make a game and get a copyright for it, no other console can have that game, unless stated otherwise in their copyright agreement. On the other hand many companies besides Microsoft, Nintendo, and

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Sony create games that can be played on all three of those consoles. Some of these companies include EA, Ubisoft, Sierra Entertainment, and more. Ubisoft creates many of the popular hit games, such as Call of Duty, Assassin's Creed, Just Dance, etc. And yes they do have Call of Duty for Wii U, it's just not popular for that console but it is available at some stores. 

And there you have it. You are all equipped and ready for war, and fighting the war is going to be the best part. There's no "one chance then you're done" type of deal. You can start over and over again until you master the game. Keep practicing as much as you can and pretty soon you'll become a champion at whatever game you want to be a pro at. Come back next week to read about what we think about Nintendo's maybe new "console", the Nintendo Switch. 

P.S.: Don't forget to follow us on Twitter  and to like us on Facebook to catch our weekly deals and see what's trending. Also follow us on SoundCloud to hear some pretty cool stuff on the latest tech out there. 

We recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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It's October, and there's quite a bit that goes on in October. There's fall and Halloween, and of course gaming. But our company Knight of Games would like to Recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that according to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation that every two minutes a women in the U.S. is diagnosed with breast cancer? Not many people are aware of that, so our mission is to let you know that breast cancer is severe and spreading, and you can do something to help prevent that. The Breast Cancer Research Foundation does their best in researching and finding ways to cure breast cancer. They also treat women who have breast cancer and those who may get that cancer. Many places and companies are out there doing their best to beat this monster but they can't do it all alone. This is why Knight of Games wants to help, and we'll need your help too.

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Here's one great way to help. We are going to hold a gaming tournament on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at 12:00 P.M. at our center Knight of Games. We will have awesome games for you to play to compete against others, including the new Forza 6, Super Smash Bros. and our newest gaming booth, Atari! Because we will be raising money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation it will cost $15 to enter the tournament, and all the money raised during this tournament will go towards the foundation. But wait, here's an extra perk. Wear a pink T-shirt or a pink cap, or both, and get $5 taken off of the tournament entrance fee. So that's only $10 to get into the tournament, and that money goes towards research to fighting breast cancer and ending it once and for all.

Will we have prizes you ask? Of course. It cant be a tournament without prizes. First place prize is a free video game of your choice, a pink T-shirt, and a water bottle, second place will receive a $10 gift card to our center and a pink T-shirt, and third place will receive a pink T-shirt. With your help we all can all fight to end the battle of breast cancer and free many women and their families from this burden. Lets do this together, one fight at a time.  

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3 steps to kickstart your video Gaming Career: Steps 1-2

In today's blog we are going to help you figure out how to game, and how to do it right. In our previous blog post we have discussed with you which battlefield would be right for you. Now after some time to think on it, we hope that you have decided on what console that you want. No that you have picked one let's get started on the 3 main steps to get your gaming career going. The first step you should have already done.

Step 1: Choose your battlefield. 

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Choosing your battlefield, or in other words your game console, is the first and most important step. You can't play a video game without a game console. Now answer these questions: What kind of games do you prefer, blood and gore, action, speed, fun and games, or strategy and concentration?; Do you need 4K resolution, or does that even matter to you?; Do you prefer handheld consoles or controllers?; How long do you think you can play on your console at a time? 10 minutes? 2 hours? Answering these questions according to what you like and which one works best for you will determine which console you want, or lets say need. I'll go along with you on this new journey. The battlefield that I am choosing is the Wii U, and I am choosing this battlefield because I have mastered the usage of the Wii remote, pro controller, game pad, and nun chuck. I also like to play their games, such as Mario Bros. and Zelda.

Step 2: Choose your sword!

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Choosing your sword, or game controller should I say, can be easy for some, and extremely difficult for others. The Xbox gives you a choice of two weapons, their Xbox controller or the Xbox kinect, which is basically just you, no controller in your hand. Pretty awesome right! The only downside to this is that you can only use it on certain games, which is indicated on the front of the case of the game.  PlayStation has three controllers to choose from, the PlayStation 4 controller, PlayStation Move, or the PlayStation camera, which is kind of the same as the Xbox kinect, you do not need a controller. And next you have the Nintendo Wii U's controllers, which include the game pad (which is my weapon of choice), the pro controller, the nun chuck, and the Wii remote itself. Only downside to the many selections that Nintendo gives you is that you can only use certain controllers for certain games. For example, for Super Smash Bros. for the Wii U you can use any controller of your choice, but for Need for Speed: Most Wanted you can use any pro controller and the game pad, but you can not use the Wii remote alone. 

So far we have discussed only two steps to becoming a master in gaming, and I have a third step for you. Be on the look our for my next blog for Step 3: Choose your battle!, or in other words, pick the games that you want to play. This step is where the action happens, so be ready!

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Oh and one more thing, we have a big announcement! We are throwing a huge dance party, featuring the new release of Just Dance 2017! You will be playing the world's greatest dance game, and you will be able to play it on any one of our ten game consoles that we have available to play on! The party is on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at our center Knight of Games at 11:00 A.M. Do you know what makes this party even better? Games! Be one of the first 15 people to arrive at our dance party and you will receive a free copy of Just Dance 2017 for any console of your choice. If you're not one of the first 15 people don't feel down. Everyone who attends will receive a coupon for $10 off your purchase of Just Dance 2017 for any console of your choice.* We also want to give a shout out to Shades of Design for designing our posters and banners for our event. They can provide all of your business advertising needs from posters to business cards, just like what they're doing for us.  Click on their name and check our their blogs. Your won't regret it!