Being a dedicated player of high-stakes, all-out-war multiplayer games such as Battlefield and Call of Duty, I often try to find any kind of advantage to enhance my enjoyment. One of those advantages, besides camping in a corner where I can’t be seen (I hate doing it but it works), I like to listen to music while I play. Music adds a completely different feel on the virtual battlefield which not only enhances your enjoyment in-game, but it makes a victory all the more satisfactory. For those musical gamers out there, here’s my top three choices of songs to game with, why I’ve chosen them, and how to use the song to your advantage. If you don’t game, then that’s no sweat. These three songs are still really good for pumping you up!
Before I begin, I’ll be using Call of Duty and Battlefield as prime examples, just because I’m more familiar with them. Alright, let’s get started!
1) Champion by Clement Marfo and the Frontline
Why I chose it: I like songs that I can use to play multiple games with, and this song is one of them. Champion blends hard hip-hop beats with motivational, upbeat lyrics, and in my opinion, a chorus that is bound to hype you up as soon as it starts and replays. This amazing combination has helped me conquer numerous games of Battlefield Three and Four multiplayer because when I’ve got a virtual weapon locked and loaded, and I’ve got this song ringing in my head, I already feel like I’m a champion.
How to use it: I love to carry this song with me whenever I play close to medium range game modes, such as Rush from Battlefield and Domination from both Battlefield and Call of Duty. The quick pace of the song matches with the constant danger in a close to medium range game mode, but the lyrics and the beats help me push through and win the game. Outfit your virtual soldier with any assault rifle to balance gameplay intensity with the song, and you’re good to dominate.
2). Help is on the Way by Rise Against
Why I chose it: Right from the start, this song punches you into a storm of guitars and drums. Multiplayer games aren’t that different, so you better be prepared. The intense guitar playing throughout the song, mixing that with strong vocals and a somewhat-violent tone throughout, you’re going to own the battlefield. Plus, when I’m rocking Battlefield as a Combat Medic, I like to heal my teammates while listening to this song. It just fits. Me when playing Battlefield: “HELP IS ON THE WAY! (They said, they said) HELP IS ON THE WAY! (They said, they said) One by land, two by sea, right there in front of me! HELP IS ON THE WAY!!! RIGHT HERE!!! RIGHT NOW!!!
How to use it: Help is on the way is ideal for close-quarters battles, preferably Call of Duty Team Deathmatch or Free-for-All because let’s face it, Call of Duty maps are just way too close, no matter what game mode you play or what weapons you use, so dropping enemy players is a lot easier. I like to outfit my soldier with one of the strongest weapons in the game, such as a light machine gun or shotgun, giving an overpowered advantage. Pair that with this intense song and you’ll find yourself mowing down hundreds of enemy players with every strum of the heavy guitars.
3). Bones by Young Guns
Why I chose it: Bones is my favorite song to game with. Hands down. It’s literally a perfect song to me, not just in gaming but in general, it’s arguably my most favorite song ever. Beautiful vocals, battle-like drumming, amazing instrumentals, and a chorus that is so easy to love. Battlefield, Call of Duty, Playstation, Xbox, one vs one or one vs an army, when I’ve got this song ringing loud and long, oh, the enemy team is going down.
How to use it: At close distance, it’s a war song that will motivate you to mow everyone down. At medium range, it’s a perfect song to drop everybody and anybody down onto their backs. At long distance, the feeling of picking enemy players off is just too savory. Use this song anywhere, anytime, with anything and I promise, there’s nothing that will stop you.
This week’s challenge is a special one for all of YAA. I challenge you all to write about three of your choice songs for studying, reading, writing, anything really. This was a fun post to do, a nice change-up from what I usually write about, and I’m sure you’ll have just as much fun with this kind of post so ladies and gentlemen of YAA, have fun with this challenge!
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http://www.deviantart.com/art/War-cry-91647447 (featured image)