While gaming on your own is a much-needed escape, sometimes there’s nothing better than playing with others. There is something enjoyable about playing a competitive multiplayer game or couch co-op with a friend or partner. It doesn’t matter if you enjoy a laid back couch co-op game or a friendly competition in a competitive multiplayer. The list below offers fun multiplayer games that you can play with friends and family. So if you’re looking for something to play with a friend or partner check out one of these fun multiplayer games.

She is The One Named Sailor Moon

Sailor Moon was one of the first anime series that I got into as a kid. It sparked my love of anime and the magical girl genre. I love the characters, transformation sequences, and fight scenes. Every day after school I would watch Toonami and eat pizza rolls it introduced lots of kids to anime such as Gundam Wing, Dragonball Z, and Sailor Moon. It appealed to me because it was a female dominate action show. It’s a classic anime series that has held up really well over the years. Since it is one of my favorite anime series and it celebrated its 25th-anniversary last year I wanted to create a sailor moon inspired project.

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It’s summer and you know what that means? Barbecue season and even if you are a vegan or a vegetarian you don’t have to miss out on some delicious barbecue. These super easy chickpeas and tofu BBQ sandwiches and packed full of flavor and smothered in barbecue sauce. The McCormick smokehouse maple seasoning gives it a smokey maple flavor, but not too salty or sweet. It is one of my favorite seasonings and adds a smokey, spicy yet sweet flavor to pretty much anything you want to try it on. I’ve put it on pasta, soups, and potatoes. The next best thing if you don’t have the time to go out and fire up the grill so if you’re in the mood for barbecue give this recipe a try.

The Lights Festival

The lights festival is an experience where thousands of people gather to listen to music, fill up on good food, and light up the night sky. Its focus on creating a fun, safe, and unforgettable experience for all of their guest. Upon entry of the event, you’re given a lantern, marker, and lights festival wristband. While you wait for the sun to set you can draw on your lantern, enjoy food from local food trucks, and listen to live music. Once it gets dark and the local fire marshal gives the OK then the magic happens and thousands of paper lanterns ascend into the night sky. Check out their website to learn more here.

Over the years there’s been a lot of negative talk about video games but, playing video games is a great coping tool for dealing with stress. They can give us a safe and fun outlet for developing our emotional awareness and coping skills.

In most games, players are rewarded for being able to manage their emotions and work toward solutions when faced with stressful situations. When players meet a difficult task they must seek out a resolution to the negative feelings or seek support from other players. We can take the same strategies used in playing video games and use them in our own lives. Developing awareness and using it to support emotional balance which is a big part of healthy coping.