Pre-reading questions:
- Do you play video games? Tell me more about it.
- What are the things you are looking for in a video game? What makes a good video game?
- What do you think is the best gaming device? Tell me more about it.
Nintendo, a most famous video game company, recently gave a sneak peek of their new video game console–Nintendo Switch. A high tech gaming device that will surely be enjoyed by gamers since it can be played both indoors and outdoors. This new device of Nintendo is like a tablet, but with controllers attached.
The company has not given any details yet, but the Nintendo switch is expected to be out in March next year. They also mentioned some major video game developers that are also part of making this said high tech product. After all the years of hardship, Nintendo is looking forward to come back and cater smartphone market. In able to produce smartphone apps, Nintendo had to drop their consoles-only policy.
Vocabulary:
sneak peek – an opportunity to see something before it is officially available
look forward – something to hope for
hardship – difficulty
console – device
cater – provide for
Comprehension Questions:
- What is Nintendo Switch?
- What is the company Nintendo looking forward to?
- Why did Nintendo drop their console-only policy?
Express Your Opinion:
- Do you think that the release of Nintendo Switch will be successful?
- Is Nintendo’s decision to drop their console-only policy good?
- Are console games better than smartphone games?
- Do you agree that children are better off playing actual games than playing video games?