"Hello every creature," Sunset introduced them to the show, "I have brought something from my world to share with all my friends here. It's called a video game and I am a huge fan of it." She presented the game station to the others, who were looking at it with a mix of fascination, or boredom in the case of Trixie.
"So this is a really big thing back in your world?" Starlight asked, "What sort of games do you play?" She prodded the remotes and pressed the buttons.
"They're called video games and they range from different genres. I prefer the action ones with powerups, quests and awesome baddies. Rise of Tirek was one game that I adore and I have it hereto show you all today," Sunset held the disc with enthusiasm.
"Hold on," Starlight said in shock, "Did you say Tirek?"
"I know, it's a coincidence," Sunset waved a hoof, "Twilight informed me of what he's done and all. Anyway, who wants to play. The great thing about this is it's multiplayer!" She clapped her hoof. Seeing her enthusiasm to get everypony involved, the rest just shrugged and held a controller in their magic, whilst Tempest used her hoof. She took it gingerly between them and looked at the different command buttons.
Sunset plugged the game into a magical conductor, since Equestria doesn't have an electrical grid, and switched on the game, putting the disc into the player. Sound soon filled the room, causing ears to perk up and looks of interest flashing across the others' faces.
"This is going to be interesting," Trixie said.
"You can say that again," Starlight looked at the screen with fascination. Tempest was more focused on the command buttons.
"The ones on the left are directions, either to go left, right, jump up or go down levels. The bottom left is called a joystick which is used to help move your character when doing these actions. The buttons on the right help you gain, possess, unlock or use powerups against some creature. Just press them and they will activate," Sunset informed them what the different buttons and switches do.
"Okay, sounds straight forward enough," Tempest looked at the buttons and switches before putting on the headphones. Everypony was putting on these as Sunset went to the first level.
"In order to bead Tirek, it requires teamwork, communication and complete concentration. I'm looking at you Trixie with your Great and Powerful fantasies," Sunset looked the magician.
"No idea what you're talking about, wink," Trixie winked as she teased. Sunset turned to Starlight, who shrugged. She sighed and pressed the button.
Level 1: Begin!
The players were immediately thrown into a dark red cave where a certain red centaur was waiting for them.
"You think you can defeat me," Tirek roared from the screen, "Come and give me your best shot at it, if you are feeling brave."
"Starlight, you get the chest and find the powerup, Tempest you must avoid his blasts. Me and Trixie will need to solve a puzzle to find a way out and defeat him once and for all!" Sunset commanded as she went into full gamer mode. Everypony did as she instructed, Starlight quick to reach the chest. Opening it, she found a massive hammer which she turned, jumped and swung it at Tirek.
"Take that you magic-stealing centaur!" Starlight cried out in triumph, obviously just a caught in the action as Sunset. Meanwhile, Tempest was giving all she got that her hooves could control. Not having levitation was tricky, but she was pulling it off with the best she got.
"This is amazing!" She cried out with pure focus.
Trixie and Sunset reached a certain door and the high levels and found a sliding mechanism puzzle. Sunset groaned.
"I always don't do well with these puzzles," Sunset said, "How will we ever solve this in time to get out of here?"
"Never fear, Trixie is here!" Trixie said as she slid the pieces to get the key unlocked, "Trixie has mastered the sliding puzzles on many unnamed backalley markets to get supplies when she has limited bits in her purse!"
"What?!" Sunset said in shock.
"That is a story for another time, and Trixie fears she will get caught once this goes out," Trixie chuckled wryly. Eventually she got the key out and now all they had to do is get to the other side and unlock the door so that everypony can escape, It was all or nothing.
"I'll take the top, you take the bottom," Sunset instructed as she and Trixie took positions, jumping up and down to avoid Tirek's blasts, passing the key in turns when one was lagging behind. Sunset was the first to reach the door with the key and opened their escape route.
"Everypony, come in and we will complete the level!" Sunset shouted at everypony, and they all made a mad dash towards their exit.
Level Complete
Everypony fell back into their seats from pure exhilaration from the game.
"That was amazing!" Tempest cried out, which was very unlike her "We've got to play this again another time. Any ideas when?"
"I know Spike, Big Macintosh and Discord have a Guys' Night, so how about we do a Gals' Night?" Starlight suggested.
"That sounds good to me," Sunset agreed, with the others nodding, "And you guys really grasp the game. Not bad for a first attempt."
"Well, that's all we have time for today. Thank you Sunset for bringing the game along with you to show us. We well be back soon, so be sure to stick around," Starlight rounded off.