National Video is a day when we celebrate the innovation of video games. It has provided many people with entertainment, creative outlets, community, relaxation, enjoyment, and more.
Video games are a source of entertainment. It has been going on for decades and evolved from simple games like hide and seek to Pac man to our new generation of online gaming. Video games bring people together from the communities made about the games, shared interests, chats, and way you can play with friends online. It is also a good way to wind down by yourself and give yourself a break by immersing yourself in a different world.
The downside of video games with all things is that they can become addictive. Sitting around all day for hours on a screen isn't good for your health and social interaction. You need to have a balance and not let video games be the priority. There are many things to be done, especially taking care of yourself, being your physical and mental health.
Video game fun facts:
The worst video game of all time
The Atari game “E.T.” is widely regarded as the worst video game of all time — it was so bad that the creators literally buried copies of the game in the New Mexico desert.
More viewers than the Super Bowl!
Such is the popularity of e-sports that the past few championships of the League of Legends World Competition have had a bigger viewership than the NBA finals or Super Bowl!
Not just for teenagers
The average age of a gamer is 35, according to a recent study — this proves that the gaming market is expanding beyond kids and teenagers.
Nameless Kombat
The greatest fighting game of all time, “Mortal Kombat,” didn’t have a name for the first six months of its development.
A game for the price of a cereal?
The game “Chex Quest” was released as part of a Chex cereal promotion — it was the first video game ever to come as a cereal box prize.
Enjoy gaming everyone on some of these hot summer days!
References:
Sachon, L. (2020, July 8). National Video Game Day. National Today. https://nationaltoday.com/video-game-day/
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