Bring out your ancient Nintendo and your prized game collection from the closet. National Video Game Day is July 8th! (National Video Games Day is on September 12). Despite the existence of professional gaming leagues, the prevalence of video games has skyrocketed over the past few decades. Video games are primarily used for recreational purposes. They are thrilling, stimulating, and, most importantly, not just for children. The first ever video game was a straightforward game of table tennis. There are currently over five million activities available. From high-speed racing adventures to virtual duels fraught with danger, there is a genre for everyone. If you want to learn more about video games, you should follow these top journalists.
The background of National Video Game Day
Gaming is a very serious industry. Even though playing video games has been one of the most popular interests since their inception, many people have made a living from it. PewDiePie, the most popular YouTuber in the world, is a testament to this. From its inauspicious beginnings as simple arcade games to the creation of entire digital universes with intricate narratives, gaming has certainly come a long way. There are video games with superior narratives to genuine live-action films. The “Batman: Arkham” series is regarded as the greatest superhero video game of all time, and the story has garnered more praise than recent “Batman” films.
Universities devised the earliest video games in the 1950s. Among the experimental diversions were virtual versions of paper games such as tic-tac-toe. 1940 at the New York World’s Fair, Dr. Edward Uhler Condon debuted what is widely regarded as the first gaming machine. More than 50,000 people played the displayed game, which was based on the mathematical game “Nim,” during its time on exhibit. The computer algorithm won more than ninety percent of all contests.
Three decades later, in 1967, Ralph Baer, the inventor of gaming, created the ‘Brown Box,’ the first ever commercially-available game system. This motivated Atari to develop the now-iconic video game “Pong.” This was followed by a copyright infringement litigation, but Atari prevailed with the release of the Atari 2600. This ushered in the era of legendary video games such as “Donkey Kong” and “Pac-Man.”
In 1983, when the gaming industry collapsed, Nintendo’s triumph came. They broke records by releasing some of the most popular gaming franchises, such as “Super Mario Bros.” and “The Legend of Zelda.” As Sega entered the market and pushed 3D gaming forward, the competition increased.
Beginning in the early 21st century, the modern era of video games was inaugurated by the Sony PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii. Since then, video games have taken over all digital platforms, with video game applications available in every store. This also resulted in the formation of an online gaming community. Since 2007, the increasing prevalence of smartphones has also influenced the evolution of game development, with some of the most popular games being exclusive to the mobile platform.
The future of gaming is virtual reality. Major corporations such as Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo are all seeking VR gaming advancements.
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NATIONAL VIDEO GAME DAY ACTIVITIES
Conduct a marathon with pals.
Take a sick day from work (or, if your boss is extremely chill, just tell him/her it’s Video Game Day), break out Mario Kart 64, and get ready to party like it’s 1999. Although one could easily play for hours, it is always a good idea to have a variety of games available for your enthusiastic guests.
Attend a themed pub
If you’re over the age of 21 and all of your friends are working, find the nearest video game-themed pub and venture out to meet new friends. You might even make a number of new friends!
Dress up
Whether you see yourself as a Luigi or a Nathan Drake, assembling the costume is half the enjoyment. What about the other half? Obviously, displaying it.
5 FACTS
The creators of the Atari game “E.T.” literally buried copies of the game in the New Mexico desert because it was so terrible.
Due to the immense prevalence of e-sports, the last few League of Legends World Championships had a larger audience than the NBA Finals or Super Bowl!
According to a recent study, the average age of a gamer is 35, indicating that the gaming market is expanding beyond children and adolescents.
“Mortal Kombat,” the greatest fighting game of all time, had no moniker for the first six months of its development.
As part of a Chex cereal promotion, “Chex Quest” was released; it was the first video game to ever appear as a cereal box prize.
NATIONAL VIDEO GAME DAY DATES
Year | Date | Day |
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2023 | July 8 | Saturday |
2024 | July 8 | Monday |
2025 | July 8 | Tuesday |
2026 | July 8 | Wednesday |
2027 | July 8 | Thursday |