Video Games Day: Celebrate the spirit of gaming!!!


The devastating pandemic has set new meaning to traditional ways of recreation. This Video Games Day comes with a whole new dimension of entertainment. As the Coronavirus has restricted social activity beyond homes, video games are getting new fanatics in all age groups. This form of fun is an opportunity to relive your childhood days with old school video games and also a chance to try out the new levels that challenge you. The best part of playing video games amid pandemic is that no one is going to check you for long screen time.

History of Video Games Day

Though the idea of gaming emerged from the military training exercises across the global armies and later it evolved with the elements of virtual reality and special effects. The idea of gaming took shape with time and the first actual video game ever created is often thought to be Bertie the Brain, an artificial intelligence designed to play Tic-Tac-Toe. Considering that Bertie was a 4-meter high machine built on vacuum tube technology, you can imagine it didn’t get out much, in fact, it was disassembled after the Canadian National Exhibition it was revealed at, and never rebuilt. A year later a computer was built called Nimrod, Nimrod was a computer built and displayed at the Festival of Britain in 1951 and designed to play a game called Nim.

From these humble beginnings, things continued to build, first with Cabinet style games which became hugely popular, and then into the first consoles, home-based platforms you could play the games on. In the years that followed the development of computers and video games just kept growing exponentially, until they now absolutely permeate our culture. What used to be a luxury item for the rich and elite has now become a standard part of most people’s homes, and a diversion that involves all ages.

The healing power of video games

Parents often fear and worry about their children's addiction to video games but this old thought is getting replaced as we get to know more about the power of these games. There are actually a number of benefits that are associated with video games.

Did you know that they can actually be good for you? Of course, not all of the games on the market today provide educational value, yet there are some that involve teamwork and problem-solving, and they have been shown to enhance the gray matter in your brain, ultimately growing it. By playing video games, you can actually increase the number of different skills, ranging from communication skills to problem-solving.

The benefits do not end there when it comes to video games either. Video games can also increase happiness. After all, they provide a lot of fun. However, it is more than that. Recent studies have shown that adults who play video games are more relaxed and less stressed when compared with those who do not. Plus, the rush that you get when you complete a level that was difficult to overcome is a great feeling. 

 Professional possibilities

It is also worth touching on the fact that video games push and inspire tech boundaries. The first video games that were created were deemed modern phenomenons, and since then, video games have been wowing and amazing us. If you have ever slid on a VR headset, you will know exactly what we are talking about. The video games that are on the market today are incredibly exciting and boast the most impressive graphics. If this is something that really interests you, you may want to consider doing a career in this part of gaming and technology in the future.

Find the newest craze this Video Games Day

Video Games give you the much-desired fun.  The great thing about video games today is that technology has advanced significantly, meaning that you can easily enjoy games with friends and loved ones. You can even connect with other gamers from across the world. So, why not enjoy a video game with a friend? You might not be able to meet your friends physically due to COVID but you can have a good time with them over multiplayer video games virtually. So get together with your friends and play a bunch of video games! 

The world is under stress and the need for mental healing is being felt, video games can bring a happy feeling, fun, and a good bout to stress. Get your share of happiness hidden in your video game.


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