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.
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.
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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