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The Wide World of Video Games

The world of video games is flourishing more than ever- there has never been such a huge number of worldwide players, so much technological advancement in the games, and so much to look forward to for future gaming options. Recently released games have graphics that are nearly indistinguishable from reality, and the improvement of virtual reality will make these types of games the industry standard in the near future. There has also been increased demand for fitness and casino gaming.

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The Best-Selling Video Game Consoles of All Time

Take a trip down memory lane with some of the best-selling video game consoles of all time from the team at vr.space. This visualization will make you smile and remember the good old days and your age will determine how many of these you remember.

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The Ultimate Timeline of 130 Video Game Controllers

The origin of video game controllers can be traced back to the first computers, medical applications, military operations, and even aerospace technology. For example, the first video game controller that appears on this timeline was created in 1962 to operate a game called Spacewar!

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The Top 50 Best-Selling Video Games of All Time

Video games have certainly come a very long way from the days of home consoles like Atari, Colecovision and Intellivision. Today, video games are a huge part of our culture, especially with the current generation of systems which sees Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo on top. However, there are some video game franchises and individual titles that have spanned several decades with their successful.

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Age breakdown of video game lovers

Everyone believes that video games are only a thing for the younger generation and kids and predominantly for males only. But, in reality, it is totally different. The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) revealed that video gaming is not only dominated by the male audience and young users.

In fact, the stats are quite opposite because around 41 percent out of all the gamers in the United States are females whereas, the average age of video gamers is between 35 to 44 years.

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Top-selling video gaming franchises

When it comes to the top-selling video games, there are some common names that have topped the list for quite a long time now. Recently, the addition to the Call of Duty franchise that was rolled out globally on all the platforms is likely to be one of the most unforgettable and significant events in the gaming world.

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The top Video Game Conferences you must not miss out in 2021

We have seen the evolution of gaming from the days where we used to sit on the floor in our family room and play games of those blocky graphics of Atari to PlayStation 5 finally. Back then, the graphics of Nintendo and Sega seemed so real as well. Most of the current generation have played Nintendo and PlayStation.

On one hand, gaming freaks invest in the latest console as soon as it rolls out whereas, the other side of the coin gets huge money. Yes, the market shares of the gaming industry have been seeing massive spikes for the last decade.

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Nintendo’s new game gives game development lessons

A new game called “Game Builder Garage” for Nintendo Switch is all set to launch on 11th June 2021. The game is priced at $29.99 which is for people of every age. But, do you know that this game will teach you how to develop games?

There are seven major lessons that the game features and each lesson has different steps that must be completed to reach another level. These lessons will teach the users in detail about creating different types of games. Once a player is done with all the lessons, he/she will be allowed to build their own 
game freely without the need of following any template.



The lessons are very colorful, cutely designed and taught in the simplest of language that even kids can understand. However, children might not get some difficult English vocabulary words or might find navigating through the Switch a little tricky.

Nintendo’s new game gives game development lessons

Most highly-priced video games ever

The immense popularity gained by the gaming industry in the previous decade is probably the biggest achievement in technology. With time, the quality and graphical level of the video games have improved to an unbelievable extent which indicates how well the technologies have been incorporated in order to give the game real like feel.

As the quality of video games improved, the prices of games also increased, and rightfully so, the developers worked extremely hard to create their masterpieces and price them accordingly. We have also been provided with some incredible 3D games that take us completely to the world of the game.

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How long one needs to work to afford Xbox Series X/S

The latest console releases by giant gaming companies have left all the gamers excited. Unlike the old times when gaming consoles and their CDs were affordable by almost everyone, newer models of video gaming consoles are pretty heavy on the pockets. The two major competitors of gaming consoles are Xbox and PlayStation, but today’s infographic will highlight how much does different series of an Xbox cost and how many working days are needed in order to get your hands on the Xbox Series X/S and their games.

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Minecraft Earth game to be shut down in June

Microsoft has announced to close down its ambitious game Minecraft Earth, and the reason behind it is the COVID-19 pandemic. The game was a rival to Pokémon Go and was designed in blocks covering the world where players could meet and play the game together. The Minecraft team says that the game was developed for free movement and collaborative play which is unfortunately impossible because of the ongoing pandemic.

Minecraft Earth game to be shut down in June

Increased reports of Hacking in the Video gaming world

Video gaming is one of the few things in the world that people can never turn their backs on. With the video gaming market on the rise, it has become impossible for people to subsidize its use because as long as upgrades are being processed, there is no going back from this oddly satisfying world of gaming. Apart from its benefits, there are also a few elements that cannot be overlooked at any cost. The element of Hacking that comes with exposure to video gaming is extremely vital for the industry as it has the power to feed on data and information of users provided in the games.

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Which Twitch streamers earn the most?

Twitch is the most widely used online live streaming platform where users stream their video gameplay and are enjoyed by an audience of billions. Twitch was launched back in 2011 and has gained fame with time. The platform now has 2 million monthly streamers, and viewership is constantly increasing as people are getting more and more involved in Esports. Streamers play the top-rated and viral video games and do the commentary themselves that keep users glued to their screens. Twitch has become a great source of income for famous streamers as they have gained enough popularity and earn a six-figure income. The infographic shows a detailed view of all the top streamers with the highest pays and where do they belong in the world. TwitchTracker was used to calculate the yearly subscription revenue that these streamers generate and to calculate the annual donation income known as Bits and Cheers on the platform, TwitchStats helped.

The infographic shows 20 Twitch streams that earn the most, and according to it, 12 out of 20 top earners get 80% of their total income from subscriptions, whereas some earn more from donations and advertisements. There are no restrictions on any region by Twitch; people from any part of the world can join the platform and follow whichever streamer they want regardless of where they are. xQcOW earns the most with Twitch streaming; his annual revenue is estimated at $1,984,001.

14 out of the 20 highest paid Twitch streamers are from North America; on the other hand, the rest are from South America and Europe. The United States of America has the largest Twitch viewership (24.32%), followed by Germany on the second (6.66%). Most of the highest-paid Twitch streamers are from the United States.

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Animal Crossing items with the best ROI

The new hit video game of 2020, Animal Crossing: New Horizon, has gained enormous popularity in no time. It is an extremely addictive and joyful life simulator game that has attracted millions of people. The game's plot is that you play as a human being who moves to an island where you have to build your home and a community that includes animal-people. The game is a great escape from the real world worries because you are lost in your own little world with some adorable and friendly animals. Animal Crossing helps you bring your desire to live on a paradise island to game. However, getting some amazing items for your home and island requires immense patience as you only get the premium thing by luck and wait.

Some of the very impatient and highly addicted users who cannot leave the things on luck have headed to Nookazon, which is a fan-made website for Animal Crossing: New Horizon players that allow the users to buy items that they want on their island. Players can easily trade or sell their items from the game within the game through the Nookazon server.

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Sci-Fi movies and games from over the past 50 years

If you are one of those people who do not miss a single Sci-fi movie just because your heart fails to resist it, then this is exactly where you need to be. The Sci-Fi movies trends took over the film industry in the year 1968 and most people did not really understand the concept behind it at that time. But as time began to pick up the pace, the trend took over and more and more producers started working in this area. Considering the following infographic, it is evident that their decision was absolutely right!

 

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50 years of gaming: How far we have come

The gaming industry is the most successful in the world right now. The fact that the annual gaming revenue is larger than the movie and music industry combined is evidence that we have come a long way from the days of Pac-Man. As one of the biggest earning media sectors, the gaming industry has an estimated $165 billion in revenue is generated in 2020.


Video games have been around for a long time. They were first recognized in the 1960s, which led to Atari being famous for bringing games. Video games were just starting, and one of the earliest video games known to man was Pong by Atari in 1972. The game kickstarted the industry as people were playing the game all the time. Pong became a sensation in the early 1970s. Many companies started their versions of the famous arcade table tennis game. Atari was also the first company to release the world’s first console back in 1977.

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Google announces amazing lineup for Stadia

Following the biggest gaming release of the year, PS5 and Xbox Series X, Google also revealed some plans for its Stadia game streaming service. Stadia has proved to be a stellar platform for gaming by the gamers. Much like a video streaming service, Stadia is a game streaming service with millions of people active on it.

Google announces amazing lineup for Stadia

PlayStation remains the best-selling video game console

With the start of the holiday season this year, a battle between two of the most prominent names in the world of gaming consoles, i.e., PlayStation and Xbox will be started. Both the companies have launched their latest models that are, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, and surprisingly both consoles are priced the same, i.e., $499.

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According to PUBG Corporation, PUBG Mobile is coming back to India, the world’s second largest internet market, after being banned in the country. The game will make an appearance in a new avatar, called as PUBG Mobile India and has been especially created for users in India.  


PUBG Corporation also added that it is planning to make an investment worth $100 million in India, along with parent firm KRAFTON. The purpose behind the investment is to cultivate the local video game, esports, entertainment, and IT industries ecosystems in the country. Moreover, it plans to recruit 100 employees in India.  


PUBG was banned in India as a result of cybersecurity concerns, alongside more than 200 other apps that were linked to China, including TikTok.  

PUBG is Returning to India in New Avatar as PUBG Mobile India

 

The Evolution of Video Games

Gaming has only brought happiness and joy to the people since the beginning. Whether you were playing Space Invaders in 1978 or you are playing Call of Duty: Warzone in 2020, you always find gaming therapeutic. The video game industry has evolved into one of the biggest industries there are. Video games generate more revenue than movies and music industries collectively generate.


Of course, there have been a lot of technological advancements made in the world, but video game industry has always kept updated with the technology to provide the users with the best experience of the generation. Within two decades, gaming has transformed into a fully-fledged industry and it is now an actual profession people can pursue.

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