Video games are not just for fun

We delve deep into the mystery behind video games

By Whesly Handiseni

May 29, 2024

VIDEO games are essential in playing the huge part in the entertainment industry and there a lot to talk about giving certain themes that may be not know by players, but this article will try to unveil some of the mysteries behind. Tracing back the history of video games has started longtime back from the early days of Pong to the rise of modern consoles like PlayStation and Xbox with the greatest evolution of video games graphics which had come a long way and they continue to improve. Video games has come a long way with different genres of games like adventurous, action, comedy, car racing, sports amongst others as they all play key protagonist in life of both youths and adults. The concept of immersion is one of the benefit that is developed through engaging with video games. This concept refers to the feeling of being completely captivated in a game to the point where you feel like you are really there. Games such as The Last of Us and Red Dead Redemption are good examples of this concept, which is achieved through graphics, sound designs and game mechanics. There is also a relationship between video games and literature by the fact that there are a number of popular video games that are based on novels or some other forms of literature. There are games like The Witcher, Assassin’s Creed and The Lord of the Rings. These adaptations have been successful in capturing the world and characters of the original stories. Therefore, this link of video games and literature has power in making one to understand the storyline through reading first and then play the game or vice versa. What's more, video games and music also works hand-in-hand in the sense that music plays a crucial role in video games, setting the tone and creating emotional connection with players. The evolution of music in games started from 8-bit soundtracks to modern orchestral scores. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater series and Grand Theft Auto are video games which made use of licensed music. On the other palm, music itself can make the game interesting by engaging players in good mood through providing positivity in the minds of players. Video games are considered as an art form. Such games are considered to be works of art due to their unique combination of storytelling, visuals and gameplay, as they transport players to other worlds creating immersive experience that engage the player on an emotional level. Also the visuals in video games are like moving paintings and the stories can be just as deep as complex as those found in novels or movies. In addition, these video games also promote creativity and problem-solving as they usually require players to think outside the box and come up with creative thinking skills which may be applied to other areas of their lives. It also contributes to the sense of accomplishment and achievement in players by completing challenges and achieving goals within a video game. They also promote positive social interaction where there is a multiplayer mode in some games such as Animal Crossing, Second Life are some of known games which encourage players to work together to achieve a certain goal. This also foster teamwork and communication skills and can even lead to the formation of friendships. In ending, we can see that video games are not just for fun, but they have hidden mysteries that many do not know whenever they will be playing games.

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