When video games were first introduced, you could only play a game by going to a local video arcade or convenience store and standing at a massive gaming console that could only play one game and required coins to be able to play. Things have advanced greatly since then.
How Gaming Has Evolved
The first major breakthrough with gaming was the invention of personal gaming consoles. These consoles could be purchased and hooked up to your own TV to be able to play. This was huge for video gamers. Since then, many consoles have been introduced and every few years, a new console hits the market with better graphics and innovative ways of playing, including the Xbox Kinect which doesn’t require controllers and instead follows the movements of players using voice commands instead of pressing buttons.
Use of the Internet in Gaming
Another advancement in gaming is the Internet. This includes MMORPGs, social media gaming, gambling, and online bingo. Even personal consoles such as the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 are able to connect online so that players can play with each other. Instead of having LAN parties or inviting over all your friends to play together, gamers are now able to play with others from around the world through the use of the Internet. Console players are able to use programs such as Xbox Live to connect to other players while computer gamers play online with MMORPGs.
It’s truly amazing to see how gaming has changed in just the last three decades. It makes you wonder how things will change in the next three.
