Evolution of Gaming
With current generations raised on the lightning-fast processing speeds and crystal clear graphics of Xboxes and PlayStations and virtual reality fast approaching, it’s easy to forget that just 50 years ago, digital gaming existed in only a few laboratories around the world.
The First Ever Video Game
Most Recent Video Game
There are multiple improvements in todays gaming industry, such as the improvements of software allowing higher frame rates, better graphics, textures, sprites and many more. Additionally, the invention of MMOPRG has revolutionised gaming, allowing any player to interact with another no matter where they are located. 50 years ago, gaming was only available on massive, heavy machines, now we can play on our portable consoles and mobile phones without any struggle.
People used to game on these!
The Gameboy was the first ever gaming handheld device, Nintendo is credited with popularizing the handheld console concept with the release of the Gameboy in 1989 and as of 2018 continues to dominate the handheld console market with the Nintendo Switch. The gameboy when first released would cost you $169.99, while the new Nintendo Switch would cost you around $300.
Recently, consoles are becoming more home entertainment products as they're including platforms such as Netflix, Now Tv, BBC I-player and many more. The reason for this is for the industries to make serious profit.
Gaming Regulation
PEGI 3: Allows violence in a comical context, suitable for all age groups. No bad language and no images or noises that could scare children. For example, "FIFA 15".
PEGI 7: Any 'PEGI 3' rated game, but may contain some frightening sounds or scenes. For example, "Little Big Planet".
PEGI 12: Video games that display violence and graphic nature towards characters or animals. May contain, mild bad language and mild nudity. For example, "The Crew".
PEGI 16: Violent or sexual nature that would be expected in real life. For example, "Dark Souls".
PEGI 18: Gross violence, includes elements of specific violence and nudity. Hardest to classify the rating based on violence. For example, "Black Ops III".
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