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Video Games the New Frontier |
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Written by Bryce Verdier
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Monday, 23 June 2008 |
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Video games have progressed a great deal from when they first came out. Who could have imagined the realistic graphics, sound and music? Or, who would have thought of the multiplayer capabilities or the innovative game controllers? Video games were certain to be popular, but who knew that they would blossom into an industry worth billions?
by BryceVerdier
Video games have progressed a great deal from when they first came out. Who could have imagined the realistic graphics, sound and music? Or, who would have thought of the multiplayer capabilities or the innovative game controllers? Video games were certain to be popular, but who knew that they would blossom into an industry worth billions?
The idea of a video game was entertained as far back as 1947. But, not until 1971 was the first commercially made video game available. Created by Ted Dabney and Nolan Bushnell it was named "Computer Space". On the heels of this was the Magnavox Odyssey in 1972 which was the first home gaming console.
Thirty years later, video games are some of the most profitable entertainment devices ever made. An enormous variety of systems have come out since then and they're improved continuously in multiplayer capabilities, Internet play, and computing power.
Video games can be played on various platforms. Among them are the PC game that is played on the computer, a console game which is a device connected to the television or monitor, a handheld which is gaming system that is portable and can be played nearly anywhere and the arcade game platform which is the standard, large electronic unit found in arcades the world over. Also, you can play video games on mobile phones, MP3 players, graphing calculators, GPS receivers, digital cameras, and watches however these do not offer nearly the same dimension and experience as the aforementioned platforms.
Originally, arcade games were meant to allow one person play a video game against the computer and in many cases against another human player. As time and technology kicked in, video game consoles allowed up to four different players to play at home. However, with the invention of the Wii system, up to 12 players can play at one time. The incredible part about this technology is that you can play simultaneously with local players and players around the world.
How is this possible? The answer is via the Internet. Presently the capabilities for Internet gaming are being implemented in nearly all video game console systems. LAN's and the Internet permit up to 32 players or more to play in a single game at one time. These capabilities also let players to talk through voice chat or instant messaging.
Video games have come a long way from Table Tennis, Atari and Pac-Man. The universe of video games expands more and more every day with the rapid advance of technology. The video game makers are always incorporating new technological advances to make for a better, more exciting gaming experience. As video games become ever more powerful and realistic the line between reality and the virtual world is beginning to blur.
About the Author:
Bryce Verdier is a video games enthusiast, and his latest acquisitions are a Nintendo Wii and a PlayStation 3. He's writing a book on secret strategies for the Nintendo Wii when he's not busy playing video games. Only registered users can write comments.
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