Video Gaming, and Information Systems.

Video gaming is an important topic that has expanded worldwide in the past ten years.   It has become a way of life for many. With almost 3 billion people playing video games, it has made a huge impact. Video gaming whether it be on a Xbox console, PlayStation console, or a PC. They are all connected to the internet and allow connection with friends and now provides a platform on how to make connections and meet special opportunities.

It has become a way of life for many. With almost 3 billion people playing video games, it has made a huge impact.

Gaming all started 30 years ago.  They started out as low-end single-player video games such as Mario Bros. Since this inception, the games have changed enormously.  We are now capable of interaction with others with high-end technology that we never thought possible.  With this massive multiplayer gaming market and ability to play anywhere in the world with high-definition graphics and simulations to look lifelike, the games have changed our world and the way we live. They have become a medium of communication, as huge as social media.  They take us away into another reality and offer an engaging experience. And with this ever growing technology in the video game universe, it is now a significant way of how some people of the millennial generation connect and socialize with friends while playing things they enjoy.

With the massive amounts of people playing video games, it has had a huge impact on our lives and our culture.  They have shaped who we are and our society.  Our identity is defined by the games and enables us to bond with unexpected people all over the world. All due to mutual interest in a certain game, you could connect with someone on the opposite side of the world, otherwise if video games weren’t around that opportunity to meet people would be more limited. The way we entertain ourselves is now with video gaming and social media.  They have become the norm for many, many people now. Especially, with the growth of the recent MMO (massively multiplayer online) video game “Fortnite”, has appealed to many audiences with their varying cosmetic items. This in turn has appealed to such a wide audience of people that there was a point where all of my friends were playing it, even the ones who don’t play video games at all! Fortnite not only had done the impossible and connected non video gamers with video gamers, but had started a revolution for gaming where people from all platforms no matter if it may be Xbox, PlayStation or PC everyone can all play together.

people from all platforms no matter if it may be Xbox, PlayStation or PC everyone can all play together.

With the ever-changing technology that’s expanding with the endless possibilities, gaming will continue to grow and continue to draw the attention of people. Not only for playing the video games but, for career possibilities.  Video gaming has brought the attention of many to develop careers in the industry.  People are now going to college to major in gaming, establishing successful careers in the field and developing more and more ways expanding the gaming market. 

It now brings in $196 billion in revenue and expected to continue.  More companies are popping all over looking to capture a piece of the market.  

The impact of video games on our society holds infinite possibilities. Who knows, within a few years we could be connecting with people through virtual reality and meet job opportunities the same way.