A Brief History of Videogames

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The first video games were rather basic as they were lacking in colour, interactivity and communication as shown with Pong. Although they may have been fun it might have been very easy to get tired/bored of the games as there was only one thing you can do without having different modes.

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Over time, video games have completely changed from only having monochrome/bichrome games and being singleplayer to offering games with a huge range of colours along with multiplayer & team player games. Additionally, games used to only involve one mode that you can play on but now you can play with time trials or any other setting as seen in games such as Fruit Ninja. The graphics of games have also greatly improved from being pixelated to now looking more realistic and film like.

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I think that the most successful video games require you to think logically in order to level up or to go further into the narrative that may have been set up for the sake of the game. These are the games that makes players more invested and more willing to continue playing for the Personal Relationships they have built with the characters but also for the Visceral Pleasure after winning a level or completing a quest. People naturally like to win things as it makes them feel successful and accomplished which is what videogames can constantly offer for the player.

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People have criticised video games for being to violent which only causes a rise in crime that is committed in real life as people are replicating these actions. Others think that videogames are addictive and due to this addictive nature can lead to people becoming NEETs and in even worse cases can result in excessive gambling which can in turn ruin their lives. Additionally, it is said that this can distract students from their school work as they are too busy playing games to revise and do their homework. Some also worry that some do not leave their homes as they are gaming at all times.



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There are more than 200 million Fortnite players worldwide most of which are likely to be children.

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The reason why Fortnite is so popular is not only because it is free but also as it is fun, silly and humorous which is exactly what appeals to young children. Additionally, the cartoon-like graphics and ridiculous costumes and items make it seem more interactive for kids as they can provide the characters with these costumes making it appeal even more to the popular. Finally, the viral dances involved in Fortnite make it fun to watch and play as one can even replicate the dances done themselves. With all these aspects it is not surprising that Fortnite would be so popular.

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Some people may criticise Fortnite for not monitoring chats that may be occurring between players as due to the fact that it is known that mainly young people use Fortnite they are targets for scammers as they offer the in game currency, V-Bucks in exchange for the credit card numbers of their parents. Additionally, some children ado actually play a lot more than they actually should which can not only lead to addiction but can affect the development of their eyes from looking at such a bright screen for hours straight.

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Some criticisms that have been made to video games is that young people are becoming addicted along with becoming influenced by the violence from the games.