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what is a video game is an electronic game in
which it allows one or more people to interact,
through various means of a controller, with a
device that displays video images. This electronic
device, known generically as a platformcan be by
means of a computer, an arcade machine, a
game console or a portable device, such as a
mobile phone. Video games are, year by year,
one of the main industries of art and
entertainment.
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What are
video games?
All about video games
The input device used to manipulate a video game Generally, video games make use of other
is known as a video game controller, or controller, ways, apart from the image, to provide
and it varies by platform. For example, one
controller might consist of just one button and a interactivity and information to the player.
joystick, while another might feature a dozen Audio is almost universal, using sound
buttons and one or more levers (knob). Early reproduction devices, such as speakers and
computer games used to use a keyboard for headphones. Another type of feedback is
interaction, or required the user to purchase a
joystick with at least one button.2 Many modern
through haptic peripherals that produce
vibration or force feedback, vibration
computer games allow or require the user to use a
sometimes being used to simulate force
keyboard and mouse simultaneously. Among the
most typical controllers are gamepads, joysticks, feedback.
keyboards, mice and touchscreens.
gta
Grand Theft Auto tells the
story of different criminals
and although there are
several, for a reason they
are related and involving
more characters in
problems as time goes by.
Generally the protagonists
are antiheroes. It is
considered a high game of
violence, so it is
recommended for minors.
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We will talk about the
video games that stand out
the most
The video game industry already
has a long history and the
generations that have passed
through it are ancient until now,
the most modern ones and the
aim is to be popular with new
gamers.
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1) Grand Theft Auto is a video game
series created by David Jones and
brothers Sam and Dan Houser. It
was originally developed by the
Scottish company DMA Design,
which was later renamed Rockstar
North, from the Rockstar Games
company.
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2) Halo is a science fiction video
game franchise created and
developed by Bungie Studios
through Halo: Reach, and now
managed by 343 Industries,
owned by Microsoft Studios.
3) Pac-Man is an arcade video
game created by video game
designer Toru Iwatani of the
Namco company, and distributed
by Midway Games in the US
market in the early 1980s. Since
Pac-Man was released on the
21st of May 1980, it was a
success.
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importance of video games

Among other advantages of

video games, the truth is that
they also stimulate several
senses at the same time, they

Importance of video
encourage users to be more
participatory thanks to
interactivity and encourage
reasoning, discernment and

games curiosity.

But among its handicaps is its

great addictive power, its high
cost and that it can cause sleep
disorders, among others.

Although the real

THE IMPORTANCE OF VIDEO
GAMES IN TODAY'S SOCIETY
Video games are large
companies that greatly influence
the behavior or even directly the
way of life of children,
adolescents or those not so
adolescent
THE EFFECTS OF VIDEO GAMES
ON THE BRAIN ACCORDING TO
SCIENTISTS Whether using a
console, the computer or our
mobile phone, even if it is at least
once, who has not played a video
game? Although they were born in
the last century, the 21st century is
and promises to be the true
“century of video games”.
disadvantage that worries
parents and teachers,
especially in the case of the
little ones, is that video games
can cause rejection of other
types of didactic material such
as books or simply contact
with the outdoors and playing
games outside. home, and
which in turn have other
advantages that video games
do not have, such as playing
with other children and
developing social skills.

Because you must play video
games is good
Broadly speaking, playing video
games is good for the brain.
Improves attention, memory and
visual and manual coordination,
as well as prevents brain aging.
Playing video games is good for
the brain. It impacts the brain
structure, increases the size of
some regions and activates
others, making them more
efficient, such as attention and
visuospatial skills.
Hence, in recent years, the use
of video games has been
subjected to criticism and
detractors. However, time and
various studies have shown
that in moderation, like
everything, playing video
games is good.
Therefore, it is best to
intersperse these types of
games with others outdoors
and thus make the most of all
of them. As well as, when it
comes to the little ones,
supervision by parents.

Videogame history
Ralph Baer birth name Rudolf Heinrich Baer (Rodalben,
The rise of video games came Rhineland-Palatinate, March 8, 1922 - Manchester (New
The history of videogames dates back to the 1940s when, Hampshire), December 6, 2014) 1 was a German-
with the Pong arcade machine after the end of World War II, the victorious powers built American engineer, video game pioneer, and inventor.
which is considered the the first programmable supercomputers such as the He is known as "the Father of video games", 2 being
commercial version of ENIAC in 1946. Note 1 The first attempts to implement recognized for his great contributions to games and the
Higginbotham's Tennis for character programs for playful games (initially chess video game industry. In 2006, he was awarded the
programs) soon appeared, and were repeated over the National Medal of Technology for "his transcendental
Two game. The system was following decades.1 The first modern video games and pioneering creation, development and
designed by Al Alcom for appeared in the 1960s, and since then the world of video commercialization of interactive video games, which
Nolan Bushnell at the newly games has not stopped growing and developing with the generated numerous uses, applications and large
founded Atari. The game was only limit that it has been imposed by the creativity of industries both in the field of entertainment and in the
developers and technological evolution. field of education."
introduced in 1972 and was
the cornerstone of the video
game as an industry.

what was the video

game boom
The rise of video games came with the Pong arcade machine which
is considered the commercial version of Higginbotham's Tennis for
Two game. The system was designed by Al Alcom for Nolan
Bushnell at the newly founded Atari.

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An important milestone in the

beginning of video games took
place in 1971 when Nolan
Bushnell began to
commercialize Computer Space,
a version of Space War,
although another recreational
version of Space War such as
Galaxy War may be ahead of
him in the early 70's in the
Stanford University campus.
The rise of video games came
with the Pong arcade machine
which is considered the
commercial version of
Higginbotham's Tennis for Two
game. The system was designed
by Al Alcom for Nolan Bushnell
at the newly founded Atari. The
game was introduced in 1972
and was the cornerstone of the
video game as an industry.
During the following years,
numerous technical advances
were implemented in video
games (notably
microprocessors and memory
chips). Games like Space
Invaders (Taito) or Asteroids
(Atari) appeared in arcades.

Since 2000: The beginning of the new century

In 2000 Sony released the anticipated PlayStation 2 and Sega released another console with the same technical characteristics of the Dreamcast,
nothing more than came with a 14-inch monitor, a keyboard, speakers and the same controls called Dreamcast Drivers 2000 Series CX-1 .

Microsoft entered the console industry by creating the Xbox in 2001.

Nintendo released the successor to the Nintendo 64, the Gamecube, and the first completely new Game Boy since the company's inception, the
Game Boy Advance. Seeing that it could not compete, especially with a new machine like Sony's, it announced that it would no longer produce
hardware, becoming only a software developer in 2002.

The personal computer PC is the most expensive gaming platform but also the one that allows the most flexibility. This flexibility comes from the
fact of being able to add components to the computer that can be constantly improved, such as graphics or sound cards and accessories such as
steering wheels, pedals and controls, etc. It is also possible to update games with official patches or with new additions made by the company that
created the game or by other users.

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