In today’s gaming market, there are many games for the avid gamer to choose from. From consoles to online gaming, there’s never a shortage of games to play.
Rewind over twenty years ago, I remember begging my mother to buy me the NES (Nintendo Entertainment System). It was the latest in video game technology and everyone on my block had one except for me. I had to ride my bike to my best friend’s house only to have to wait an hour or more to play. Video games weren’t as available as they are today.
In 2014 however, they’re everywhere. Not only are there game consoles, but there are also PC games, and online games. In fact, online gaming will soon take the lead over consoles and pre-installed pc games. "The report Online Game Market Forecasts estimates worldwide revenue from online games to reach $35 billion by 2017"(forbes.com).
Let’s not forget about mobile video games that have been extremely popular. The introduction of Apple’s iPhone in 2007 changed the playing field in a significant, exciting way. "The iPhone created a “wide-open” market for third-party titles, where the barrier to entry for developers is low and games cost relatively little money for consumers" (theesa.com). Internet users worldwide with a smartphone have easy access to a plethora of mobile applications such as the ever addicting Angry Birds by Rovio Mobiles. "Mobile games remained the largest segment in terms of revenue, accounting for around a quarter of the total market" (marketwatch.com).
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