Top 10  Trending Gaming Facts (EP-04):

1: Three renowned birds in Pokemon Red & Blue:

In Pokemon Red & Blue, the three renowned birds Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres actually mean “One Two Three” in Spanish! Artic-UNO, Zap-DOS, Mol-TRES as spelt in Spanish. All three Legendary Birds are great, but Zapdos is the best overall as it can put in a so-so performance across the Go Battle League, has the highest Attack stat of the trio, and is also one of the best Electric-type PvE strikers in the game.

2: Rockstar games paid to get negative press:

If you ever pitied Rockstar’s GTA for getting all the negative reviews, you can save your pity. Because Rockstar Games paid to get negative press for its GTA series. The games, especially GTA V, are some of the biggest money-makers in the history of video games, and GTA V still frequently appears on weekly sales charts to this day, years after it launched.

3: Masterpiece by inexperienced guys:

The highly successful FPS GoldenEye 007 was developed by a team that had never previously worked for any video games. 8 of 10 of its developers were totally inexperienced in the art of making video games.

4: Success behind Matching Puzzle Games:

Matching puzzle games are the most played games on mobile. Above all, many mobile games incorporate tile-matching mechanics, into their own gameplay. It enables them to offer their own twist on the original Match 3 game. Another reason why these types of games are so successful is that these games are generally easy to market.

5: Video Games preferred by older guys:

23% of video players in the US are over 50 years old. And if you’re wondering how regularly people play video games in the US, video game industry statistics show that 64% of US adults and 70% of those under 18 play video games regularly.

Of course, everybody has their preferences. Statistics from 2021 show that 73% of gamers in the United States reported owning a console, while 43% said they have a handheld system of some kind. 29% said they use a VR system.

6: video games help people connect with their friends:

56% of gamers play multiplayer games at least once a week. According to the video game statistics for 2018-2019, 55% of gamers admit that video games help them connect with their friends. Almost half say it helps their family spend more time together.

7: Promote learning and discourage negative behaviours:

Despite popular opinions, games promote learning and discourage negative behaviours. In fact, a study proves that regular gameplay improved mental health as well as cognitive and social skills and behaviour. Games are great for language gain. The research even showed that language acquisition didn’t even require that the game was a language game.

8: Beneficial for overcoming bias and cognitive dissonance:

Games are beneficial for overcoming bias and cognitive dissonance. A 2015 study demonstrates the power of games to overcome cognitive dissonance and reduce stereotypes.

Action games enhance attentional control. A 2012 study demonstrates that games are even effective at training us how to learn and shape our attention.

Games are great for language gain. The research even showed that language acquisition didn’t even require that the game was a language game.

9: Youtube videos-the most influential factor on game purchase decisions:

66% of game studios are currently making games for PC. Almost 38% worked on mobile games for smartphones and tablets. 31% of all studios developed a game for Playstation 4/Pro, while 28% worked on an Xbox game.

Youtube videos are the most influential factor in in-game purchase decisions followed by user reviews from communities or digital storefronts.

10: Increase the effectiveness of content reading:

By applying game mechanics, we can increase the effectiveness of content reading. Action games enhance attentional control. A 2012 study demonstrates that games are even effective at training us how to learn and shape our attention.

Games are great for language gain. The research even showed that language acquisition didn’t even require that the game was a language game.

A 2011 study proves that games are powerful motivators, but they function better when the learning is the playful part and not just a side note.

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