The early 1970s saw the introduction of personal computers and mass-produced game consoles and gaming consoles being popular in commercial areas and chain restaurants in the United States. Technological advances, such as Intel’s production of the world’s first microprocessor, paved the way for games like a gunfight, the first multiplayer human-to-human combat shooter, in 1975. […]
The phrase “video game” refers to everything from a solo game of Solitaire to massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs) with entire virtual planets where players interact with one another and transactions — generally points or game upgrades, but sometimes actual money – are made. Computers and laptops, mobile devices, gaming consoles, and, increasingly, phones and
As described in this article, virtual reality often involves a head-mounted display, a computer, smartphone, or console to construct the 3D scene, and some input tracking, such as hand tracking, voice tracking, or head tracking. This setup is now used by various head-mounted displays, including those from Oculus, HP, HTC, and PlayStation. The finest virtual
Beginning July 13, Sony has informed PlayStation 4 game developers that any new titles submitted for certification must be compatible with PlayStation 5. This means that all PS4 titles accepted for testing after the middle of that month are technically forwards compatible, meaning they can be played on Sony’s next-generation machine; however, it is up
Hello once more! It hasn’t been easy during the last 12 months. And I believe we’re all hoping that, because of the strenuous efforts of the medical community and individuals all across the world, we’ll start to see some light at the end of this long COVID-19 tunnel. PlayStation wanted to honor the community by
Hello, everyone! Wow, it’s been ten years since PlayStation Plus was initially presented to the world on June 29, 2010, and we’d like to thank every one of you for your continued support. Over the years, it’s been a fascinating adventure, bringing gamers together and giving members intriguing content and unique offers. We wouldn’t be
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Right now, online gaming is experiencing a huge renaissance. With events being cancelled all over the world, esports is quickly adapting by moving tournaments and showcases online. Even EVO, the annual fighting game championship held in Las Vegas, has moved to an online format and changed its roster to include games with better netcode. While
When Steam revealed in 2016 that it would start accepting Bitcoin, the gaming community realised something big was about to happen. Steam’s hegemony and reputation as a tastemaker not only compelled other gaming platforms to follow suit, but it also ushered in an era that a certain segment of the gaming community had long desired:
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At a time when the online gaming industry is facing increased regulatory pressure, with Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh recently banning all forms of online gambling and betting, including online games played for stakes, and other states such as Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Karnataka considering similar moves, the Meghalaya government last month notified a