Online Gaming

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The internet has spurred new ways of gaming. Nowadays, gaming does not only take place through the use of gaming devices like PlayStation and X-Box. The popularity of online gaming is surging as people are finding it more convenient to play games online.

Gaming used to be perceived as a hobby for hardcore gaming enthusiasts. This was because in the past, gaming equipment are a basic requirement for gamers to indulge in their hobby. Gaming equipment like game consoles and game cartridges are pretty expensive in the past, considering that gaming industry was pretty new in the digital age. As a result, gaming was a luxury which only the rich and middle-classes could afford.

The advent of the internet, however, has perpetuated more accessible and affordable ways of gaming. Online gaming is more accessible, convenient and cheaper than offline gaming. Gamers no longer need to save up for professional gaming equipment to participate in an online game. Majority of online games require the most basic computer equipment. Only gamers who wish to enhance their gaming experience would consider purchasing better equipment for themselves.

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In addition, online gaming has also enabled communication to take place in the virtual world. With the introduction of multiplayer role playing games (RPG), players involved in interactive gaming can interact and play with other players from other parts of the world. This provides them with opportunities to socialize with other players online and develop healthier gaming habits—habits that involved communication and interaction as opposed to an individual playing a game by his/ herself.

Online gaming has also changed world people view gaming. As many networking sites like Facebook introduces new games to the social media community once in a while, light gamers are encouraged to play games at their own leisure. There is no pressure for them to commit into a serious gaming mode, unlike hardcore gamers. Hence, online gaming provides a wider variety of games for all kinds of gamers.

More people are beginning to recognize online gaming as a professional occupation. Dozens of gaming events are organized each month to reward professional gamers with recognition and monetary rewards for their contributions towards the gaming industry. As technology progresses, the gaming industry is becoming more sought after. Gaming companies are expanding and constantly recruiting new game developers to carry the gaming experience into the next level.