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Ready to game? Celebrate National Video Games Day by playing your favorite classic or trying something new - it's time to get your game on!
Get your controllers ready to celebrate National Video Games Day on September 12! This day was created in 2008 to recognize the impact that video games have had on our culture, from providing entertainment and fostering friendly competition among friends to inspiring creativity and innovation. It's a great opportunity for gamers of all types, from young kids just getting into gaming all the way up to seasoned veterans, to get together for some good old-fashioned fun.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1958</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Video Game Creation</div><div class='timeline-text'>Physicist William Higinbotham invents the first true video game, Tennis for Two, which was showcased at the Brookhaven National Laboratory.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1972</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Start of Atari Era</div><div class='timeline-text'>Atari Inc. was founded and it launched the classic video game 'Pong', revolutionizing the gaming industry.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1985</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Nintendo Enters Gaming Scene</div><div class='timeline-text'>Nintendo released the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), and with it, the iconic video game Super Mario Bros., forever changing the landscape of video games.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1993</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Age Ratings Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>Due to violent video games like Mortal Kombat, the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) was established to give age and content ratings for video games.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Microsoft's First Console</div><div class='timeline-text'>Microsoft introduces the Xbox, its first gaming console, expanding the competition in the gaming industry and giving birth to the popular Halo franchise.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Video Games Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Video Games Day is created to celebrate the cultural impact of video games on society.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a video game tournament</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather up your friends and organize a video game tournament. Pick the game you want to play and set up a bracket to see who comes out on top.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Play an all-day marathon</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Choose your favorite game and spend the entire day playing it. Invite some friends to join you and make it a competition to see who can finish first or hit the highest score.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Explore a new game</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to explore a new game that you haven't played before. Find something interesting in the App Store or Xbox Live Marketplace, or visit your local game store to find something unique.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit an arcade</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a trip down memory lane by visiting an arcade near you. Enjoy all the classic games or try something new that you've never seen before.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Plan a gaming party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for an evening of gaming fun! Set up multiple consoles with different games and let the competition begin!</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Video games provide entertainment</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Video games provide a fun and interactive way to pass the time. Whether you're playing alone or with friends, you can enjoy hours of varying challenges and exciting gameplay that will keep your brain active and engaged!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Video games have something for everyone</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>From first person shooters to RPG's, there is an unlimited variety of games available to suit different tastes. You are sure to find something that fits your interests - no matter what kind of game you prefer, you'll never be without something to play!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Video games help build friendships & relationships</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Playing video games with friends and family can help bring people together. You can bond over a shared passion for gaming while learning strategies from each other and having fun! If you don't have anyone to play with, there's always the option of joining online gaming communities where you can make new connections!</p></div></div>
National Video Games Day is celebrated on September 12th every year. In 2024, it will fall on a Thursday.
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