10 strange truths about video gaming

Here are the top 10 strange truths about video gaming:

1. Gamers can suffer from “Gamer’s Thumb,” a condition that results from excessive use of the thumbs during controller or keyboard use.

3. The first video game ever created was “Tennis for Two,” and it was played on an oscilloscope in 1958.

Video games are more popular than movies and music combined.

There are more than 2.5 billion gamers worldwide, and the average gamer age is 34 years old.

Video games can be addicting, and the World Health Organization has officially classified “gaming disorder” as a mental health condition.

Fast-paced Video games can cause players to experience “Cybersickness” – dizziness, nausea, and headaches.

The estimated global video game industry value is $159 billion, and it is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 9.3% from 2020 to 2027.

The voice of Mario, the iconic character in “Super Mario Bros.,” is Charles Martinet, who has voiced the character in over 100 video games.

2. Some studies suggest that video games can improve vision and cognitive ability, especially in elderly adults.
3. The first video game ever created was “Tennis for Two,” and it was played on an oscilloscope in 1958.
4. Video games are more popular than movies and music combined.
5. There are more than 2.5 billion gamers worldwide, and the average gamer age is 34 years old.
6. Video games can be addicting, and the World Health Organization has officially classified “gaming disorder” as a mental health condition.
7. Fast-paced Video games can cause players to experience “Cybersickness” – dizziness, nausea, and headaches.
8. The estimated global video game industry value is $159 billion, and it is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 9.3% from 2020 to 2027.
9. The voice of Mario, the iconic character in “Super Mario Bros.,” is Charles Martinet, who has voiced the character in over 100 video games.
10. The popular video game “Minecraft” has sold over 176 million copies worldwide, making it the best-selling video game of all time.