Video games have made significant progress from the days I first played one back in 1976 at the smoky bar of the Pickerel pub in Cambridge. Back then, the game was just Pong, as it was the only option available. Spending 10p on a game was quite expensive, considering a packet of Golden Wonder crisps cost only 5p.
However, as an older individual, I must admit that ten pence doesn’t go far nowadays. Yet, it came as a surprise to me when I learned that the UK gaming industry earns over £6 billion annually, which is significantly more than what the British film industry makes.
At TopMob, we felt it was high time to delve into the buzz surrounding gaming. It appears that gaming has expanded its traditional niche in teenage boys’ rooms and is now shaping a significant portion of our current culture. This can be seen in various forms, such as Radio 3’s Sound of Gaming, and Sky’s upcoming hit TV series, The Last of Us, which promises to be one of the standout shows this year.
As a dedicated gamer here, let me share an intriguing fact from our gaming guru, Dr Tom Chatfield: “Minecraft video content has racked up way over a trillion views. That’s more eyes glued to it than the Olympics, the Moon landings combined! It just goes to show how game-related content has reached a historic milestone in terms of viewership.
If you’re ready for an exciting gaming experience, let me introduce you to this week’s standout game in our streaming section! It’s the perfect moment to dive into it!
Also in this week’s TopMob:
- The avid gamer and stand-up comedian Phil Wang on growing up in Borneo, what makes a good actor and fulfilling a dream – hosting the Bafta Games Awards!
- An exclusive guide to the thrilling new season of Doctor Who – from Bone Beasts to killer cartoons – revealed by the showrunner himself, Russell T Davies.
- Meet Jon Batiste, the intuitive new judge on Channel 4’s hit talent show, The Piano.
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