Canada has the third largest video game
industry in terms of employment numbers following the USA and Japan, with
20,400 employees, 472 companies, and a direct annual economic impact of nearly
$3 billion added to Canada's GDP in 2015. Video game development is even
beginning to rival the film and television production industry as a major
contributor to the economy. Most popular Video Games are on the Xbox and Ps4
Consoles being Grand Theft Auto and Call of Duty very similar to the United
States, possibly due to the freedom these games allow the youth to experience.
Also with the online interaction these games allow you to play with people all
around the world so for these Canadians these games allow for a possible
connection to be created.
My Name is Adam Shively, I was born and raised in San Francisco, CA. I currently am a junior in college attending St. John's University in New York. This is my blog for my Communication Class regarding Video Games and Gaming.
Sunday, May 1, 2016
Most Popular Video Game in South Korea
In South Korea video games are considered to be a major social activity with most of the games being cooperative or competitive. Professional competition surrounding video games also enjoy a substantial
following in South Korea—major tournaments are often broadcast on television,
and have large prizes available.
The Most
popular video game in South Korea unlike the European countries happens to be
on the computer and is League of Legends. Pc Bangs which are computer gaming
centers are very popular and are the local hang out spots for students and the
youth to go to. Video Game Addiction is very serious in South Korea and the
Korean government has spent millions of dollars on clinics, campaigns, and
programs to minimize the problem. In late 2011 the government imposed the
shutdown law, which prevents anyone under 16 from playing games online 10pm and
6 am.
Most Popular Video Game in France
Video Gaming in France is
one of the largest markets in Europe. The French Government give special tax
breaks to video game companies. In France video games have equal status as an
artform, like other European countries soccer is the big sport to do in France,
so again it doesn't come as a surprise that the game of Fifa is the most
popular video game amongst the French. Computer gaming such as Minecraft and
other computer games aren't that popular compared to other platforms in France
but they are popular enough to still generate enough buzz amongst the French.
There are over 31 million gamers in France, more than any other country in the European Union, nearly one half of the
country. It also claims that at least eight out of ten of the population has
played a video game at this point and because of that it claims it is the
second most important country in the video game world behind Japan.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)