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Best Games to play

Video games have the ability to entertain people of all ages and interests with their in-depth storylines, hours of gameplay, and many other features. For some people, video games are just a means to relax after a difficult day. But for others, they are an escape from reality and an opportunity to use their creativity in new ways. So if you're looking for some great games that are worth your time but don't want to waste time playing other adult-oriented video games often found on consoles like the Xbox One or PS4, consider these titles instead.



The worldwide gaming industry has grown exponentially since it first began in late 1970s by arcade game companies. By now, there are over 250 gaming companies worldwide. The company developing the most video games is Nintendo, with around 46% of worldwide market share at the end of March 2014. Sony and Microsoft have come into second and third place respectively.[http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/6389/the_global_video_gaming_industry.php] There are different types of video games that are played in both homes and arcades: console games, portable games, mobile games, social games on the Facebook however there is only a small percentage of people who play these sort of video games on their iOS or Android devices.[http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/7514/why_mobile_video_games_are.php] The top five best sellers in the U.S. for 2013 were as follows: Nintendo's "Mario Kart 8", Electronic Arts' "FIFA 14", Activision Blizzard's "Call of Duty: Ghosts", 2K Games' "BioShock Infinite" and Take-Two Interactive's "NBA 2K14".[http://www.buzzfeed.com/ryanhatesthis/the-biggest-selling-games-in-america] According to Forbes, the most financially successful game of all time is the mobile app "Candy Crush Saga", which generated around $625 million in revenue during 2013.[http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2014/03/29/candy-crush-king-mobile-gaming/#2a69e1ff8906] "Minecraft" is only second with a total of $212 million. Although video games have been played for many years, it is only recently that they have become so popular. In 2015, it was reported that global sales of video games had reached $82 billion dollars.



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