And what better moment to celebrate one of the world\u2019s favorite hobbies? Whether you\u2019re into old school arcade games, newfangled adventures or smartphone apps, today is all about enjoying some of the fine pastimes of entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
National Video Game Day celebrates the art, history, and pure fun of video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s not just for kids. Here\u2019s why there are games for the young and the old: People of all ages play games to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Have fun<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Relax<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Challenge themselves<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Connect with friends<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today is the day to game without guilt!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Video games are not just entertainment. They can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Improve problem-solving skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Boost hand-eye coordination<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Encourage teamwork<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spark creativity<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And they connect people \u2014 even if they are physically far apart.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Not sure how to mark the day? Here are easy, fun ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Choose your all-time favorite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Enjoy the nostalgia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Play solo or with friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is the best reason to play games.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Download something new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Explore a different genre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Discover hidden gems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You could discover a new favorite.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Play co-op games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Compete in versus modes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Connect online with friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Games are even better together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Choose a series you can play all day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Set up snacks and drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make it a fun event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s no better way to relax.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Post your favorite gaming memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stream your gameplay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Discuss games on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spread the gaming joy!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Buy from indie studios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leave positive reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Share games you love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You are supporting the growth of the industry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Cool things you should know before you start gaming:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The world\u2019s first commercial video game was Pong (1972).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More than 3 billion people across the globe play games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tetris has sold more copies than basically any other game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Esports<\/a> competitions can pack entire stadiums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gaming has come a long way!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Things You Can Do to Balance Game Time_FMT=pd4; .<\/p>\n\n\n\n And keep in mind, even on National Video Game Day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take breaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stay hydrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stretch between sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Be kind to fellow players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Healthy habits keep gaming fun.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n National Video Game Day on July 8<\/a> is all about getting out there and appreciating the games that are only talking points to. Learn about: global forgiveness day<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" And what better moment to celebrate one of the world\u2019s favorite hobbies? Whether you\u2019re into old school arcade games, newfangled adventures or smartphone apps, today is all about enjoying some of the fine pastimes of entertainment. What Exactly Is National Video Game Day? National Video Game Day celebrates the art, history, and pure fun of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":29468,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[75],"tags":[],"post_folder":[],"class_list":["post-29464","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-international-events"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ecojersey.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29464","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ecojersey.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ecojersey.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecojersey.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecojersey.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29464"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ecojersey.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29464\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecojersey.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29468"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ecojersey.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29464"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecojersey.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29464"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecojersey.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29464"},{"taxonomy":"post_folder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecojersey.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post_folder?post=29464"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n