As the coronavirus forces companies to shutter their offices across the world and lockdowns go into effect, people are increasingly turning to video games to pass the time and interact with friends and family they may not see in person for the foreseeable future.
In Italy, so many people have been playing "Fortnite" that it's begun to stress the country's telecom systems, according to Bloomberg. Valve's Steam platform, meanwhile, recorded a record 20 million users playing simultaneously on March 15, as the virus began to spread more in the U.S.
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5 Outstanding (And Cheap) Indie Video Games to Wile Away Hours at Home
One of the best, if not the best, indie game ever. The concept is simple on the face of it. You're Stanley. You work in an office. One day, you stand up from your desk and realize the office is completely empty. A charming English voice narrates. Things get a bit more interesting when you reach a room with two doorways, and the narrator says, "When Stanley came to a set of two open doors, he entered the door on his left." But you're in control of the game … aren't you?
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If you're looking for peace and relaxation, Journey's the game for you. This game racked up awards when it was first released for good reason. You play as a human-esque avatar traversing a beautiful desert filled with strange ruins. You are heading toward a distant mountaintop and the light at its peak. Your journey will send you climbing, sliding and flying across this mysterious landscape, all accompanied by one of the most immersive soundtracks in video game history.
Americans Binged on Video Games, Shrugged off Social Media as Pandemic Restrictions Kicked In,
Americans forced to work from home and self-isolate due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic appear to be spending a lot of their time playing video games.
Gaming data usage on Verizon networks has skyrocketed since last week, when many began adopting isolation measures. An increase of 75 percent from March 8-15 suggests that gaming has been a popular way to whittle away the hours for many. Virtual private network (VPN) usage increased by 34 percent, while web traffic rose 20 percent and video bandwidth usage went up 12 percent. Social media figures surprisingly remained the same.
Video Game Recommendations: What to Play While Self-Isolating – Variety
In just a few days, “Animal Crossing” fans will be able to travel to an island paradise and build a community when “New Horizons” finally releases. For gamers with fairly different tastes, on that same day, “Doom: Eternal” will allow those at home to battle through the demonic forces of hell. Either way, it’s an escape.
And for many, a break from reality is needed right now. As the U.S. and other governments advise citizens to stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic, there are few better options for entertainment while self-isolating than diving into a new video game.
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A look at 10 of the best sports video games of all time - CBSSports.com
In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, just about every sports league has either suspended play or canceled games. It's certainly left sports fans searching to fill that huge void that the lack of sports has created. One of the more popular activities that people have turned to is video games. A large amount of society owns some type of gaming console whether it's a PlayStation 4, Xbox One, a handheld Nintendo Switch, or older iterations of the three.
Over the last few decades, there have been several amazing sports video games that fans have enjoyed. Here's a look at 10 of the best sports video games of all-time.
As coronavirus forces people indoors, video games come to the rescue - Polygon
Video Games Are Being Played At Record Levels As The Coronavirus Keeps People Indoors
Topline: With school closures, mandatory work-from-home policies and lockdowns taking place in the U.S. as a result of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, gaming has seen higher engagement, especially over this past weekend.
The Best Video Games to Play While Stuck at Home | Digital Trends
One of the most acclaimed video games ever made, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has managed to stay relevant for nearly a decade. Its main questline — which features dangerous dragons and a mysterious warrior blessed with their powers — is engaging in its own right and will take hours to complete.
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This Nintendo masterpiece launched only a few years ago, and it is already becoming an influential template for other open-world games. Rather than stick with the standard dungeon-based approach of past Zelda games, which restricted finding new items to set moments in the story, Breath of the Wild makes almost all of Hyrule accessible from the very beginning.
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