Public Library Of Youngstown & Mahoning County: Dust Off Your Gaming Console: It's National Video Game Day

Press release from the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County:

Brianna

July 8th, 2021

Dust off your old gaming console and get ready to play! It’s time to celebrate National Video Game Day!  National Video Game day is celebrated every July 8. On this day, people around the world compete in gaming competitions, visit their favorite arcade, play their favorite video game, and so much more! From Pac-Man to Pokémon, this is a day to honor the games that have played a big role in our lives, the art behind the making of such games, and the skills it takes to become the best. Keep reading to learn more about gaming consoles and video games!

“A good game isn’t about the graphics or how big it is. A good game is one that you play for hours, yet it seems like minutes.” -Author Unknown

“Video games foster the mindset that allows creativity to grow.” -Nolan Bushnell, founder of Atari, Inc. and Chuck E. Cheese

Best Selling Gaming Consoles

If you’re interested in reading more about the history of gaming consoles, check out the blog The History of Gaming Consoles! You can also check out the Evolution of Home Video Game Consoles!

Most Popular Video Games

To see the complete list, click here!

Most Popular Retro Games

For more information about these games and where to buy them, click here! You can also check out the completed list!

Interesting Facts

To read more fun facts check out the links below!

12 Fun & Weird Facts About the Classic Video Games You Love

22 Video Game Facts That Will Make You Sound Like an Expert

50 Interesting Facts about Video Games

Searching for a new video game to play? Would you like to test a game out before you buy it? If so, check out this Bibliocommons List for some of the video games available at the library!

Brianna

Hello everyone! I'm Brianna and I am a Youth Services Library Assistant at the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. Working at the library is a dream come true! There is nothing better than being surrounded by books all day long. It is perfect! When I'm not at the library, I spend most of my time playing with my son, Dean, and my three dogs! I have two huskies, Strider and Oakley, and one boxer named Izzy. They keep me pretty busy, but whenever I have a spare moment there is a YA novel in my hands. I am always looking for my next great read!

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