BY FRANKLIN: The video game industry and community of gamers have evolved since 2000. It is much bigger than the early days of ’80s. Video games have quickly become of the most popular forms of entertainment, and social media has played a role in the rise of the video game industry.
YouTube has significantly changed the world of gaming in the last 14 years. Adult gamers and younger players alike are sharing ideas, discussing theories, and expressing their opinions on video games, alongside creating video game content at a rate that few would have thought possible before.
Having witnessed the rise and rise of YouTube, I wanted to take this time to reflect on the positive impact that the video social media platform has had on the video game industry and gamers like myself.