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Video game genres

1.       Action and adventure (GTA)

Action-adventure is a hybrid genre; it is probably one of the biggest genres in the gaming world.  It can include many different games some with more action some more adventure. An action adventure game focuses on problem solving and challenging the reflexes, in both violent and nonviolent ways. One example of an action adventure game would be GTA V, this is from one of the most popular action and adventure game franchises. It features a lot of action and adventure in the way you steal cars and then the way you can explore different maps then solve problems in side stories.

2.       Driving/Racing (F1 2016)

Racing games, are a range between first-person or third-person perspective, players will take part in a racing competition in a map that can be based of somewhere in the real world but also a made up place often depending on what age the game is aimed at. Racing games can also vary from being very realistic to being very simple but quite often they will also fall under the sports genre too. One example of a sports game would be F1 2016 this game is a more realistic racing game being inspired by the F1 itself so maps are based around those used in the real world.

3.       First person shooter (Call of Duty infinite warfare)

First-person shooter games focus on aspects like war and always include guns and other kinds of weapons depending on the game. It is a first person experience and will always use weapon-based combat, these games can often be called action too. The game will most likely feature a multiplayer mode and the graphics will be 3d in order to enhance the experience. One of the most popular examples of a first person shooter would be call of duty Infinite warfare, also part of a franchise this game has a co-op mode in which players can kill each other of in different war type maps.

4.       Platform and puzzle (Thomas was alone)

A platform game (or platformer) is a video game which involves guiding an avatar to jump between suspended platforms, over obstacles, or both to advance the game. These challenges are known as jumping puzzles or free running. The player controls the jumps to avoid letting the avatar fall from platforms or miss necessary jumps. The most common unifying element of games of this genre is the jump button. Jumping, in this genre, may include swinging from extendable arms, as in Ristar or Bionic Commando, or bouncing from springboards or trampolines, as in Alpha Waves. These mechanics, even in the context of other genres, are commonly called platforming, a verification of platform. Games where jumping is automated completely, such as 3D games in The Legend of Zelda series, fall outside of the genre.

5.       RPGs (Final Fantasy XV)

A role playing game is one where the player will take the role of different characters within a fictional world. The player has control of the character in the story, and must guide then them through whatever the plot of the game may be. these games often include things like major character development and aims to get you to really attach to these characters and your surroundings. A popular RPG game franchise is Final Fantasy, there new game is due to be released November 29, 2016. There are currently 15 main games but there are many other side games, the plot for the games follow a group of characters from different backgrounds teaming up to save their world while dealing with their own struggles.

  6.       Strategy/simulation (sims 4)

Simulation games are a hugely popular genre mainly for computer based gamers. These games are often downloadable on computer through steam or picked up in store with a download code. There is a simulation game for almost anything now a days, the games go from horror simulators, to everyday simulators to goat simulators. But the most popular simulator game is the sims, it’s a huge hit with everyone and it has extra downloadable content so that people can improve their game.

7.       Sports/beat em ups (FIFA 17)
Sports games somewhat simulate real sports. They are often a recreation of popular sporting events like football or wrestling. Each game varies as to whether it focuses on playing sport, working on strategy or focusing on management. It is a rather popular genre and its market is competitive, just like real sports. Many of these games have annual updates as they use real sporting events and icons so it is refreshed each year. One of the most popular sports games of all time is FIFA which focuses on football from around the world and uses real football stars, it is therefore updated yearly.