Video games are on the verge of controlling the arts. As music and film directing has advanced over the years, video games have grown at the same rate, but by tens fold. It all started when some curious television pioneer named Thomas T. Goldsmith Jr. thought of an idea of having complete control over technology in a form like a film. It was definitely outside of the box, something almost extra terrestrial. But what he did changed the lives of billions of people. Video games have sprung just as much criticism as it did pure astonishment. Who would’ve thought something as incredible as complete human control over a television screen could get even crazier? Video games are much larger than just art. They can express emotions of any kind. It’s almost like a peaceful simulator for those who are angry at life, or maybe the complete opposite. It usually takes twenty million dollars or more to create an incredible best selling game, with large studios such as Bethesda and Ubisoft, but artists of the gaming realm have even thought of ways to outsmart that system. Gaming is unpredictable because creative geniuses are beginning to build their own engines, redefining the history of art. These certain geniuses deserve more credit, and as games progress, they’ll be remembered for redefining the arts.

The Sims 4, September 5^th

The latest Sims game will be the next entry in the simulation series. It’ll have the most realistic characters to date. The player will have the option to be more expressive, intelligent, or charming. There is improved customization and you can choose what career you’d like for your character, and you can even explore their thoughts.

Destiny, September 9^th

Destiny is an upcoming first person shooter in a science fiction open world setting. Bungie, the group who created the early Halo games, developed it. They emphasized that the universe for Destiny will be alive, which means events won’t always be controlled by the player, almost like it’s procedurally generated to an extent. The game is highly anticipated and it should be a great play.

Hyrule Warriors, September 19^th

Hyrule Warriors combines the Legendary Legend of Zelda with Dynasty Warriors exclusively for the Wii U. The player can either play as the Princess Zelda, Impa, or Midna. It’s stylized as a combat game, where the player has access to a wide variety of action moves. You can also play with friends on the local co-op.

Disney Infinity: 2.0 Edition – Marvel Heroes, September 23^rd

                  Disney Infinity involves the Marvel universe with unique storylines and traditional Marvel characters. The game has endless possibilities and the players have complete freedom to create new adventures. There are also thousands of Marvel collectable items throughout the game. This game will be a fun one for people of all ages.

Video games are great for everybody, and as the new generation continues to produce great video games for the PS4, Wii U, and Xbox One, the more the player will see evolutionary steps that they may not have comprehended.