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Video Games Have Changed

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Video games sure have come a long way since I was a kid playing Pong at my friend Alan's house. As you can see from the screen, there wasn't much to the game but at that time it was the coolest.

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Then the Atari home gaming system came out and we could play Space Invaders, Missle Command, Frogger and so many more. They were exciting times and video games are even more exciting than ever.

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Now kids and adults have the luxury of virtual reality games and being able to play online with friends with some of the coolest graphics ever. So, what are the most popular games today here in Michigan?

Top 5 Most Popular Video Games in Michigan

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It seems every year a new list of popular video games comes out but a lot of the games in the top 5 change while others just wind up in another position on the list. Below are Michigan's top 5 most popular video games:

#5 Hogwarts Legacy

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Look at those graphics on a phone, that is a million miles away from the only Pong game my friend and I played as kids. Hogwarts comes from the Harry Potter franchise and has already sold 22 million copies. Those who love the Potter universe have made this Michigan's number 5 choice for popular video games.

#4 Minecraft

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I am still blown away by the appeal of Minecraft. I have played it with my son, watched his older brother play it for years, and still don't get it but they love it. Minecraft came out in 2011 and remains a top 5 and for Michiganders, it comes in at number 4.

#3 Fortnite

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I certainly have bought my share of V-Bucks for my son to play Fortnite. He loves this game. Every time I think he is ready to move on from it Fortnite comes out with something new and it pulls him right back in. This has been a top game for Michiganders since launching in 2017 and right now is at number 3 on the top 5 list.

#2 The Last of Us

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The Last of Us looks really cool. This is a game I am unfamiliar with since I haven't heard my son comment on it but even if he doesn't play it, I am sure his older brother does. Ever since HBO adapted the video for TV the game's popularity has shot through the roof and lands at number 2 on Michigan's top 5 video games list.

#1 Roblox

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Roblox had a landslide victory as the number 1 most popular video game in Michigan. Roblox is available on most gaming platforms and the franchise worth is at nearly $24 billion.

Data and stats for this article were based on searches made on Google for the last year and provided by GSCOluck.com

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