With the increasing number of folks searching for more ways of entertainment to spend their free time in a quality manner, we have decided to cover some of the most exciting games in the new generation. For those folks who are willing to play games in 2022 for the first time, or for those who want to explore new games, this is going to be a perfect guide.

Moving to and exploring a new generation of gaming is very exciting and phenomenal, as we anticipate what is going to be the future, it is necessary to praise all the development in gameplay and technology that had brought us to this stage.

Gaming has become a huge industry with millions of followers, it is the time we accept that cybersports are the future of digital entertainment. 

Games That Became Hits

• Among Us

Among Us is a multiplayer PC and mobile game that was released in mid-2018, It did not become a hit until twitch streamers started streaming it during the pandemic. This game suddenly exploded and became the hit of 2020.

In 2020, Among us was installed more than any other game around the globe. Among us had 41 million installs on Steam and more than 80 million installs on mobile phones. This game broke the record of top-grossing games such as PUBG, ROBLOX, Minecraft, and more.

• Shantae

Shantae is a set of five games by WayForward. This series is based on a heroine who is a half-genie. Although the first game appeared as a financial disappointment for late release on Gameboy Color, everything changed with the appearance of WayForward’s flagship release Risky’s Revenge in 2010 which became a huge hit.

Shantae games were often targeted for being difficult to play and familiarise. But the unique gameplay, good graphics, character development, and commitment led to its popularity and appearance on modern consoles and switches.

• Terraria

Terraria is an adventure-based action game designed by Re-logic. This game has been made accessible to Microsoft and other platforms about 10 years ago. This is a 2-dimension game that features crafting like Minecraft, building, and fighting different creatures. Terraria is a game loved by its players and developers, with immense commitment and hard work, Terraria was sold about 44 million times up till 2022.

• Cuphead

Cuphead is a gun shooting game by Studio MDHR, this game includes the deal of a Cuphead with a devil after a loss in a game at devil’s arcade. The Cuphead is required to possess the souls of debt failures to pay for the loss. The fighting continues, and Cuphead becomes powerful enough to fight the devil.

This game is acknowledged for its originality and efforts. It depicts 1930s cartoons and music; this type of art is itself very difficult. Moreover, the developers sold the rights for publishing on Xbox to Microsoft. It’s the choice of selling rights and marketing by a multi-billionaire brand where it paid off.

History and Development of Video Games

The history of the development of games began in the mid-twentieth century when computer scientists started developing games in laboratories. Today, video games are found in every home, but their early days started in 1958, when William Higinbotham created, what is thought to be the first video game known as “Tennis for two”, it was similar to the later classic 70s hit “Pong”.

The first video game device for consumers was designed in the 1970s. Following it, the first programmable microchip was designed in the mid-70s. After it, the development of new games was started, soon too many games were being developed, this flood of games became so severe that it led to the 1983 US video game crash. 

Taking the opportunity, the Japanese market took out Nintendo, Sega, and more. Later came Sony’s PlayStation which was a huge success. In the 2000s the Xbox was laid out. Gaming became more casual and mobile with the invention of smartphone games in the 2000-2010 period. 

Today, gaming is a huge industry, and every 3 out of 4 American homes has a member who plays video games.

The Most Anticipated Games in 2022

Some games are huge and endless, while others are just a pass of time. Gaming lovers are eagerly waiting for many new games, and chapters of pre-established games. The most anticipated games in 2022 are:

• Elden Ring
• Blood Bowl 3
• Dying Light 2
• Diablo 4
• Avowed
• Baldur’s Gate III
• Company of Heroes 3
• Pokemon Legends; Arecus
• Final Fantasy XVI
• Ghostwire: Tokyo
• Hogwarts Legacy
• Breath of the Wild 2
• Bayonetta 3

The Richest Professional Gamers

Just a decade ago, the field “Professional Gaming” was not considered a real career option, and anyone who decided to enter it was often mocked and insulted. Professional video gaming was not treated as a real profession, but more as a side job or hobby, no one took it seriously until some gamers started to earn from gaming tournaments, etc. 

The primary sources of revenue for gamers are:

1. Prizes from tournaments
2. Sponsorships
3. Advertisements
4. Streaming
5. Podcasts or YouTube Channels

Below are the names of some professional gamers who made a fortune out of video games:

1. Tyler Blevins

Tyler Blevins aka Ninja, a professional gamer, streamer, and YouTuber made about $40 million making him one of the richest gamers playing games in 2022.

2. Felix Kjellberg

Felix Kjellberg who is better known by his YouTube channel “PewDiePie” has a net worth of $40 million.

3.  Daniel Middleton

Daniel Middleton, a British gamer better known on the internet as “DanTDM”, one of the best gamers in 2022 made about $35 million in total.

4. Mark Fischbach

With 30 million YouTube subscribers, Mark Fischbach, called Markplier is worth about $35 million playing games in 2022.

5. Preston Blaine Arsement

Preston Blaine Arsement is an American YouTuber that does Minecraft gaming and also runs Minecraft servers, together his net worth is a whopping $20 million

And the list goes on and on, with hundreds of games being developed every day and thousands of gamers making millions of dollars, professional gaming has surely come a long way around.

Cybersports as Digital Entertainment

Before digging in, we need to know what are cybersports? Cybersports also referred to as E-sports, are games that involve the use of personal computers or gaming consoles to play games in forms of competitions. Every game is a cybersport as long as it has competitive graphics and the ability to play against each other. These games can be single-player, 1 vs 1, or multiplayer. Gambling and streaming side by side are also forms of using cybersports as digital entertainment. As long as the game is profitable in terms of entertainment, the format is of no importance.

Some people often link cybersports with negative things and told that these are of man’s no benefit. Moreover, it is thought that cybersports have no meaning in real life. Although it’s true, cybersports aren’t causing any harm, are they?

The criteria for a game to be recognized as a cybersport are that it should be balanced and fair for all, everybody should have an equal scenario, and a game could only be won on basis of technique and not on luck. All this is decided by developers before creating new games.