ทางเข้า UFABET มือถือ เว็บตรง are video games that can be played over the internet. They are often multiplayer games with social interaction and communication. They can be as simple as a text-based game or as complex as a virtual world with high graphics and virtual characters. They are available on all modern gaming platforms, from PCs to mobile devices. Online games can vary in genres, from role-playing to strategy and from sports to shooting games.

Online gaming has been popular since the mid-1990s when computer modems and home networks began to support them. The first online multiplayer games incorporated chat functions and player groups, such as guilds. By the 2000s, MMOGs (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-playing Games) had become very popular and profitable. They typically operate on a subscription basis, with frequent downloadable content to justify the monthly fee.

The Influence of Online Gaming on the Video Game Industry

In recent years, the popularity of online gaming has exploded, partly because of the large number of well-known YouTubers and Twitch streamers who play them. These games can also receive an influx of popularity from the release of a movie or TV show related to them, or if they are featured in advertisements.

While online games can be fun and exciting, parents need to understand what their children are doing while playing them so they can help them keep safe. This includes talking to them about their gaming, keeping technology in shared family spaces rather than bedrooms, and setting limits on time spent on it. It is also important to monitor who your child is communicating with in online gaming, and what information they are sharing – particularly personal details or location.