Since the current generation of video game consoles arrived (Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3), the achievements of video games are something that is beginning to be seen everywhere. Both Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 make use of these achievements, and computer game platforms such as Valve’s Steam now include them as well. They have become very popular and will most likely stay with us forever.
The reason game achievements will stick around is because they make any game addictive. You’ll be playing non-stop to get that one achievement you’ve been aiming for for weeks. This also adds to the replay value of the game, making the game more worth your money. You’ll want to keep playing until you’ve conquered all the achievements it has to offer.
Plus, video game achievements give you something to compare yourself to your friends. Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 feature a Gamerscore that correlates to the achievements you’ve earned. You can see which ones your friends have and which ones they don’t and vice versa. Since humans are competitive with each other, you’ll want to make sure your gamerscore is higher than all of your friends.
Furthermore, achievements also boost game sales. Since you want to increase your gamerscore by earning achievements, you want to play as many games as possible. The more games you play, the more chances you have to increase your score and beat everyone else. This has caused some gamers to own tons of video games and spend hundreds of dollars on them just so they can get all the achievements they have to offer.
Achievements add a lot to video games. They can make any game very fun and addictive. If this generation of video games has done something right, it is to add prizes to video games for you to win.