Most Popular Video Games in Qatar
- 4 years ago
Video games today are a major social activity in Qatar. What's more, the scene has grown in leap and bounds in the past decade. What started as a simple way to kill time with friends; has evolved into a professional gig for many.
So, do you want to know the popular video games in Qatar today? Stick with us as we unfold the subsequent paragraphs.
First and foremost, the popularity of video games ebbs and flows every year. What was popular 1 year ago may not be as popping today.
However, in 2020, some of the most popular video games in Qatar are Dota 2 and CS:GO.
In light of this, we are going to explore these games and understand why they are so popular.
1) Dota 2
Dota 2 is one of the biggest esports in the world. In Qatar, it is no different.
So, where did it all begin?
For starters, it evolved from Warcraft III, which was released way back in 2002. At the time, the game had a strategy in which you could create mods (modifications) and change how the game is played. One of the mods, was called Defense of the Ancients, abbreviated as Dota.
The strategy for Warcraft III was for the player to gather resources for war. The mod Dota overshadowed this component almost entirely and turned the focus of the game to heroes.
So, why is Dota 2 so popular? To begin with, it has become has a very high replay value. And, with each game, you can play a different character and each one of them will make the game very different. Furthermore, one of the unique features of Dota 2 is the use of items. These are tools you can use to enhance your game.
For example, you can buy a healing salve for your hero when they are wounded. Depending on how much gold you have, you can get a cheap salve or an expensive salve.
When starting, the rule of thumb is that you should buy cheap items and gradually upgrade to expensive items. And do you know, you can trade your items and make some cash? Yes, you can.
On platforms like Skinwallet, you can cash out on your items and make good money.
2) CS: GO
The full name of this game is Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. It is a multiplayer first-person shooter video game. The storyline of this game is the classic good guys vs. bad guys.
So, how is the game played? For starters, it is played with two teams: one being terrorists and the other counter-terrorists.
Each team is tasked with eliminating the other while completing a set of objectives.
In the game, the terrorist plant bombs, kidnap, and kill people. On the flip side, the counter-terrorists are there to counter-strike, hence the name of the game. The work of the counter-terrorists is to prevent terrorists from planting bombs, detonate buried bombs and free hostages.
What's more: just like Dota 2, the game has mods that make the game more interesting. Some of the mods are escort missions of hostages and demolitions,
Overall, what makes CS: GO different from other first-person shooter video games? To begin with, everyone starts equal, and everyone has a fair chance to succeed.
In the same vein, the more you play, the better you become. It is no wonder it is trendy in Qatar.
3) League of Legends
This game is a MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena) game. It is played with usually played as a 5vs5 team.
So, how is it played? First off, the player in each team takes up the role of a “champion.” A champion has unique abilities which he uses to fight off other “champions” from the opposing team. And when starting, champions are at a low champion level. However, in the course of the game, they achieve a maximum level of 18.
And with each increase in the champion level, the player unlocks special abilities. For example, an injured champion can be revived at the base after unlocking a particular level.
And although it sounds easy peasy, this is not the case. You will have to bypass defense structures called turrets and towers.
4) Fortnite
To begin with, Fortnite was developed by Epic Games and released in 2017. It is a third-person shooter game and is available in all consoles, as well as mobile phones.
So, what’s its storyline? It is a classic survival story that pit man against the elements.
As a player, you play a survivor in a zombie-like apocalypse. In which you must gather resources and build forts alongside other players. .
You can build ladders, ramps to help you cross the entire map of the game.
The other element of the game is that you have to fight zombies in the game. They are called husks. You fight them by collecting weapons and ammo.
However, in Fortnite, it is never that serious. Players choose silly weapons and veer towards a playful, silly, and vibrant nature in the game.
Overall, this game is viral in Qatar.
In conclusion
Here in Qatar, people love their video games. People have found it to be a fun way to socialize with friends. And over time, some games have become very popular among the Qatari people.
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