Video games are an inevitable part of everyday life, even for those who aren’t avid gamers. Surely the majority of the people reading this have experienced some form of online gaming; it is, after all, a chance to temporarily escape from reality, embark on adventures, or, simply to feel like a hero overcoming outstanding challenges. Nowadays especially, gaming culture is an integral part of any society in the world; however it differs in importance, reach and capability from place to place. Although there are many unifying aspects to gaming, it is particularly interesting to note how it has adapted to and taken shape in accordance to the culture that surrounds it. The passage of time is also especially interesting to keep in consideration when taking a closer look at how Egypt’s gaming culture has taken shape and evolved over the years. The age of the internet cafe With the rise of internet cafes in the 1990s in Egypt, came a rise not only in internet use for various purposes, but also in online gaming. People, especially the younger demographic, would flock to their neighborhood internet cafes and spend hours on…
