Special day
National Video Game Day
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Today
When is National Video Game Day?
Every year on July 8.
Worldwide
What is National Video Game Day?
National Video Game Day celebrates the gaming industry and its huge cultural impact, inviting fans to play, host parties, and dive into video game trivia. The observance emerged in the early 1990s, with the first recorded celebration around 1991. From arcades to consoles to mobile and cloud gaming, it honors a hobby enjoyed by billions worldwide.
How to celebrate
Mark the day with a poster made in Dayfeed — pick your favourite photo as the background, share it to your story or group chat, and set a reminder so you never miss it next year.
Hashtags
- #NationalVideoGameDay
- #VideoGameDay
- #Gaming
- #Gamers
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