September 12th, 2023
Video Games Day was first celebrated in July 1991. It has since moved to the month of September, and presents yet another reason for children and adults to turn on their favorite gaming consoles, log into their online multiplayer games, or download a gaming app on their smartphones. While details on just how Video Game Day came to be celebrated, it is evident that video games have become an important component of society's recreational pursuits.
Source: www.wilsoncenter.org/blog-post/national-video-games-day-its-not-what-youre-playing-who-youre-playing
Video game day lends itself to promotions targeting video game stores, electronics retailers, retail chains, gaming accessory stores, and others.