In most cases, every video game created has to start with an idea. That idea may spring from a long-time fantasy or somebody's fragment of imagination. Although games are not solely restricted to entertaining people (of all ages), it has come to a point that games train people for abstract and strategic thinking-which becomes very useful when dealing with complicated mind problems. There is some sort of realism with video games, where the mind focuses of solving a problem virtually. Technically-speaking, the interaction of the player with the game is called the "gameplay"-which includes direct interaction with the game.

In order to win the game, the player must devote his/her entire attention to it while utilizing skills or tactics. Plus, there is improved hand-eye coordination and makes the player's reflexes work to his/her advantage. When players stare at a screen with a blank expression, often regarded as "not to be disturbed," it simply describes a person in total or intense concentration. Hence, you see people getting lost in the game.

For video games to come to life in the big screen, it would also involve a good user interface, where the player can create a profile of his/her choice or create personalized settings for better functionality. Since game controllers are the key element of interaction, it should reflect mult-ifunctionality and taking into consideration the different variations of game controllers. Aside from the basic joystick, there are also several approaches to user interfaces, such as virtual gloves, dance-step, gesture-reading and voice recognition.

Creating video games would entail a pool of highly-skilled people with creative minds. The story has to be challenging enough for the would-be gamer to continue playing the game. Each detail has to make the gamer curious so he/she can continue poking around. Video games encourage team playing and skills interchange, too. The players work together towards a common goal.

There are films adapted from famous video games. One example is Tomb Raider. Lara Croft was portrayed by Angelina Jolie as a treasure hunter, trotting the globe for special artifacts. A sequel to the first film was also made.