Following the worldwide trend, videogames and eSports have become more and more popular in Rio, with big events like Esports championships and the video game music show Video games Live happening regularly in Rio or being broadcast live in stadiums and movie theaters - However, the daily gaming of cariocas is mostly done in their homes, since high-speed internet and Personal Computers are much more accessible than they were decades ago.

For kids who are still not one hundred percent safe playing online on their own as well as for teenagers and adults, Barra Shopping and Norte Shopping still offer very complete indoor parks with arcades, simulators, pinball and even a rollercoaster - The parks are called hot zone and Magic games, and are very well equipped for moments of fun for the kids while parents are shopping or even for an uplifting family time.