Computer Games : Video Games

In the past 30 years, video games have had a major impact on how people spend their leisure time. The first generation of video games were nothing more than simple geometric shapes, one or more of which could be controlled by the game player. Each generation of games always uses the newest technologies available, leading to more impressive graphics and realism. Along with these modern technologies come more realistic violent acts and situations. Also with each new generation of video games, people are spending more time and money on them. The term video games will be used to define any interactive multimedia in which the human player has control over the main "character" in a simulated game world. This can include all types of video games such as those played on arcade machines, home consoles, hand-held consoles, and personal computers.

This paper will explore the psychological benefits that video games have on individuals based on research conducted online (Internet) and offline (non-Internet) . The research will focus mainly on cognitive , motivational , emotional and social benefits that individuals gain by playing video games. Furthermore it will compare gamers with those that don 't play video games or normal teaching methods and what helps better retain the skills gained. The research conducted is based on console gaming (xbox, playstation, wii) and pc. The research will focus on first person shooters, role playing, racing games.

Gaming, a word known all too well and the availability of games is practically limitless, appeals to various age groups, genres, and consoles. Unfortunately, virtual games also have a stereotype unsuitably attached. When countless individuals hear the word gaming, they immediately tend to think it’s a waste of time and resources without comprehending the experiences or learning aspects. Some of the benefits of gaming include providing a creative outlet used to express oneself, can assist in developing improved multitasking skills, and sharpened eye-hand coordination. The gaming world, therefore, is more than what meets the eye.

A video game is an electronic game that involves human interaction to generate visual feedback on a video device. The word video in video game means any type of display device that can produce two- or three-dimensional images. The electronic systems used to play video games are called platforms; examples of these are video game consoles and personal computers. Platforms can range from small handheld devices to large computers. Some video games can become popular and over a few year decrease in use. Video games have gone on to become an art form and an industry. Video games can also have many positive and negative effects on children, both mentally and physically.

Video games have become increasingly popular among people of various ages. The more technology advances the more appealing video games seem to get with high definition graphics and better storylines. The first video game ever made was back in 1958, it was played on a Brookhaven National Laboratory oscilloscope, and it doesn’t hold a candle to the video games of today (Bellis par. 2). Video games have gone from big-chunky complicated systems to little-compact systems of entertainment. After the first video game was developed came the first game that was intended for computer use, followed by the first game played on a television set, and then the first arcade game in 1971 (Bellis par. 4). Soon after there were video games developed that

The first video games appeared in the 1960s.[1] They were played on massive computers connected to vector displays, not analog televisions. Ralph H. Baer conceived the idea of a home video game in 1951. In the late 1960s, while working for Sanders Associates, Baer created a series of video game console designs. One of these designs, which gained the nickname of the 1966 "Brown Box", featured changeable game modes and was demonstrated to several TV manufacturers, ultimately leading to an agreement between Sanders Associates and Magnavox.[2]

Since the Early 70’s video games have been giving a bad name. Parents state that video games rot the minds of children and are influencing them do be violent. These accusations are far from the truth. In my research I found that there are many positive effects of gaming. Some of these effects are increased skills, creativity, general knowledge, and also help those in need. Parents can also take proper precautions and look into a game before buying it to see if it meets the criteria discussed in this paper.

Regarding developing of technology, it is obviously that video games are one of the most common used materials. Leaving the technology industry on the other side, our research question is concerning about interaction between younger population and video games. As media and other resources introduce world population with rising number of younger population’s usage of video games and changing of behavior, the issue lies why this is considered as the problem. We chose this topic because we wanted to analyze and understand the way of changing of children’s behavior while they are using video games. As environment seems to be one of the basic factors that influence on human behavior, video games are

Have you ever played or owned any type of video game? Video games are very addictive, especially your favorite one. Call of Duty is a popular video game that is full of violence and shootings. The quality of this video game looks just like real humans, shootings, guns, cities, towns, roads, etc. Call of Duty started off as a simple video game and is now expanding into a whole series that people keep purchasing. Children of all ages are involved in playing this game, and most people are against it. Call of duty has many negative qualities such as inactivity, and it causes violence in the world; however, its positive value is that it is used for entertainment.

One main concern of parents is that their child would become an addict, and would not be able to perform as a healthy successful individual in the society when they grow up. Indeed, intense and prolong gaming will lead to addiction, which can decrease a person’s productivity, and, disturbing the daily routine, meaning they would stay up all night. However, to be called as an addict one has to show characteristics of addiction, which is a factor of personal behavior, performance, etc. In spite of the number of games available only, one out of ten regular gamer can be categorized as game addicts (webpage), which indicates that not many

Purposes of the research are descriptive and explanatory. Different sides of affects of playing computer games, consequences and solutions will be explained and attached cases associated with research problem, opinions, and accidents will be described in the research.

In today’s IT age, video games and sophisticated computer simulations are being used in training to simulate real life situations such as in driving, combat and flight. In addition, it has been incorporated in formal education, and educators are using IT to promote learning. It is clear that it and video games forms an integral part of everyday activity of millions of kids in the United States and other countries. Understanding their impact on gamers, especially young gamers are critical in ensuring children are not victims of advancing technology.

Nowadays, video games have become a huge part of our society, many people especially kids play video games for hours, in fact, according to Rachel Barclay the percentage of kids who play video games in the United State is approximately 90% (7/16/2017). Surprisingly, not only kids, but also many adults play video games. However, many people say that video games can be beneficial for kids because it can teach them some valuable skills such as thinking critically, making great strategies and cooperating with others, for instance, a game called “League Of Legends” players work together and set strategies in order to dominate their opponent and take down the enemy team’s objects and win the game. Some schools also use another kind of video games in classes to enhance students’ enthusiasm and coopration by making a competitive game for example “Kahoot” a teacher can make a quiz full of multiple choice questions that contain the content he taught then the students challenge each other by exhibiting their understanding about a specific subject. Video games are sometimes beneficial for kids, but it also has many negative effects. Indeed, many people believe that video games can be dangerous for several reasons such as make people have weak relationship, health problems, and increase violence.

Long before computers become common for home use, children from not well up families did not have access to computers. This means that children did not involve themselves with computers and computers games too. With computers becoming common not only to offices but homes too, children are able to access the computer easily and more to it have given up their physical games to involve themselves with computers games. To this effect, concern have been raised in form of thesis claiming that children playing computer learning games learn faster and they retain what they have played.

MANILA, Philippines – The computer may have made life easier and tasks faster. But like all good things, it can be abused and lead to addiction, especially in children.