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    humanity, it is certainly possible to compare and differentiate simulated humans to that of real-life humans (whether past or present) and that can be done through the thorough analysis of games. “World of Warcraft is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG)” where players descend into an online realm where a world of fantasy and epic adventures awaits them. Within World of Warcraft is a playable race, dwarfs, which seem to bear quite a significant resemblance to that of real life

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    Do playing video games really impact an individual’s ability to think critically? The question asked by many Americans is whether or not video games are making our youth less critically inclined or less intelligent than children in other countries. Many believe video games must have an impact on critical thinking or intelligence because standardized test scores have declined as the popularity of video games has inclined. Research on the topic shows results that would not be expected; video games

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    there are certain types of technology I can’t do without. While, I don’t consider myself a hardcore gamer, I do play a wide variety of video games from first-person shooters, massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPG) and Japanese role-playing games (JRPG), to platform games and turn-based tactics (TBT), and so on. My interest in video games overall is partially because of my interest in technology and future technologies, which is why out of all the readings provided this semester

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    The world 's technology is currently improving at a very high rate, pushing media through another phase of transformation, into the world of internet and globalisation. However despite entering a new phase, the culture industry brought up by Adorno and Horkhermer still stand relevant if not intensifies. Culture industry function according to the idea of replacing use value with exchange value. It robs the freedom of creativity in production. This can clearly be seen as big corporations extend their

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    Video games are now more popular than ever before. Video games have been a popular form of entertainment in the lives of children and adults alike. However, these games have become more and more violent and aggressive in nature over the past couple of years. This is mainly because of the great technological leaps that video games have had over the past 30 years. As the complexity of video games progressed as did the graphics. This led to more realistic video games and more graphic intensive games

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    H1: There is significant difference between the performance of the students in virtual game and practical performance in Physical Education. Significance of the Study The findings of this study will benefit the deans and academic heads, teachers, students, and future researchers as a basis for determining the virtual games and practical performance of students in physical education Deans and Academic Heads. This could help them determine the needs of the

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    School Of Communication Manipal University 23-Apr-15 Research topic: Causes and Effects of Digital Identification: An analysis of Virtual Surrogacy Research Guide: Mrs Shruti Shetty Submitted by: Shray Agarwal Roll Number: 140702035 Introduction Imagine a world, not so far from today where an amalgamation of the Internet with human knowledge and ambition has formed ways of possibly doing everything sitting 'inside ' the World Wide Web. A way of 'life ' is completely possible by

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    positive peer interactions and social isolation (Dicianno 2009). Exciting advances in immersive technology offer virtual socialization opportunities that may improve the QOL and social integration of people with disabilities. Massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPG), social

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    Running Head: FIGHTING VIDEO GAME ADDICTION 1 FIGHTING VIDEO GAME ADDICTION 11 Fighting Video Game Addiction Gabriel Rosario Baker College When parental neglect ends up being the cause of death for a child, it seems like the whole news cycle starts. Whether it 's a mother or father leaving an infant or toddler strapped inside a car on a hot day, or a child who sits day after day while her parents get

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    This paper will contain information on two theories based on criminology. It will contain the differences between Cyber Crime and Terrorism and how both of them are different and what types of crimes are committed with each one. It will also discuss the types of Terrorism and the types of Cyber Crimes. Comparisons between Terrorism and Cyber Crime will also be mentioned, Definitions will be included coming from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and The Department of Homeland Security. Two Crimes

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