Task 1:
What sort of video games do I find engaging? Why? Why does computer violence, mostly, not affect the gamers? Is there a level at which it does effect changes in people?
First of all, I'm a huge gamer. I love everything about video games, but mostly the social and entertainment aspects of gaming gets my attention. When it comes to gaming, it's all about the scenario that decides what game I wish to play. If I have three friends over at my house, of course I won't sit by myself and play a single-player game. I will naturally consider that they are present and put on a sports- or a multi-player game so everybody could join in. On different occasions, when I'm by myself, I prefer playing either a online or a single-player action/adventure-game. I like those types of games because I find them entertaining and they let me play the hero which is not very realistic in real life... Or is it? ;)
The most important factor in gaming is that it lets you into this fantasy-world where you can do things that you normally (hopefully) can't and won't do in real life. Some people, sadly, gets to affected by games and may even use their inspiration to use perform criminal actions recognisable in their favorite games (the massacre in Norway, 80 people killed, was performed by a man who said he got his training form playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2). Luckily some also us it perform very entertaining, yet dangerous, stunts. See youtube clip!
Most people realise that gaming is a way to get away from real life for a couple of hours and just have fun.
Do games have an effect on people? Of course they do, but mostly for the good. People get inspired, people are entertained, people socialise with friends and they meet new people playing online. In some instances people get addicted (especially to online games like; World of Warcraft, Starcraft and Call of Duty) and do not know how to stop playing. The spend most of their time in front of the screen and 'live their lives' through the game. People they meet online are considered their friends and the higher amount of 'levels' you reach the more respect you gain from your online comrades.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/norway/8663329/Norway-Anders-Behring-Breivik-used-online-war-games-as-training.html
Here are some links to further readings and fun facts about gaming. Most about the role online gaming has on many peoples life.
http://www.springerlink.com/content/f32k5gk52371110u/
http://inderscience.metapress.com/index/q2t516x817484831.pdf
What sort of video games do I find engaging? Why? Why does computer violence, mostly, not affect the gamers? Is there a level at which it does effect changes in people?
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The most important factor in gaming is that it lets you into this fantasy-world where you can do things that you normally (hopefully) can't and won't do in real life. Some people, sadly, gets to affected by games and may even use their inspiration to use perform criminal actions recognisable in their favorite games (the massacre in Norway, 80 people killed, was performed by a man who said he got his training form playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2). Luckily some also us it perform very entertaining, yet dangerous, stunts. See youtube clip!
Most people realise that gaming is a way to get away from real life for a couple of hours and just have fun.
Do games have an effect on people? Of course they do, but mostly for the good. People get inspired, people are entertained, people socialise with friends and they meet new people playing online. In some instances people get addicted (especially to online games like; World of Warcraft, Starcraft and Call of Duty) and do not know how to stop playing. The spend most of their time in front of the screen and 'live their lives' through the game. People they meet online are considered their friends and the higher amount of 'levels' you reach the more respect you gain from your online comrades.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/norway/8663329/Norway-Anders-Behring-Breivik-used-online-war-games-as-training.html
Here are some links to further readings and fun facts about gaming. Most about the role online gaming has on many peoples life.
http://www.springerlink.com/content/f32k5gk52371110u/
http://inderscience.metapress.com/index/q2t516x817484831.pdf
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