Controversial Topic Relating to Videogames
Video games have been around for many of years. With the first videogame console dating all the way back to the 1970s. However, the first commercial arcade video game, “Computer Space” by Nutting Associates, was introduced in 1971. The videogames that we know now are nothing like they use to be back in the 70s. With 155 million videogame players worldwide and about 80% in which have a gaming console in their household (North). With the gaming industry growing at a steady rate many professionals have formed different views on videogame usage within real world settings: several think that violent videogames cause violence in America, others think game ratings are ineffective, and some believe that videogames …show more content…
In an article written by (Lugo 13) he discusses how killing civilians is an easy way to obtain money is most violent videogames out there. It is just something that has to be incorporated into a videogame so that it sells. Many professionals agree with this and would take not to believe that most of the big selling games incorporate such features. One of the most popular games series in today’s society is “Grand Theft Auto”. This game series incorporated the importance of killing civilians as they withdraw money from an ATM if the player is looking for extra cash. The cause of violence in America is believed to be caused by videogames, however not all professionals believe …show more content…
For example, the popular multi-platform game “Minecraft” is about adapting to survive on an island that you’re stranded on. Sure there indigenous people living on this island but they don’t physically help you. Games like “Minecraft” teach its players some of the basic things they would need to do if they ever get stranded on an island. Things such as building a fire, house, finding and farming food, and to develop the tools necessary for surviving dangerous encounters. In an article written by (Vandenbroucke) he goes on to discuss how games like “Minecraft” can prove to be beneficial for children to play in the sense that it can help them develop reading and writing skills. He says that the benefits don’t come from the actual game play, but that the skills come from the research the players will do in order to learn how to do certain things in “Minecraft”. Since “Minecraft” has a very limited tutorial children who play this game will go on the internet and find out how to craft certain items necessary for survival with in the videogame.
In the article (Video Games Are Violent) the author goes on to describe the skills that videogames can help one develop. The author lists skills from reading, and logical thinking, to vocabulary development, and note taking. According to the author these skills are believed to be developed
Video games have been around for many of years. With the first videogame console dating all the way back to the 1970s. However, the first commercial arcade video game, “Computer Space” by Nutting Associates, was introduced in 1971. The videogames that we know now are nothing like they use to be back in the 70s. With 155 million videogame players worldwide and about 80% in which have a gaming console in their household (North). With the gaming industry growing at a steady rate many professionals have formed different views on videogame usage within real world settings: several think that violent videogames cause violence in America, others think game ratings are ineffective, and some believe that videogames …show more content…
In an article written by (Lugo 13) he discusses how killing civilians is an easy way to obtain money is most violent videogames out there. It is just something that has to be incorporated into a videogame so that it sells. Many professionals agree with this and would take not to believe that most of the big selling games incorporate such features. One of the most popular games series in today’s society is “Grand Theft Auto”. This game series incorporated the importance of killing civilians as they withdraw money from an ATM if the player is looking for extra cash. The cause of violence in America is believed to be caused by videogames, however not all professionals believe …show more content…
For example, the popular multi-platform game “Minecraft” is about adapting to survive on an island that you’re stranded on. Sure there indigenous people living on this island but they don’t physically help you. Games like “Minecraft” teach its players some of the basic things they would need to do if they ever get stranded on an island. Things such as building a fire, house, finding and farming food, and to develop the tools necessary for surviving dangerous encounters. In an article written by (Vandenbroucke) he goes on to discuss how games like “Minecraft” can prove to be beneficial for children to play in the sense that it can help them develop reading and writing skills. He says that the benefits don’t come from the actual game play, but that the skills come from the research the players will do in order to learn how to do certain things in “Minecraft”. Since “Minecraft” has a very limited tutorial children who play this game will go on the internet and find out how to craft certain items necessary for survival with in the videogame.
In the article (Video Games Are Violent) the author goes on to describe the skills that videogames can help one develop. The author lists skills from reading, and logical thinking, to vocabulary development, and note taking. According to the author these skills are believed to be developed