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The effect on a child that plays or is addicted to violent video games could, mentally and physically effect your child depending on the type of game they are playing. Some video games have an age requirement to tell if he or she is old enough. Which means if a child doesn’t meet the age requirement or isn’t mature enough to play the game they should definitely not have contact with the game or watch some one else play the game. From the prospective of a seventeen year old male, most teenagers…

Violent Video Games in a Violence Saturated World Video games have come a long way since Pong first showed up in the 1970’s and even farther since the first known video game, Tennis for Two, was created by Physicist William Higinbotham to be used as a science display in the 1950’s. When that simple game was unveiled to visitors, long lines formed full of people wanting to try this new technology. They would press a button to whack a tennis ball over a net represented by a couple of white…

It Does It All: The Power of Video Games Imagine being in a world where dragons are soaring through the skies, spitting flaming fiery volatiles. Now, imagine being able to transform into that majestic soaring fire breathing dragon, flying throughout eternity. With the addition of video games, the being of a fire breathing dragon is no longer a dream, but a reality. The digital world of video games has existed since the early 1970s, providing humanity entertainment throughout the century.…

As humans mature throughout life, they slowly acquire knowledge and experience. Just like humans, video games provide the same effect as gaining experiences through living, but in a far advanced world. In addition these precious moments are ones that cannot or is difficult to replicate in real life. The chances of being the coach of the New England Patriots are one in a billion, but with the help of video games, anyone can coach an all-star team. A common misconception of video games is its…

The video game industry was a 21 billion dollar business in 2011, according to consumerist.com. Along with the growing industry, the growing number of concerned parents grows as well. Many parents see the video games as harmful to their children’s health. However, other parents see potential in video games as a path to a better future in their baby’s education. Nonetheless, Anderson’s article is written better than Shaffer’s article due to Anderson’s strong statistical evidence, where Shaffer…

“My mom didn 't let me play video games growing up, so now I do. Gaming gives me a chance to just let go, blow somebody up and fight somebody from another dimension. It 's all escapism” (Wayne Brady, American Actor). The content of videogames has most certainly changed ever since they were first introduced to society. As the world has developed, warfare has bettered. The videogame industry has become increasingly sophisticated and has incorporated advanced technology into violent games. In…

Research Question: Do violent video games contribute to violent youth behavior? Introduction As the media has been rapidly integrated into society, many inquiries have emerged that question its negative influence. The media is seen as very beneficial by those who are exposed to it because it provides hours of entertainment in many forms, the most prominent of which are movies, television programs, and video games. The latter is a somewhat recent favorite, and many studies have focused on the…

Once seen as a useless craze of the 1970s, video games are now a media marvel that has taken over millions of households in the United States. Video games have been blamed for increases in bullying, aggression, and even school shootings. Many believe that these games teach children that violence is an acceptable way to resolve conflicts, desensitize players to real-world violence, and reward players for simulating violence. On the other hand, video game supporters argue that a vast majority of…

The introduction of video game platforms that allow game creators to portray any action they choose on screen with lifelike realism is a concept once unimaginable, however within the past few decades monumental advances have been made in the digital arts. With the newfound power to create such lifelike realism, game designers often turn to death and violence as a basis for their games due to the popularity of such grim topics. Ratings have been placed on such material in attempt to protect the…

As a gamer, it isn 't unusual for me to draw inspiration from my past exploits in various virtual worlds. Many days (and dare I say weeks) of my life have been spent in these often dystopian, problem-stricken worlds. That being said, I do not regret these countless hours being expended upon the never ending search for a kidnapped princess or the recovery of a once lost artifact. Unfortunately, in recent years video games have grown to carry with them a bad reputation for encouraging violent…