purchasing them, or even play with their children for a little while to better understand the content. They could also encourage their children to find other ways to spend their free time, so that video games do not become their only source of entertainment. Most importantly, parents must know the limitations and maturity of their child. While a game may be rated Teen, some eleven- or twelve-year-olds are mature and responsible enough to play it and still maintain a distinction between fantasy…
Milton S. Hershey: The Candy Man Milton Hershey is famous for being the founder of The Hershey Foods Corporation in 1894. The theory behind his success was the following: "Give them quality. That's the best kind of advertising in the world." Hershey created his own empire unlike many businessmen of that time, as he didn’t force his employees into grim factories yet he offered them dignity and prosperity. As any entrepreneur, obstacles and setbacks were on his path. He was perseverant and has…
Professional Skills Report by Eamonn Hannon 1. Harris, B. (2014). Console Wars: Sega Vs Nintendo and the Battle that Defined a Generation. London: Atlantic Books. This book is a general history of the 'console war' between Nintendo's Super Nintendo Entertainment System console and Sega's Genesis/Mega Drive console, showing the viewpoint of various Nintendo and Sega employees, along with others involved in the game industry at the time. The book contains a lot of technical information and showed…
Sony has done a marvelous job over the years with their PlayStation consoles. Whether you are talking about the PS1 or the PS4, Sony always has delivered. Over the consoles history, the PlayStation has seen some of the greatest video games of all-time, and here are ten that you need to play before you die. 10. DRAGON BALL Z: BUDOKAI TENKAICHI 3 3D fighting games are very unique, and Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 may be the best. With an enormous character roster and gameplay that improved…
To describe a Hershey's kiss may seem easy because of its small structure, but for me it is almost impossible to describe. Simple words can only describe its beauty and its wonderful taste, but only vaguely. Despite the tiny figure the Hershey Kiss has, it is made up of 3 components that makes it recognizable to everyone, and also so amazing. The beauty of the chocolate is covered by a shiny coloured foil, and peeking from out of the foil is a paper flag that reads “KISSES” in bold light blue…
Hardline, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Plain, and Mortal Kombat X, what do these game titles have in common? They were all listed as some of the most violent video games on the market for 2015 (Hayes). Though there are age restrictions set by Entertainment Software Rating Board children still have access to these “restricted” games from their parents or peers. There has been controversy over violent video games and if they should be available for children. Playing violent video games may…
In 1999 the country was horrified by the news of the Columbine High School Massacre, an event where 13 people were killed and nearly 30 more were injured. Once again in 2012 the nation stood aghast at the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School which killed 20 students and six teachers. What do Eric Harris, Dylan Klebold, and Adam Lanza, the perpetrators of these terrifying crimes, all share in common? They all loved to play violent video games. But these boys are not the only ones to play…
Gaming has become very popular in the last decade, and it’s very common for someone to own some sort of entertainment system. Video games have come a long way over the years, from arcade machines in the local arcade to personal game systems with astonishing realism. Video games are open to all ages, but attracts a great deal of the younger crowd. The stereotypes surrounding the gaming community have given video games a poor reputation, which in turn worries parents. People have come to believe…
The Effects of Videogames on Adolescents For the last fifty years adolescents have played videogames. Videogames have advanced from arcade games to home systems and portable systems. Now videogames are changing again, moving into the future with virtual reality and duel capability systems. However, one thing that has not changed over the years is studying the effects of videogames on adolescents, most of which examine the negative effects of violent videogames. I agree that there is…
Wheel of Fortune On Tour Wheel of Fortune On Tour slot IGT has the Wheel of Fortune franchise firmly within its grasp, so why not bang out a few new slots in the series. For many years, the original Wheel of Fortune slot was the definitive gameshow themed slot on the net. This year, IGT decided to release two more video slots to join it. IGT’s Wheel of Fortune: Triple Extreme Spin didn’t really hit its mark if we’re being honest, but there is a bit more hope for their brand spanking new Wheel of…