Impact of Video Games in Society
A video game is an interactive computer that displays a video signal, allowing you to play thousands of games on your television or handheld video game device. (Wikipedia, Video Game) We have came a very long way since the very first type of video game console was invented by Ralph Baer in 1967. From the very first console, the "Brown Box" to the more interactive video game consoles such as the Wii, Playstation, XBOX or the handheld Nintendo DS. Regardless of which video game is being used, it has made a huge impact in life 's of many children, as well as adults today. In the beginning, the games were user friendly and parents did not have much to worry about if they purchased a video game for their child. Take Pac Man for example, a very simple game where the player "Pac Man" eats dots and tries to avoid getting touched by an enemy. Now in 2012, we have games such as Call of Duty which focuses on killing members of the opposite team.
As we as a society became more developed in technology, the video game systems became more and more high tech. For today 's generation, playing a 3D interactive video game is normal.
The manifest function of video game systems of today is the ability to connect the console to your television and even internet and play virtually with friends online. In 2009, it was reported by the Entertainment Software Association that nearly sixty-eight percent of households told have at least one gaming system.
There are many video games aimed at children today that can be used as a learning tool. However, the amount of violent games greatly outweighs the educational ones.
There are many sociological impacts from video gaming systems today. Gaming systems are a very popular way of keeping children and teenagers entertained. Teenagers and children are becoming more and more addicted to these gaming systems everyday, which could lead to many issues such as poor school work or childhood obesity. Instead of doing homework or playing
As we as a society became more developed in technology, the video game systems became more and more high tech. For today 's generation, playing a 3D interactive video game is normal.
The manifest function of video game systems of today is the ability to connect the console to your television and even internet and play virtually with friends online. In 2009, it was reported by the Entertainment Software Association that nearly sixty-eight percent of households told have at least one gaming system.
There are many video games aimed at children today that can be used as a learning tool. However, the amount of violent games greatly outweighs the educational ones.
There are many sociological impacts from video gaming systems today. Gaming systems are a very popular way of keeping children and teenagers entertained. Teenagers and children are becoming more and more addicted to these gaming systems everyday, which could lead to many issues such as poor school work or childhood obesity. Instead of doing homework or playing
Citations: (Iowa State University Newspaper Article) http://www.public.iastate.edu/~nscentral/news/2007/mar/vvg.shtml (Cleavlead.com Article) http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2008/12/boy_killed_mom_and_shot_dad_ov.html