No, Videogames do not deserve the bad rap they get. Realistically I don’t think they get that bad a rap, in fact I’d argue the only people who give them a bad rap are the people who didn’t grow up with the ones we have now. Gen X and Boomers are a large majority of people who complain about Videogames and I think that it’s because they’re new to them and because of that their scared. Gen X and Boomers also make up a lot of people who have control of the news and because of that are the ones who publish things about how videogames are bad. Very few Millennials and gen Z have problems with videogames because they’re used to them.
@Max Masterton I agree most people that I've met who comlain about video games are people who didn't try it as a kid and the ones who did are mostly confused by the new stuff being put out. I have run into so many people who think that newer shooter games like fortnite and cod are causing more violent tendencies in people when in reality the only violence you'll see is during a 30 second rage room.
I also think video games shouldn't get all the hate are receiving because video games are not all just guns and violence. Maybe to a person who doesn't play video games, it can seem like fighting and violence but there is more to it than meets the eye. Game developers incorporate amazing and immersive storylines making the game like a movie that you can control. Some games also can be played with vast different playstyles. If you want to be stealthy, you could be stealthy. Or, you could rush in guns blazing killing everything in your sight. It's all up to you. But the main reason I play video games is to escape. Whenever I get on my computer or PS4 and play anything that catches my eye, all the worries I have wash away. It feels as if everything around me or in my life has vanished, just me and the game. Similar to the article I have also had an experience in my life that has brought me closer to someone in my life. A few years ago I had a friend who moved far away to Luxembourg, and there is a 6 hour time difference. But on some weekends I wake up early and play video games like Terraria and Minecraft with him on face time and it has kept our long distance friendship strong. There are just so many unique experiences that can only be projected through video games and for people who haven't even given them a fair chance, They're missing out.
I have loved video games ever since I played Minecraft when I was 9. I see them as a good way to forget about all the stress in the world. Some video games, like Horizon forbidden west, I find strangely relaxing. Even my parents started playing video games with me after they watched me play. when I was younger, me and more than half of my fifth grade class would regularly play Fortnite together. I would befriend people that I didn't usually talk too in school. Some video games can be educational too. For example Minecraft teaches creativity and Assassin's Creed teaches history. I think if people who do not like video games gave the, a try they would see the good in them.
Yes, I do play video games. For me me I consider video game an escape from the depressing clutches of the real world. When I am playing video games I am not weighed down by my physical abilities, how much money I have or where I live. I can play with my friends or against them. Videos to me are limitless possibilities. I believe video game strengthen relationships, they can become an experience you can share with friends and family. They can highlight your relationships. Video games have brought me closer to my friends. My friends and I all have different preferences on things like what king of music we like and the shows we watch, but we were all able to connect with one another when we played video games. Eventually this even help us to open up to each other so we could discuss more personal things together as friends.
I agree that playing video games is more stimulating than watching Netflix, because to watch Netflix all you have to do is sit there. When playing some video games you are required to be in-tune and focused to be able to play. Some video games require you to communicate and work with a team.
Gaming doesn't really have a long way to go when it come to connecting to women. Thing is, most of video game early are made by male for male audiences. I believe if more women got into the field of game design gaming will eventually start appealing to women as a whole. Then eventually gamming would be able to to connect with everyone.
I do play video games I find that I can relax while challenging myself. I do agree that some video games do have more sexist themes toward women like GTA. Perhaps with fewer of these themes, the gaming industry would connect more to women. Finally, I have gotten closer to people by playing video games. For example, my father and I would always bond over lego games when we played together. All in all, I think video games offer fun and brain challenges.
GTA deserves the bad rap it gets because of the lack of positive teamwork, discrimination, and the bad behavior the game teaches in the game. The lack of positive teamwork is out of control. Occasionally, there is 1 positive person in a group of 4, but most of the time the group is negative. If you mess up, your team will insult you just because you can do nothing about it. Some games have teams for strategizing, but in GTA people just kill each other and fail the mission. There is discrimination in the game. In a group, I am always picked on because of the color of my skin, or I am kicked out of fun stuff from the age I sound. Sometimes, I'm kicked out of a game for talking too white. In the game, I'm always that “n------.” They are not afraid to say mean stuff because you can't do anything in reality. In addition, this game teaches bad behavior to those who don't know what's right or wrong. Robbing liquor stores, banks, and casinos encourages bad behavior, allowing people to do everything they can’t do in real life. Cruising in a public gaming session is hard and hectic. There are people who are called griffers; these “griffers” are high level players that use their power to kill you repeatedly. As long as the griffers have access to heavy vehicles and weapons they have all the power. You can make your own private lobby and invite your friends which will solve this problem. The game teaches bad behavior, lack of teamwork, and discrimination, so it deserves its bad rap.
@Kaden P. I don't think it's fair for GTA to think that GTA deserves its bad rap because of your personal experiences. You have to take into consideration that the there is a always going to be hate and discrimination online. I wish it wasn't like that as much as the next person, but some people are going to continue in such a hateful manner. You can prevent those experiences by only playing with people you know.
I believe playing the game GTA doesn't teach bad behavior. GTA does glorify murder and breaking the law. Even in the game play the police will get involved if you commit a crime. A person's behavior is determined by how they are raised and how the people around them act. GTA has about the same amount of violence as the average action movie today so if GTA deserves a bad rap most of the media should get the same treatment.
I am a gamer, and I like how video games offer a way to kill time unlike a lot of other things, as well as how you can just get into a game, and slowly understand it. Video games also offer a way to escape day to day life, giving you big adventures, fun, and a whole lot more, which helps a lot of people get out of their boring day to day life. I feel like video games can be abused, and bad for peoples brains if they’re always on it, or don’t know when to stop. While a relationship was never ruined, my best friend and I got closer from our similar interests in video games. Although, like I said, it never ruined a relationship, my dad doesn’t like when I use games, since I’m usually on them for a while, so he can get pretty jerky. I do think they’re better then NETFLIX, on how they’re endless fun, and have a big replayability, where NETFLIX doesn’t, as the stuff is pretty predictable, and once you see it once, it’s boring. I don’t consider video games a whole new part of media, as they’ve been around for a long while, and most people probably grew up with them, but if your friend or someone you know doesn’t understand it, you could help them, and even get a stronger relationship. I feel like every video game can apply to either gender, but it’s the tastes that differ. If you take me and my friend, Gracie, we have similar tastes, but in games we’re very split. I enjoy more childish and cartoony games, and she enjoys the type of “stereotypical guy” games, like Halo and Doom.
I am a Gamer, I usually play games on the weekend, because my mom wants to me study over the week. I play this game called Roblox and sometimes Team fortress 2. I believe gaming really calms my mind but sometimes I get to addicted. Thank goodness my parents are around, so they can tell me to take a break. I believe video games are really great to meet other people in the world but there are some bad side effects.
Video games are a great way to stimulate. Especially with ADHD and Terrettes
I think video games are good for you unless you get addicted. You get a higher reaction time, and, can meet new friends.
i think video games are good and that they dont do anything bad really but there is a point to were it take away from family and becomes an addiction.
That's pretty cool we need some more girl gamers in this world. I am the leader of the official gaming clan FE4R I only have 2 people who are girls in my clan. So if you wanna join my clan hmu on insta my insta is FE4R_KeY. This post was very inspirational.
In the video game team fortress 2 developed by valve, I am able to play as the Demoman class or "a black scottish cyclops," and use the secondary weapon "tide turner" to "trimp" or surf against a slanted area in order to go far lengths. I am then able to trimp on the map 2fort, which then allows me to hit the sniper class with a frying pan and then proceed to laugh at them.
Video games pretty cool basically
I have been playing video games since I was 5, I played the 360 Xbox version of Minecraft before 1.9. And have been playing Minecraft since 2015 and still love it. Honestly who has not played the 360 In Gen Z, If you have not then you are missing out. I thought it was cool to find this essay and NO VIDEO GAMES DESERVE GOOD REP NOT BAD. Covid has got my brain thinking VIDEO GAMES ONLY.
I have been playing video games since I was 9, and like some others, it started with the first edition of Minecraft on the Xbox 360, and now I play War Thunder, Destiny, Halo, all the way down to some Skylanders games. In my opinion, gaming opens the mind of people who don't have much creativity, I read an article some time ago that said gaming made the person who was playing the video games actually became more open-minded and creative, I just thought it was cool that something like that could happen.
I've been playing video games since I was 8, it started with the first edition of Minecraft that was released on Xbox360, and now I play a whole range of games from Doom, to Slime Rancher, to Little Nightmares. Games are generally a positive thing for society. They improve hand-eye coordination, improve problem-solving skills, can teach lessons, and can help connect people.
I recently got into gaming at the beginning of COVID, and at the beginning i thought the same bad things about video games. But then when I started playing, I realized that they were not as bad as most adults said they were. Playing a video game is like going on an adventure, and they are a big connection with others. They are like another world to me, but it is still important to do other things too, because if not video games are going to become you whole life.
I am a gamer and I like playing video games because I can play with my friends in games and have fun with people all over the world. It's also a fun way to meet new friends if they play the same games. I find the games a good way to take up time and it's fun seeing your progress over time.
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I am gamer and i will refuse to believe that games are bad for our society. Lets take the very popular game Minecraft for an example this game is a very fun game that is an actual tool in some schools to help kids learn. So, if you also wanted to argue the fact about the also very popular game Grand Theft Auto 5 this is not the child or teenagers fault the game is rated M for mature so the only people that should be allowed to but the game are people 18 and above. Therefore, It is not the child fault when they start to act out when playing this game it is their guardians fault. If the guardian felt like their child should own this game and play it and that child is having issues after then the parents need to have a sit down talk and not but rated M games for that child anymore.
@Burrito Sanchez
I totally agree with you
I am A gamer along with many of my friends I understand that video games get a bad rap but if you can balance school and stay physically fit and still be around your family I think you should be allowed to play as much as you want if you can do all of the things your suppose to why can't you do something you want shows you and your parents that you're becoming a responsible adult.
I love games as long as I get to play with my friends and such but there are problems some think these games are real I know a man like this and no joke he needs some real help now games have been known to help with thinking and learning don't know how this is just what I hear.
im a gamer not a big one but i play from time to time and the reason i play is to help relax me in a way. when i have to much stress at shcool or home i play a couple munites of games. to me its kind of like ecsaping to your own world when i read a book i get so lost in the story i feel content and let my imagination flow of what the story would be like, thats kind of how i feel about video games to when i play its like ecaping to that world but instead of my mind its the game. its so fun to imagine yourself being in that world. i only play creative games and story mode games. my top 2 favorites are minecraft and red dead redemption. when i play minecraft i set it to creativity mode and build what ever i please and when i play red dead redemption i just hunt animals and have fun buying and selling stuff and doing small task. games can also have an educational side, i play some of thoses from time to time also.
Throughout my lifetime I have played a large selection of games, whether that game be rated for kids or rated for adults. Video games don't really deserve the bad reputation that everyone gives them. I personally have grown up playing video games and seem okay. The awful things that people blame on videogames either comes from where they don't know where to stop or it's a lack of disicpline from who they follow in.
Video games should not deserve the bad rep they get because there are a lot of good things about it. Playing video games is fun and also relaxing after a long day. Gaming gave people careers that are still successful. Whenever I play video games I never have a bad time because I’m always with friends and we make more friends while playing. It does have its negatives but nothing too major that overpowers the positives.
Video games definitely don’t deserve the bad rep they get. If anything video games brings people together and strengthens relationships. Many believe this is a huge distraction for their kids and a waste of time. This is not true as many people have made careers out of gaming. Gaming brings tons of entertainment and possible wealth if achieved. Even from personal experience I can say gaming is very positive. My friends and I play quite a bit and I can safely say it brings everyone together as one and has a very positive impact All in all, gaming doesn’t deserve the bad rep it gets.
The short answer is no, video games should not have a bad reputation and those who look at video games in a bad way should honestly take a deeper look and do more research. Video games these days are not only a way to relax and ease the mind but are also a way to connect with friends and play with them. A big thing is I feel that people do not entirely understand video games, video games can now become a persons career and people can make loads of money off it. From streaming to gaming tournaments I’ve seen so many gamers make more money than the people who criticize video games. For these reasons I feel that video games are not getting enough credit and should be looked at and research more by those who judge them.
I play video games from time to time, they're a good way to relax. Video games rarely hinder relationships, instead allowing new ones to be formed with people all around the world that would otherwise never be met. My neighbors met someone on Playstation who lives states away and they've spent so much time talking together they visit each other. Gaming is most definitely more stimulating than Netflix. It is often a media overlooked, as games can have incredible stories to tell. Games do not have a long way to go with women, with some games offering the main character as both genders. The main thing causing them to be male dominated are most likely lack of interest from girls or stereotypes that video games are for guys only.
I think video games have negatives and positives. There are many cases that show that playing video games for long hours in a row without communicating to people either online or in person can cause you to get too engulfed in your game. However personally during the time of the coronavirus when there was not much to do I found that video games brought me closer to my friends. We were able to still have fun together even though we couldn’t see each other. Video games should be something that you enjoy by yourself and with others but as with anything there should be limits.
If asked, I would definitely consider myself a gaming enthusiast. There’s a lot of positives that can come from gaming, and I’ve seen the positive effects it has had on my life. So much so, that I am considering going into game development. Video games are unfortunately blamed by politicians and parents as a cause of violence, sexism, and negativity in the world today, which is far from the truth. Games have much stricter content restrictions than movies and other forms of media, yet they often still receive unwarranted negative attention. As far as the sexism argument, I would argue that games themselves actually promote gender equality. In the last five to ten years, the gaming industry has come very far and now portrays many females in strong character roles. Where the sexism does exist in gaming is not in the games themselves but in some subcultures of the gaming community, which tend to still be very much male dominated. More female gamers would help change the attitudes of some male gamers. Gaming is in the end, open to everyone. There are so many different kinds of games and gaming communities out there that I can’t imagine someone not being able to find something of interest.
While video games are typically associated with boys and men, there are plenty of women and girls and gender neutral people who enjoy them as well. The gaming community is diverse. People of all ages, genders, cultures, etc can enjoy them and enjoy discussing them and the lessons/themes they present.
I play a lot of video games myself. While I agree with the author, video games don’t deserve the bad rep they get - I would ague it’s the gamers themselves that make video games have bad reputations. Video games can be a great tool for learning hand-eye coordination, teamwork, and in some cases, history. I’ve made friends because of games, it can bring people closer. However, too many times I’ve had to put down my controller because of the toxicity of the gaming community. Something that is meant to be fun and relaxing has been turned on it’s head because of the gamers who constantly belittle others. Games themselves have a long way to go when it comes to addressing the prejudice against women in the community. Many of the games advertised to women can barely be called games. The sexism in games and in the gaming community needs to be addressed. Many times I’ve had to play as a boy just to avoid the targeted attacks. Reporting the hateful players seemingly does nothing. As a community, we need to do better. The reporting systems in online games needs to be reformed and we need to be nicer to each other.
I would say I play lots of video games, too much, according to my mother, as it is the main thing I tend to do in my free time. But the common assumption that video games "drain on young men's brains" is an over statement and how it is "culturally worthless" is just flat out wrong. I mainly play video games on my computer as a means to interact with my friends, as during these times physical interaction isn't the best option for spending time with a friend. I have even met good friends by the means of online games that I consider to be some of my closer friends. Another point I find interesting is the assumption that gaming excludes women, as that is simply not true. I have seen a good amount of women in video game lobbies that were respected among others.
I play games casually, with friends, family, and sometime by myself. I don't think I would be considered a "hard core gamer", but sometime I find my self play video games for hours on end. While this doesn't happen often, it still occasionally does. I understand both sides, because I can see both sides. I see that it relaxes me and helps me deal with stress, while being able to see how it can cause people to become addicted and consume there life. I is hard to say if gaming is good or bad. I think gaming is what you make it, being able to receive both the benefits and negatives.
Wow that seems very eye-opening to me.
games are fun i am a gamer and i play minecraft
@matthew
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At the very beginning Ms. Peyser believes that video games are, “a drain on young men’s brains, maybe even their humanity, hobbling their ability to form real bonds.”
Addressing games being a drain on young men’s brains and/or their humanity. While I can’t speak for everyone, I do not believe people play video games just to “waste time.” What I do believe is that a majority of people see video games as an escape from the hardships in life. This is especially true for young men who are a lot less likely to talk about their problems or seek help. Since young men don’t conventionally reach out about their feelings, the stress that builds up can often feel overwhelming but video games can act almost as a conduit for all this built up tension and stress to be released in a safe and convenient way.
@Austin Dinice
HI were from the same school
In the eyes of many, video games are still a gimmick. I completely understand the author’s prior opinions in the article, because I agree with some of them. A lot of video games are unintuitive and hard to learn, and there is a lot of stigma depicting them as just what the author said: video games being a drain on brains, particularly of young men. But it’s impossible to deny that video games are part of today’s world, and they aren’t going away anytime soon. And video games have been correlated with the problem-solving and communication areas of the brain, showing that they aren’t the drain on society some people view them as.
I play a significant amount of video games.
I’ve been gaming for a long time, but the reasons I play stay the same. Whether it’s solving puzzles, competing with others, or just messing around with friends, video games enable me to do what I want, when I want, with who I want. I have friends who live across town that I can interact with over the internet when we can’t see each other in person. Without video games, my life wouldn’t be as fun, and I think that they aren’t the brain-rotting trash that some people view them as.
@Ryder Klein I agree that video games are not all bad. The majority of the games I play involve strategy and thought. However, there are some video games that are more mindless with no need to problem solve or think. And, this is ok, because your brain does not always have to be stimulated. Sometimes, you need a break and these types of games let you relax and are effective stress relievers. I also use video games to communicate with friends, who I don’t get to see often. Video games let us play together remotely on the same team.
Video games shouldn't be getting all of the negative attention that they currently are. They serve as another type of entertainment for people of all ages. Video games don't make people violent. It’s lack of guidance and support that makes people feel like they can behave however they want is what leads them to be violent. I feel as if people in power are putting the blame on video games because they don't want to address the real issues like mental health.
@Lily Elbel I totally agree. When lockdowns were taking place due to COVID-19, many of my friends and I played video games to pass the time. Like you said, the only negative outcome was just spending too much time playing. I believe as long as a person is mature and has the right morals, no video game would cause any harm to them.
Video games have been controversial in society for a long period o time. Whether it has been due to peoples belief in their connection to violence or how they affect people specifically the younger generation. A lot of the time you get told that video games are proven to have a negative effect but that isn't necessarily true. First of all, yes I have been interested in and have played video games for a long time. And while I can see the negative perspective on video games, it was never clear to me why the hate grew so much. Then I realized it wasn't just people like parents being unhappy with their children playing them, it began to spread in society and it was surprising to say the least. They had reasons and beliefs that it deteriorated education and provided a distraction and were a waste of time in general. However, if you look at it a different way you can see that they provide a community, sorry multiple massive communities for which people can connect with each other. They have fun together through video games, it allows them relieve stress and not focus on negative things. Video games have also been proved to engage people and their minds when playing them, so to think they did the opposites of the these things is hard to believe. Video games should be used a source of entertainment for people, not labeled as a problem when there are more important things to worry about.
its been a long time since ive played a Video Game...but the last time i did i really did in my and i together... KNRY...our Clan Tag...the last time she and i used it was COD 2...ha was years ago...that's also the last time i saw her before she left me....that's also the last time i picked up a Controller...oh well...ill be starting again soon...and wihout Neko
As Teenager and a Lifelong Gamer, It is hard to be the way I am because of my family. Yes They are loving and all, but when it comes to the games, they hate anything that has the word video game on it. Its that they also only tend to read news that is quite dramatized and negative, especially towards people nearest to my age. They just a month ago, shoved this article in my face saying that by looking down, at ONLY ELECTRONICS (phones, computers,etc.), it can cause a horn or a little protruding object to grow out of the lower skull, near the cervical. I said "why would electronics like phones only conduct the growth of this said horn, while reading a book wouldn't cause the growth to commence? Its only that the person is straining their neck by looking down, but by looking at a electronic, like a phone, it would cause the growth, and not for the other. Violent, bloody, & gruesome games plus a little bit of not so elegant manners and they think only of Video games and "how they rot brains and leave the mind of the users to only think about violent behavior. Its just that they see only that, while myself, I barely can watch a pathetic little horror movie without leaving the room. I only play peaceful, multiplayer games which usually tend to rotate around creating and leveling up. The two video games I love to play are Minecraft and a used to be Fortnite, but mostly a come back to Minecraft in August of 2018, after around not playing it for around 6 years.
I have never really considered myself a gamer, however growing up with an older brother I have definitely played my fair share of video games. My brother seemed to be always playing games when we were kids, and me being his annoying little sister, I always wanted to play with him. Games like Team Fortress 2, Portal 2, and Minecraft might be why my brother and I are so good at working together now. Video games definitely do not deserve the hate they get in the media today. There have been murderers and shooters long before video games where a thing. I also agree with the author of the article that they are more stimulating than binge watching shows or movies. With video games, you have to figure out puzzles and work with other people towards a common goal. Even though my brother and I live 2,000 miles apart every once in a while we still will get on a minecraft server together and play for a little bit.
The concept of video games is not new to society. Video games are just another medium for entertainment; before video games there were movies, before movies there were plays; and way way back there was gladiatorial combat. To single out video games now as too violent for children is totally unfair. Not all video games are those violent, first person shooter games that often get the most attention in the media. There is an entire library of non-violent games that thousands of gamers play everyday, and to have those few violent video games define an entire industry is kinda ridiculous. I don’t even think those violent video games deserve the bad rap they often get. How is a video game any different than watching a movie and seeing people die, whether or not you know the actors aren’t actually dying. As a teenager in high school, I have played my fair share of video games. Not once have I ever encountered this so called “deranged and violent child that will grow up to be a serial killer.” Rather, I have met some of my best friends through video games, and have developed friendships with people across the country. The real reason why people play video games is to be involved in a community, to express themselves in ways they can’t do so in life, and to get away from the responsibilities of life. Instead of worrying about paying their bills, or the stresses of work, they can become Batman fighting in Gotham, or Spider-Man swinging around New York City.
I believe that many video games may influence kids (especially younger) especially if if they are violent, however many video games may be educational or keep you active. Therefore I do believe that mod people should be more apt to play a game every once in a while.
I am a Gamer I like a lot of video games because they are super fun and don't distracted me. Video games help a lot when creating bonds with people i know it has helped me a lot most of my friends play video games with me and it helps me grow bigger stronger bonds with them. Everyone should at least try video games because you don't know how much it can help until you try and you don't know how fun it could be usually you have a great time playing video games. Video games already connect to women because their are a lot of girls who enjoy video games and play them as much as guys do and have a lot of fun.
Although I’m not a gamer I do believe that games are given a bad reputation. You can’t say that the games are causing a person to act a certain way because it really depends how they take it and how they will react to it. Not only that, not all games are going to be gruesome killing games, there can some games where teamwork is a necessity. I’m not saying that no bad outcome will come from playing video games but I’m also not going to say that we should all play video games because of the benefits it brings.Just like the author says it could bring potential bonds and an experience to have with other people instead of shutting others out as many would say people who play games do. If you think about it, the world has given gaming such a bad reputation that when you think of a pro gamer, or someone who devotes their times to gaming we can already imagine a picture of how they will look. That play games obsessively will make you into this lazy, greasy hair, hunan that sits around all day. People seem to just miss that gaming can take teamwork, devotion, hand coordination, and can make some reflexes better.
I grew up in a household where none of my family played video games. That changed when I turned 7 and was given a DS for my birthday. I had to have put hundreds and hundreds of hours into that DS until my step-dad introduced me to the PS3. That opened up an entirely new world of gaming. It allowed me to connect with tons of people from all over the globe and build lasting friendships, some of which I still have today. Some people think that video games should be banned because of the violent images they can show, but they fail to mention the many other things that promote violence in the United States. For example, a child could see an R-rated movie as long as they were with their parent and see horrifying things in the movie. How is that any different or better than a video game? Video games are also seen as a form of speech, which means that they are protected under the First Amendment. The most major court case demonstrating this is Brown v. Entertainment Merchants Association where the government ruled in favor of video games. So no, I don't believe that video games should get nearly the amount of hate they do, and that people should focus their efforts on things that actually cause damage to our society.
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As a 15 year old, I have played more than my fair share of video games, but not the stereotypical first-person shooters and PVP online games. I enjoy more of the laid back, highly complex simulator games such as Farming Simulator 19 and American Truck Simulator, of which I have over 1000 hours logged in. These games offer a lot of insight to different aspects of the world and has taught me a lot about agriculture, transportation, and how to create a profitable business even when the market is against me. The author says at some point she thought video games were “cultrialy worthless” and then grew to like them. I had the same mindset at one point, watching my brother play Call of Duty and Battlefield for hours on end, yelling at other players and slewing slurs and insults to others in the lobby. I told myself I would never become that and never really got interested in hardcore gaming until I stumbles onto the simulator games and how they allowed me to be who I really was and express my love of trucking with others. We would all gear up on friday nights and convoy for 2000 miles.
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We would play till 4 am and then all pass out. The next night we would do it all over again. I see this period in my life as the same period that the author is experiencing at this time. She is able to express emotions with her friends through video games and be happy while doing it. The reason people play games, contrary to popular belief, is because they are able to bond with others and hang out with others even if they are thousands of miles away. Gaming isn't about the individual, it's about the community. Most gamers aren't crazy, blood thirsty, drug using school shooters; they are people who want to get away from the real world, the bills, the paperwork, the bureaucracy, and the stress and indulge into a fantasy realm full of dragons and monsters or be a WWII soldier fighting the Russains or a farmer in the middle of Iowa feeding silage to their cattle. Most gamers are looking for a way to express who they really are or what they want to be. They want to spend their evenings playing games with their friends and have a good time.
People are allowed to have many opinions but video games do not deserve the bad rep they have now. Conservatives say video games have lead to mass shootings, as someone who has been playing video games since I was a toddler not once have I had the thought to go out and unleash havoc. I’m not saying that video games are the best but there are games out here that challenge and show you how your actions have consequences and could lead to entirely different situations, examples as “Man of Medan” and “Until Dawn” both games drive off the horror but they put you in situations that require you to think in a small window of time. Your actions shape what happen to the people you control in the game. Video games to me haven’t affected my ability to form real bonds, my best friend who I've known for a year with many more to come, we’re really close and I met him on a video game. Video games don’t hinder our ability to form bonds, they actually enhance being able to play with different people from all around the world is amazing. Your all on common ground which is your're playing a video game, you’re not only meeting new people and learning about new areas. You’re finding a place you can call home, to know you might have someone you can go to when your feeling down and it’s hard to talk about in person, some video games cause that. Bonds that grow so strong you forget you only know them online.
People have many different opinions about this topic with all the mass shootings and other shooting going on in our world today. Today's society of young adults does not often see death as the worst thing and its kinda sad. In today's world, people are so puzzled regarding people committing these "mass shootings" or "killings" that the government or politicians are blaming these hate crimes on the smallest most uneducated claims. The fact that you can sit here and blame video games for the things that go wrong in our world today disgusts me. Growing up I have played a lot of shooters such as: GTA, Black ops, Fortnite, and RDR2, and I have never had the slightest thought that it is okay to go out and take someone else's life because I am struggling and my life it's not going as well as I want things to go . I think as a community and society we should take a step in the right direction and get those who think it's okay to do as you do in video games and help them. People need to understand that those who commit these hate crimes are not in the correct state of mind. This is almost as crazy as people saying people commit suicide because they see others doing it in movies. I think we just need to step back and take responsibility for the hate others commit other than blaming it on something that has nothing to do with the situation.
I believe that video games aren't to blame for everything in life. video games are a way to get away from the real world, I didn't want any real-world issues in a game. I wanted a game where I could make my own story and decisions and that what makes a video game so much funnier. for example, my favorite game and I think its everybody's favorite, is Minecraft, I grew up under it and to this day I still play it. Minecraft is an open-world game you could do whatever you want to do. there is no rules in video games unless you break those rules and start having a blast at it.
Video games are newer, and in my opinion, a better form of entertainment than any TV streaming site, or maybe even books. Video games allow you to be immersed in a fantasy world, unlike television or books can. Games are much more than just watching something move around and talk, you’re in control of your character, you can affect the world around you, and a great game will make you feel like the character you’re playing.
A good game can get people immersed for thousands of hours. Take for example Skyrim. Skyrim is a game many people have sunk thousands of hours into and have not gotten bored of it. This is most likely because of branching and diverse story. In one playthrough you could be the hero of Skyrim, saving everyone from an evil dragon trying to end the world, while on another you could be a ruthless assassin of the Dark Brotherhood, a group that kills people for money. This all adds to how amazing the replay value is.
Multiplayer games can also add to replay value, Minecraft is a great example of this. Minecraft is an open world sandbox game, which means you can explore the world how you want and do whatever you want, there are endless possibilities of what you can do. Unlike books or movies, which have a set story/plot, you can make your own adventure in Minecraft, and in Skyrim as well. These two games have an extreme amount of replay value, which is why I think video games are better than TV or reading.
I completely agree with her when she started seeing video games as a way of connecting to people, instead of it being a waste of time that could prevent men from making bonds with others. While, I know, it can be used for purposes like procrastination and being a distraction from everything around us. I also know the friendships and bonds that I make by playing video games. When I was growing up I always had teachers and parents of others telling me the same thing, “they are a waste of time”, and “you won’t make friends sitting inside”. That is what their generation was taught to think, they don’t understand growing up in a more technological generation. Technology is not only just used as brainless distraction, but is used by many as a way of connection. I started playing video games when I was eight, through three different consuls, five remotes, and too many games to count, I still enjoy playing. I use it not as an escape from everything around me, but as a way to be more social and hang out with my friends online. I see it more as a way to meet others and share experiences with friends than anything else. Through video games you can play with people from your school and make friends with them by playing the games, or you can make friends online, who could live hundreds of miles away and you would never have met without playing video games
Sexism is a big issue that is being addressed more and more but can still exist in any environment. In many games, women are oversexualized and undermined. It is known that female characters are often built unrealistically and this is considered to be almost a vital element of these virtual worlds. Although this is not how they should all be portrayed, there are bigger issues surfacing. Stereotypical women are weak, submissive, and vulnerable. This can easily lead to young men, the target audience for many video games, to view women this way in everyday life. Some killing games especially encourage violence towards females which could also influence males' behavior. In a game, Red Dead Redemption 2, violence towards suffragettes is part of the game. Suffragettes were who advocated for women's right to vote. The goal of killing these people, in particular, is a negative message but it has lead to a bigger issue. After the YouTube channel, "Shirrako" posted a video playing the game referring to the suffragettes as "annoying feminists", there were comments saying that feminists are better dead and that women should not have the right to vote, along with other offensive messages. The writers of the article explaining this situation, unbraided the game. It is often believed that they are just video games and do not influence anyone's behaviors outside of the game but they can lead to, as Jessamy Henricksen And Dr. Marika Guggisberg word it, "toxic masculinity".
The First Amendment is all about being able to express yourself without causing harm to others. Video game developers are not only using video games to express themselves but allow players to express themselves too. Video games are a type of media created by citizens, the only media in the book 1984 are what the Party chooses to show on the telescreens. The Party only shows important bulletins or music they choose to show. Video games are also a form of entertainment. According to an article on Variety.com, (Links to an external site.)about 67% of Americans play video games on at least one type of device. Video games do not have to be a form of expression, but they can be a way for a person to escape the world around them and have fun.
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I think that Violent Video Games are a excuse for politician to blame for Mass Shootings. When I was a child me and my dad played many games and GTA was one of them. If Violent Video Games is an issue then the adults of the previous generation who played those games should be just as Violent. I couldn't imagine my life without the games I played as a child and the influence they have made. The Christchurch Shooting when the shooter made remarks to Pewdiepie, Pewdiepie had to apologize for the remarks and explain why video games are a positive influence.
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I believe that video games often draw in people with the questionable content they often contain, but aren't the reason they are enjoyed to the extent they are. Games like Doom contain violence, gore, and death, and this is why many believe that games are detrimental to society. Gore is may draw you into said media, but the death on screen begins to lack impact almost immediately; and this is because the player knows that what they are doing isn't real. Someone who may not play video games might see the actions of players as twisted or vile, but the sense of achievement and progress is what gives video games their lasting impact, not the violent actions you preform.
I have been raised in a house where video games have been encouraged from playing Nintendo games with both my uncles and my cousins. To when i grew up and started playing call of duty when i was in late Elementary School, where i met my first best friend who lives in Florida. This is something we can't do without games, till this day i wouldn't be friends or as close as friends as we are without video games. So many people believe that video games should be censor or even outright banned. The Supreme Court in Brown v. Entertainment Merchant Association (2011) decided this was unconstituitional and that video games follow under the same form of expression as movies and books. In the end, I will and always have played video games and believe that everybody should have the ability to play video games and deciding to limit video games is unethical considering it goes against the First Amendment as free speech and a form of expression.
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According to Ms. Peyser, she believes that games are gender exclusive and don’t appeal to what females want, stating GTA as an example. Ms. Peyser is wrong on this account, many games that have been made in recent years (and some older games as well) have solved the “Problematic gender dynamics” in games. GTA has an online mode where you can customize your character any way you can think of, they could be a woman or a man. The game Horizon Zero Dawn has a female protagonist that everyone relies on, all but a few officials are female and do a good job in the world. Other games have a protagonist that are either genderless, or never have their gender stated, the latest games don’t always worry so much about the genders, but the gameplay itself instead.
Video games are made to either prove a point, to give the player a fun experience, or both. Games that try to prove a point almost always do a great job at getting their point across, and some of the best ones try to prove that gender inequality is prevalent in today's society, but not the products that our society produces. I happen to play many different types of games and I agree with Ms. Peyser that messages hidden throughout games might not always be the most neutral but they can absolutely be filtered out by the gameplay and/or cutscenes.
I grew up in a household where gaming was promoted. My father and I played a lot of games together, and he introduced me to the classic DOOM series. He encouraged me to play online games with friends to strengthen bonds and meet new people. It worked, and I love playing games in my free time with friends. Some state that children shouldn't be exposed to violent video games, arguing that it influences violence in their life later. However, I believe that video games are a similar medium to things such as movies or books. These other mediums often include violence as well, such as The Hunger Games. This is actively investigated in the Supreme Court Case Brown v. Entertainment Merchants Association (2011). This court case concluded that video games are a form of expression. In the end, I have always played video games for fun and I believe that they should be available to everyone. Limiting the availability of video games is unfair, since it would go against the First Amendment, as they are a form of expression.
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I've been gaming for years, and never noticed how simple it is for the creator to slip in harmful themes. Some games are even based around these themes, but I had never noticed, as I was too caught up in the fun. While these themes are important to keep in mind, they shouldn't necessarily be banned. The first Amendment guarantees free speech to the American citizen; this includes the right to creative expression. Similar to movies, books, plays, and even music, games are an inventive form of art society finds amusement in. Citizens are given the privilege to express these in a way they see fit. There will always be something to negatively influence individuals. The slightest of thing could spark inspiration in the mind of the unwell, not just violent games. If one lacks the anomie to separate amusing fiction and harsh reality to begin with, the problem does not necessarily lie in the content. This could go for movies, plays, songs and of course, games, all the same. While these can still lack common decency and certainly fall under a harmful category, it is protected all the same. When the freedom to play a simple game is banned from citizens, movies, books, music, and much more is soon to follow; and at that point, what is there to stop other basic rights of the people? Small steps in removing freedom of speech could lead to a massive change.
Yes I'am a gamer and I play games like NBA 2k and fornite. What I like about playing video games is that after a long day of school or work you can come back home pop some corn and get a coke and just pay till you get bored or have work.Another reason is that video games technical help people in general escape their reality and have fun not thinking about anything that is what makes video game fun.
I am a gamer. I love video games because they allow direct interaction with the media - you have to think to consume it. They're akin to movies, but you, the player, are involved in the story it's telling. It adds a whole new level (pardon the pun) to immersion. Even if the game doesn't have a story, the connection between the game and the player is an enormous plus.
In regards to their impact on relationships, I've experienced both positive and negative effects. My relationship with my mother was and is negatively impacted by video games. She thinks they're brain-rotting, and we disagree over this - you all know how that goes, so I'll spare the details. Conversely, I've played video games with 90% of my childhood friends. The shared experience brought us closer together, allowing us to interact in ways we simply couldn't in the real world.
Local multiplayer isn't the only way video games have helped my relationships: I made a good friend through a single-player game later in life. She introduced me to the Persona franchise, and we played through Persona 5 independently but in roughly the same timeframe. We bonded over discussing the plot, lovable characters, and speculations on where the story would go next. We played the game pretty differently, but even so, the game provided a way to connect with each other.
Not being a cisgender woman, I can't really comment on video games' gender dynamics.
Luis Berdecia
The Greene School R.I
I personally played video games when I was young and I wasn’t really affected by any of the nature of the game no matter the rating but video games don’t really deserve the shade that hey get thrown at them since other games like minecraft give you wonderful memories and make you learn the meaning of working with your friends and overcoming challenges the things that you should really focus is on gun violence and you could say that games could somewhat conflict people if they’re at a weak mental state but there are effect solutions for that and it depends on the responsible the parents are giving kids more of a mature game to play but yet again I don’t think it would affect kids that horribly unless the influence was that bad but I don’t think they deserve the bad rep only some games but it depends on the person and game.
I play video games almost everyday. As someone with anxiety, I find relaxation in different ways. At the end of the day, sometimes I just want to sit back and relax. I find video games a great way to do so and sometimes, even a way to express creativity. I especially enjoy games like Fortnite and Minecraft. My brother and I have a 7 year difference and find video games a great thing to do together. I also find it a great way to stay in touch. As I have recently moved to a different school, I have had trouble staying in touch with some of my friends though those that play video games and I seem to still be close. One of my best friends and I talk everyday over video games and one of my newer best friends and I originally sparked conversation over playing Minecraft. I feel that although most of the gaming community is made up of males I feel very accepted in the community.
I don’t think video games make people violent, I think people just blame video games because some games are a little too violent, but the truth is what causes violence in America is the gun problem. Personally, I feel like video games most definitely do not make a person violent, I think it has the opposite effect most of the time. I think it will help people de-stress when they play video games and will keep people distracted from doing bad stuff. I think people just want to blame video games and just push aside the fact that in America you have easier access to guns compared to other countries. People just have to open their eyes and see that video games don’t make people violent, there are actual graphs and evidence out there that show that video games don’t cause violence--they actually decrease it. The leaders of this country should do something about people having easy access to guns instead blaming video games.
@David D. That is not the point of this article. The point is that everyone should be able to get a different outlook on videogames.
I think video games don't deserve the bad rap, I think this because some video games are like actually meant for family/kids so like mario kart, just dance, or just Nintendo in general. But other consoles are meant for adults and teens, like the Ps4, and the Xbox one. And the games on the consoles like the PS4 and Xbox, are meant for bigger and more mature adults and teens. So children don't get their hands on them. Some adults think all video games cause violence and other bad stuff, but in reality they really don't. There are some games that are based all around sports like Fifa, Madden, and baseball etc. Those games don't even cause violence! Overall I don't think video games are bad and deserve the reputation they have.
Video games don't deserve the bad rap they get. Going outside isn't for everybody, and some people can't go outside. Video games aren't for fat people, they are just an alternative for going outside. Video games have also been shown to increase creativity and puzzle solving abilities. Video games also let you connect with other people around the world. Most people who play video games are from China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, and Indonesia. Connecting with people through gaming has never been easier. There is also the bias that people that play video games cause violence play video games, which is far from the truth. Gun games are a tiny fraction of games and people who play gun games don't go out and kill people there are over 2 MILLION people who play Call of Duty black ops four and there have been 280 mass shootings. 80% of shooters did not play video games at all, and even fewer played violent video games. This is just completely not
true. Video games are helpful to kids making friendships an for helping kids be more creative.
I think video games should not get a bad rap. I believe this because there are a lot of people that use the game system to get rid of stress and get things off their minds. For example when I get stressed, I usually play some video games with my friends online and then later on that day I usually forget why I was mad or stressed. If you play video games it usually involves in violence. That's the problem every parent has because there are so many people in the world that say it brain washes. What I recommend is that every parent should at least give the game a try and see what content their child is playing.
I often find myself playing video games on the xbox in my room. I do not think that video games deserve the bad rap and the “main influence of violence in society.” I have been playing video games for a very long time and I haven’t felt the need to go shoot someone or anything along those lines. I also don’t believe that video games “drain young men’s brains” because I play video games a lot, it is my number one hobby, but I still get very good grades in schools, A’s and B’s. Therefore, I don’t believe video games destroy one’s intelligence. Also, I do agree that video games can cause a somewhat “toxic relationship” because in some cases, the boy will pay more attention to their precious video games than their girlfriend. In conclusion, video games can cause some problems but only for the mentally ill and I don’t think that video games truly deserve the bad rap.
I don't think video games deserve the bad rap that many give it. Sure, I am not an avid gamer nor do I think that all games are wholesome or safe to play, but I do believe that video games can help you have great experiences with the people you care about, as Ms. Peyser mentioned. I like to play more simple video games with my family, such as Mario Kart or Just Dance, because when I do, I have so much fun playing with them and I feel we grow closer because of this fun time spent together playing video games. I know it can be addicting, similarly to how social media or bingeing can be. So I think if you do play video games, you need to put it in its right place in your daily schedule. Even though some of the things said about video games, whether they are too violent or unsafe, can be true in many cases, but overall I don't believe it deserves a bad rap. Just because someone gets hurt or can hurt other people while playing football shouldn't mean it deserves a bad rap, so what about video games?
I’m not a gamer so I don’t have a personal connection to go off of but I think video games can certainly be detrimental to someones social skills and their productivity. However for others it can strengthen bonds and be an outlet for everyday stress. Some people make true friends from video games, talking to them about their lives like they’re sitting right there next to them. Playing video games is comparable to say bingeing on Netflix. They have more or less the same benefits and weaknesses. I definitely binge on Netflix and it’s the same thing for me. Whenever I get home from school I usually watch an episode of something to just let my brain relax and take a break before I start my homework. It’s also something I do with my parents. We’re watching a show right now together and that gives us an hour or more together every night. However I know I definitely have wasted so many hours watching a show when I should’ve been doing something else.
I am not a full-on “Gamer,” but I do play on occasion. I feel that video games are a method of releasing stress, rather than a “drain on young men’s brains.” For the most part, I believe that these games help people socialize and meet others that they may not ever have. Socializing with these new people could result in the blossoming of a new friendship. Video games are also a great way to teach and improve on teamwork. Many games require a strategy to win or advance further in the game. Teamwork is key in these types of games because you must be able to let your team know what is happening and what they can do to help.
Video games are something that more people should get into. These games are a great way to connect with your friends in a fun way. Some memories that you will remember for life are made when playing games with your friends. I also encourage that more women get into gaming because it’s not a single-gender activity. Women shouldn’t feel that they can’t play video games and rather should embrace them.
@Bennett M I agree.
I am not a full-on “Gamer,” but I do play on occasion. I feel that video games are a method of releasing stress, rather than a “drain on young men’s brains.” For the most part, I believe that these games help people socialize and meet others that they may not ever have. Socializing with these new people could result in the blossoming of a new friendship. Video games are also a great way to teach and improve on teamwork. Many games require a strategy to win or advance further in the game. Teamwork is key in these types of games because you must be able to let your team know what is happening and what they can do to help.
Video games are something that more people should get into. These games are a great way to connect with your friends in a fun way. Some memories that you will remember for life are made when playing games with your friends. I also encourage that more women get into gaming because it’s not a single-gender activity. Women shouldn’t feel that they can’t play video games and rather should embrace them.
Yes, I occasionally play video games. Who hasn't? From my experience with them, I know they are harmless (to an extent). When I play video games it's usually to play with friends who live far away. For me personally, they provide a fun, relaxing experience. Do video games have negative side effects? Playing for an hour occasionally is fine, but playing for hours everyday will make you irritable and tired. The majority of games aren't necessarily bad. For instance Minecraft. Minecraft is an open world/sandbox where the player can build anything he/she wants. Games like this spark creativity and are probably good to play. In my opinion, video games are better than watching TV shows or movies. When you are playing video games its stimulating your brain, while watching TV you just stare at a screen. Video games do not deserve the bad rap they get. They cause a lot more good than bad.
Yes, I occasionally play video games. Who hasn't? From my experience with them, I know they are harmless (to an extent). When I play video games it's usually to play with friends who live far away. For me personally, they provide a fun, relaxing experience. Do video games have negative side effects? Playing for an hour occasionally is fine, but playing for hours everyday will make you irritable and tired. The majority of games aren't necessarily bad. For instance Minecraft. Minecraft is an open world/sandbox where the player can build anything he/she wants. Games like this spark creativity and are probably good to play. In my opinion, video games are better than watching TV shows or movies. When you are playing video games its stimulating your brain, while watching TV you just stare at a screen. Video games do not deserve the bad rap they get. They cause a lot more good than bad.
I think video games don't necessarily deserve a bad rap, because it depends on what type of video game you play. Violent and gory games has the ability to change peoples mindsets into having a negative behavior or such. But other kid/family friendly games, could positively impact people. It can often bring out creativity, like the game Minecraft, or to have the ability to bond with people easier.
In my opinion, video games are fun and not bad for you in small periods of time. I personally am not that into them because I'd rather go to the beach or to get school done. People who play video games for over half their day are missing out on activities that are better for you, like enjoying the wonderful beaches and hikes that are all around the island! Also, video games have never been proven to induce aggressive behaviors, but it also hasn't been proven to reduce them either. Video games can be great if you monitor how much and how long you play them, if you balance out other activities with them.
I am not a gamer. Yes games sometimes games can be fun but it is just a distraction with everything. When I was younger I used to play games all the time but I noticed that it was getting in the way from me doing the things I really needed to do. Sometimes my mom would come back home from work and nothing was done. Like my chores, homework, and other things. It also made me not want to go outside because I just wanted to play, which was a really bad habit. So, no I am not a gamer because it can be very distracting.
I am not a gamer because I don't really find video games entertaining. But I know a lot of my friends and family play them everyday.
Even though I sometimes think that video games can be addicting and give bad influences to people, but I do not think video games deserve the bad rap they often get.
Video games can be entertaining and fun, it can help you to find a passion, new relationships or friendships, connecting with strangers around the world. And the effort you put in video games to keep trying until you clear a goal or a mission can be used in real life.
The bad rap that video games get are obviously because there is some sort of proof of it; however, this article is shows that not all video games can be destructive. We have to understand that they can be educational and a way to connect with those you love spending time with, as seen on this page. Sure, some video games may be seen to dehumanize people but I think that they are beneficial to better understanding the way our technology works.
It's a competition of who can survive, using your technological skills to kill off other players who get in your way of ultimately being the last one alive. This mentality, when exercised sometimes for hours daily, has to have an effect on the people playing the video games. The violence of the game might very well encourage people to be more violent in real life, but the more concerning part to me is that people are becoming desensitized to the gore and warfare. Spending hours looking at the characters being shot and brutally destroyed is gnarly. I can vividly remember the first time I watched some friends of mine playing a war video game and I was disgusted by the blood and situations that happened over and over. The players seemed unfazed. They had gotten used to it.
I don't think we should ever get used to death and blood and gore, even if it's on a TV screen.
i dont consider myself a gamer but i do like playing games.I feel that if you play to much of games thay can cause a distractions and it can make you focus on the game instead of things thats happening around you.i feel that if you love video games, it can be a distraction in a relationship because if your playing a game and someone tells you to do something,you may get erratated because you will have to put a pause on your game and do it.I feel that video can be more simulating than netflex because your actrually playing instead of watching which most people like to do better.video games can be entertaining for a while but when your on games 24/7 its not good for your brain.Thats how i feel.
I for one, think that video games can be beneficial on one hand, and destructive, and unproductive on another. ii am aware that some video game can actually stimulate your brain, and some can even be educational, plus who doesn't love to do something entertaining when you have nothing to do and your home alone? hah, flip the switch. Because video games, on the other hand, I mentioned earlier, we have the typical quote "video games rot your brain" at least that's what most parents used to say, and still do, I feel that I can actually agree with this statement. I feel that video games can be unproductive, and it's quite pointless and takes aware of your creativity. I mean your just sitting around, eating, starring at a screen, and depleting your brain cells. no thanks, I'll pass.
i think its the parents faults and there just to incompetent to handle the situation themselves so blame whatever they can. If video games weren't around they would blame something else. But all in all they need to stop treating video games like there the problems and address that there child might have some anger problems because its giving video games a bad rap. Who knows video games might actually help that kid with there problems when they go home to a broken family were someones always yelling or cussing at each other till one walks out and you never see them again every thing causes violence god people need to weak up.
I am not a gamer I've just never gotten into it, but on the other my dad and many of my friends enjoy it. I've heard the argument from some people that it helps you build problems solving skills, teamwork and requires a large amount of dexterity depending on what games your playing; for the most part, I agree with this and I think it's a fun distraction or way to blow off steam. The one thing that always gets me though in most new games is the amount of unnecessary violence in games made for younger generations. I have t younger brothers and they play games that I and others would normally deem only appropriate for someone of my age or older. So no I don't think that all video games deserve the all bad rap they get.
I think that video games don't deserve a bad rap because if video games do, so does everything else you'd consider "violent". I think that video games are a good thing until it becomes excessive. There are a variety of different genres, you can interact with others from around the world, and can even be considered a stress reliever. It gives a you a way to cope with things.
Do video games deserve bad rap? no, as a gamer myself I feel they are great. they do not create mass shootings or corrupting your brain. there is no really strong evidence to back it up. yes, it may hurt your brain but only if you play non-stop for 16 or more hours a day. people who work on computers all day would have the same effect and they aren't gaming, in fact gaming might stimulate the brain because of the different things to do. instead of just sitting there and writing emails.
Video games are a way of life now for most people. like esports, people play against each other and win money from it. some people stream or make youtube videos to earn there money, these people may be even smarter than you but they found something they wanted to do and thats to game for people to enjoy.
video games may look like a bad influence but in the long run it may make you smarter at what you do, by giving you faster reflexes or better ability to focus. video games can exercise the brain to become better at not just education things but everyday things that might happen
Video game time is a very controversial subject on how much time a adult or a child should be on your xbox or whatever console it may be. I don't think most video games are too inappropriate for young kids such as fortnite. But maybe call of duty for a 7 year old isn't the best influence on young kids developing brains. My younger sister is 9 years old and she's very well obsessed with our xbox. Wakes up earlier for school to get on, jumps on the couch right after school to play hours without end. Although it's very impressive of how skilled she is in the game. I really do worry about her truly living the best life she can have as a kid. It's good to have a balance with video games and how much you go outside. Say parents let their child play 1-2 hours and about at least a hour of physical activity. Just so your child doesn't feel trapped in your game world.
In my opinion, I think certain video games can be fun and bring people together. I play a video game called guitar hero (I know it´s old). But it is a way for my dad and I to bond and compete. I do not really enjoy playing violent video games because I do believe that it can take up a lot of time and change your mindset. Studies have shown that more children who play violent video games have anger problems and lash out.
Video games are very fun and popular from where I live at. People are making money off of playing games and making the games also. It is like the in thing ATM. People play for fun or they play to be the top person. To me gaming is fun if I play with Friends. Its not so important to me. I am hearing a lot of bad things about certain video games. Like there is too much violence or their child is getting addicted to the game that its their whole world to them. I would totally agree that we as humans should explore this internet but to an extent amount of time. People out there has been putting their gaming first then there own family. Gaming should have its own place in our life. We weren't made to stay inside in front of a screen in a dark room playing all day. Our body needs to move and get some sunlight. I am not a gamer because I am not good at it. I just dont want to get addicted to it because there are so much things to do in the world. I dont really click with games. At one point I got super close with these 2 girls that i knew. We would play like mine craft together but kind of stopped. I have heard of friendships been made while gaming which is one of the positives of gaming. You get to find new people.
I am a gamer but I find its difficult and fun. It is addicting at times but gaming shouldn't have a bad reputation even though you my be fighting against an opponent to the death, it's a way people like to get there mind off things or to be with friends etc.
I am a so-called "gamer" I have been playing them as long as I can remember. Video games do not deserve the hate they get because there are many other things in this world that are more important to worry about and get a bad rap. Also, video games connect people and bring them together. Even though there are some not so great games/players out there video games are not bad.
I feel as if Video games aren't the least as bad as the media says so. This coming from a person that plays competitively, video games are not all about winning. It's about strategics and movement. Also, it's not true that video games influence mass shootings. This has been disproved by many psychologists and has no link to it. I am a strong believer about when enough is enough. When playing video games for more than three hours your eyes tend to get weary and your lips become dry. But this isn't just video games, this is staring at an electronic screen in general. I tend to view video games as electronically interactive entertainment.
I have strong feelings towards video games considering I grew up playing them with my family and friends for countless hours and many missed school days. Video games have been a scapegoat for many violent real-life actions that have occurred in the past years, many people blaming them for making today's young population angry and violent to the point we want to cause harm to our peers and elders, but that just has no proof especially considering how little you can truly know about a person and what happens to them. I love video games and it hurts me to seem them suffer this ill fate, they have helped shape me and mold me into the person I am today and I would never be the same without them.
I don't think video games deserve the bad rap they often get. I play video games pretty much daily, and yet I'm still able to meet and form bonds with new people, and live a pretty full life, at least in my opinion. Video games are an outlet for creativity, a nice way to relax, and even a great place to meet people or hang out with people you know. A lot of arguments pull the FPS genre of gaming to the forefront and point out how violent it is, or talk about how playing games can lead to an addiction, and well neither of these arguments are false, these are just some negative examples. I personally have found a balance between playing games and enjoying the real world, and I don't think that every person who plays games regularly are doing it for hours upon hours at a time.
I do play video games and I enjoy playing them. I see video games as a good way to not only play with friends that you already have but also form new friendships. One thing I have noticed though is that especially when I was younger, if I played video games for a long time I would get more easily irritated. I agree that video games are more stimulating that bingeing Netflix. With the quality of many games today you can get a game that has a sort of movie quality along with it and then play along with the story. I think if women want to play a video game then they should be able to and if they don't want to they have that option too.
I think video games do not deserve the bad rap they often get because it's usually the persons fault. Video games are fun to play but most people find themselves addicted to playing. Their okay to have it's just some people need to find a good balance with it in their life. For example my brother plays the game fortnite way too much. When he wakes up in the morning he's on the PlayStation then when he comes home from school he's back on the PlayStation. This has come to the point that he doesn't do much chores and I'm the one who will have to do them. And it doesn't get any better as my parents support him as he needs to play video games to relax. In this instance, I would blame my brother for procrastinating and not the video game itself. People just need to limit themselves on how long they play video games. Even if its not playing video games it could be social media or Netflix we just need to put a healthy limit on how long we spend our time on these thing.
I believe that video games do not deserve the bad rap that surrounds them but instead needs more awareness about them. I do not play video games, nor do I have any interest to start because it is not a hobby that I want to put time into. I know for a fact that video games can contribute to health issues, but that is only if you let them. I have played games with my friends and I can guarantee that they are very fun and intriguing, but never have they affected my well being. My brother, on the other hand, has a very hard time when it comes to video games. He is what you might say slightly addicted. His mood changes drastically when he is playing video games and he overall gets plain lazy. That is why I think video games need more awareness.
I believe that video games do not deserve the bad rap they often get by people.
Video games might seem like a bad influence on children. but actually, it’s not bad. Video games are very helpful at getting better at English. It can help you improve your vocabulary and reading.
As a gamer myself, I played video games from a very young age. For me, playing video games when you are a child is almost perfect for getting a better vocabulary and improving in English which is extremely important.
Besides helping your language, playing video games makes you think forward about your actions. This is a result of the constant thinking you make while playing a video game. Getting good at video games requires a high thinking level that you earn while experiencing the game.
For example, if you are stuck at a certain level, you will have to think to pass it. It forces you to plan your actions in order of passing the level.
From my experience, video games are indeed forcing you to think forward and improve your thinking skills.
Video games do not deserve the bad rap they often get by people because they can help a lot by improving your English and vocabulary and improving your thinking skills. And on the way, you are having fun, and there is nothing wrong about having fun, right?
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Video gaming for this generation is a very welcoming and exciting experience that has only gotten better as time passed. As someone who games (quite a bit), it doesn’t affect my schedule or things I need to get done, though it could be a problem if you’re sort of addicted to it. I’ve made friends and bonded over video games. We were passionate about and loved to talk about certain strategies and possible secrets in the game.
Ms. Peyser says that gaming has a long way to go, however, I believe that it’s already here and it’s just not suiting the norm specific to their lifestyle or what they find fun. I don’t see why gender should affect the type of games people make or like as I see a great diversity of people online all the time. I’ve had video games both get in the way and help me build a relationship with my friends and just complete strangers.
There might be certain ways to get self-accomplishment that comes with games but I believe getting the achievements is far more rewarding than any normal person would think, especially if you’ve been working on a specific one for awhile. While video gaming isn’t exactly the most physically interactive thing, it proves to shine in teamwork and problem solving while collaborating with other teammates to suit their and your best interest.
Personally, I don’t think that video games deserve all the criticism they get. Some people say that video games are the source of mass shootings, corrupting young people’s brains. This is an unrealistic statement simply because there is no proof to back it up, there is even only one correlation between the two, which is guns. From what I have seen and learned, I think that those who don’t play video games don’t see the positive side of them. They can be a source of enjoyment, bonding between friends and family, and more. I think that parents and others that don’t agree with this don’t agree because they haven’t experienced it for themselves. What I have found through playing video games personally is that in some online games you are automatically have access to another person that shares interests with you, so it is easy to become friends with them. This can help some teens that might be suffering from depression find a friend that they can talk to.
I think that video games aren’t a bad thing, and while yes, they do have shortcomings and negative effects, can be a positive force, telling meaningful stories, delivering messages, and bringing people together. Video games have been a part of my life for a good long while now, since I was six years old, in fact, and I have made many friends and strengthened relationships through my love of gaming. An example involves my friend, who I’m going to refer to as Z. When Z first joined my class in 7th grade, I knew that I liked them. They were funny, clever, and, as I discovered when I saw them playing Minecraft during recess on a rainy day, a gamer. I eventually got the confidence to talk to them, and discovered we had many things in common, such as a love of art, fantasy novels, and, most importantly, video games. We started talking more and more, and by 8th grade, we were close friends. I didn’t have too many close friends at the time, and Z was one of them. After 8th grade, I was lucky enough to end up at the same high school as Z. While we didn’t have any classes together, we had the same lunch period, and through that, they introduced me to the people who are now my closest friends. I highly doubt I would have these friends without Z, and I doubt I would be friends with Z without video games. So yes, I believe video games are a positive force that brings people together and creates a sense of community. Mostly, anyway. While there are isolated cases, video games are good.
@Lucas Kruger
In the first sentence, there is supposed to be a "they" before "can be a positive force". Whoops.
Personally I don’t think that video games are worthless and drain young men because it is just a way us gamers get a form of entertainment. Video games can also help us build stronger and new relationships by talking through online chats and getting some valuable time with friends while playing the game we love. Gaming can also be a form of teamwork because some games you and a friend have to work together to survive the rounds. For example in Call of Duty zombies you and your partner have to survive rounds by killing zombies and decide who buys the doors or parts. Video games are just a new media that more people should try out because it is fun and you could possibly meet new friends that you would never meet without playing that one game. I would recommend more females to play video games even though most games are marketed towards males because males are the majority of the two genders to buy a video game and play it. I still think females can be amused by the action in the advertisements and would want to see what the hype is about.
In my opinion as a gamer myself i do believe that most people who play video games it doesn't really hurt them or the appearance. Now of course some people who play my stake it to far and play all day and not talk to anyone. But for most I think it's a way to really get more experience talking and socialize for young people who play video games. I say this because a lot of games like the game called “rainbow 6” this is a very strategic game with call outs and sounds playing a big part. When one play knows where the enemy is he makes a “call out” to his tam telling the enemy is their. This helps with talking to new people and is actually a way to make new friends like I have done. I have meet people online that I now talk to as a friend and in my opinion this help me talk to new people. Also if you do have a girlfriend playing games with her will bring you closer and you will always have someone to play with. So I don't think that video games are bad but I really think it will help you with people but their will always be exceptions to this.
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I love games and I play them all the time. I think games such as PUBG can show much improvement in teamwork and communicating better, I think playing games should have a time limit in some ways.
i'm a gamer and a student... why i put student because a lot of people think they don't know anything but at lest i know what games are so games are filled with game but some not at all one of my favorite is Stardew valley which is a farming game i play that everyday. and there is some fighting but you can run past them that that hard. that is something that us clam but when i want to talk to people i go to Rec room a game that i love because everyone is kind and so fun to talk to. yes that some good game so other games are more about killing if you are one of the person who think it make people want to kill each other. you don't understand game. people who play the game just think it just a game
I love games and I play them all the time. I even watch them on YouTube. There are games I don't like. Games that are bloody and gory I don't like at all, but gun games are fine. I think that games get there bad reputation from adults. Mostly because there is bad language and bad content. Also they say that they are bad because they take up time and the kids should be outside instead.
I’m not really a “gamer” but I do play from time to time. I believe that nothing is inherently “good” or “bad”, so in labeling video games as “bad” then going on to say that whatever you like to do is “good” isn’t fair.
Anything in life is whatever you make it. So if you’re playing video games in excess, that might not be seen as the best thing productivity wise, but it can definitely form bonds and relationships with like-minded people while you do it. Even though I personally can’t get into it, i know plenty of people who have made a plethora of close online friendships that they cultivated through..well...video games.
To say that video games are more stimulating than Netflix may be true (you’re actively engaged in it and thinking), it doesn’t make them any better or worse. How you choose to spend your time is up to you and is whatever is more stimulating.
I wouldn’t consider myself much of a gamer but I still really enjoy playing video games! By playing video games, young people such as myself can really connect with each other since most people enjoy video games. I play videos games with my cousin all the time even though he lives across the ocean. Like Ms.Peyser, I was very bad when I first started playing, but as the time went on and I continued practicing and having fun, I eventually got pretty good. Also, while video games can help you connect with your current friends, they can also help you make new ones. Overall, video games shouldn’t be seen as a waste of time, they have a lot of pros that outweigh the very few cons.
I am "Gamer" although I think games such as Fortnite can show much improvement in teamwork and communicating better, I think playing games should have a time limit in some ways. And I love playing the game it's very fun and it just helps me a lot to just speak up. The game can be bad depending on how much time and how far into the game a person is. Gaming can sometimes STOP the Cyberbullying in most cases even though video games can be distracting sometimes, it's just a good way to sit back, relax and just play the game and with friends and also make new friends. Like I have a ton of new friends I met from just playing games now I have known them for about 3 years and it now turns out that we play hockey together so gaming can go so much farther than just communicating and building teamwork, It can really be as far as meeting the actual person and real life and hanging out sometime in the future. So that is what I think about gaming.
I feel that video games are a great way to take your mind off things and relax, it may also possibly connect with people. While sometimes video games could be a bad thig and destract kids it's not all bad. You could connect with someone and become really good friends because you started talking about a video game that both people like. That's how I found one of my friends last year, we both connected over the video game series "Five nights at Freddy's". So in the long run video games are not all that bad
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I believe video games are great ways to enjoy yourself and feel relaxed. Sometimes video games can be too distractive, but most of the time they are fascinating features to our world. some games aren't always violent, there are a lot of kid-friendly games out there. Parents should manage and analyze the amount of time their kid spends on a video game. So, they can limit the time they can stay on the game.
I feel like video games can help kids connect with one another. Sure, kids do spend a lot of time playing these games but a lot of the times, their social life isn't stopping. I do, also understand how young kids shouldn't be seeing such graphic things. But that doesn't mean that in all cases video games are bad.
I play video games and I think they are fine. I think the people who are mainly writing about them are adults, which will give many articles a biased opinion because some of the authors have kids who like most other kids probably play video games. I think it's fine to play video games as long as you play them in moderation. People are always talking about the negative effects of video games but why do that when you can look on the positive side. Video games have changed numerous peoples lives. Take a look at The Fortnite World Cup for instance: More than 100 people walked out of the event with at least $50,000 at least, if not more. In addition to that, many self accomplished YouTubers have made their name and money off of gaming. I think overall, gaming is ok.
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@Nestor Fioretos
I think you bring up a good point! But what about the people that have to go to rehabilitation centers because of games like Fortnite because they get too addicted. Some would say it is worse than drugs
I don't think that video games are as bad as people make them out to be. Some people don't understand that all video games have to do with shooting people. I know a lot of people who have played an educational based video game. I understand why people say video games are bad because young kids shouldn't be seeing such gory pictures. I also think that video games should be played in moderation. I think that it is bad if you are always playing video games. I don't think that video games are bad in moderation
I have been playing video games ever since I got a Wii when I was seven. I've watched documentaries and read articles about the damages video games will do to your brain. But these movies and articles are all written by adults who never really experienced gaming. I think time should be restricted but there should be time for a kid to play video games.
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@Charlie Knoblock You are right, I agree with you
Yes, I am a "Gamer" but I would not say that I am the gamer that will never get off the Playstation or the one that breaks all of there things raging because I died. I don't think that playing video games is bad however, I think that enough is enough. You really should not be playing for over 2 hours a day. But, we have some kids that stay up until 4 am playing video games. So that is what i think is OK and not OK
I am a gamer and, generally in media recently we've been treated badly. Games bring people together, for an example most of the people i'm friends with I got to know through gaming. Games also can be better than just sitting on a couch and watching Netflix, due to the fact that you can feel the struggle or joy of playing the game. And while you can relate to the characters in TV shows or movies, you can never really feel exactly like them.
I don't quite understand why people see video games in such a bad light. There's so many and they're all different. My parents would rather I sit and watch television then play video games even after I explain to them it works the cognitive part of the brain.
Me, my sister and our friend are all females and we very much enjoy playing the Wii and Minecraft. I would say they are our favorite thing to do when we have a sleepover. But when women show little interest in video games, that doesn't mean they're weird or not cool, it just simply means that they would like to be active during the day and there is nothing wrong with that. And I'm not trying to be mean either, but you don't know every woman on earth either.
I am a "gamer" that has been playing video games for about 3 years now. I have a female friend that enjoys playing video games as much as I do. She is the only female I know that plays games, though. I believe that most women simply don't show much interest in video games, and if they did, they could easily be a part of esports amd gaming competitions. If women really wanted to play a lot of video games, there are many games that would connect to women just as well as men.