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The basic answer to this question is a resounding and flat No. Video games can and are targetted to a certain demographic of the population. In the UK there is a rating system very much along the lines of Film classification. The boxes containing the games show a prominent age guidance symbol and a box containing warnings along the lines of “Violence” “Sex” and “Swearing” etc. This I believe is sufficient. Games retailers and parents themselves must take the responsibility as far as keeping unsuitable titles out of the hands of minors.

Some titles are totally unsuitable for minors, but should the target demographic be denied the opportunity to play these video games because of the irresponsibility of both parents and retailers? No. I believe Continue Reading

The idea that video games kill creativity is purely biased and lacks sufficient research. Video games in fact do not cause any slowdown of brain cells in their own right, or even at all. It is the way we present them that causes the production of neurotransmitters like dopamine. These transmitters are natural chemicals produced by the brain when we do things we enjoy. In fact, dopamine (based on a quick wikipedia search) improves the cognitive abilities of an individual and increases the amount of information they can process at one time.

Video games promote and produce some of the most creative and innovative minds in the IT industry. A large number of the gaming community are creative in their own right, and go as far as to mod, or improve on a game without receiving any form Continue Reading

Are there any medical uses for video games? I will answer a whole heartedly, YES! I have heard about them using computer games to help people with hand and eye coordination. I beleive that there are other benefits as well. Let me tell you about my son, who benefited from playing video games.

Daniel was born a healthy 7lb baby boy. He developed normally. He was walking at 9 months and getting into everything. He was a very active little boy. I didn’t think that anything was wrong because I had always heard that boys were a handful. But when Daniel started preschool at the age of 3 the teacher noticed that something was wrong. To make a long story short, Daniel was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 4 and placed on medication. The school district, at my request, Continue Reading

I remember when I was a kid. I had a video game called Pong. It was pretty simple, really. Two sticks hit another stick back and forth. There were no graphics like there is today. There were no rock music sound tracks. There were no ratings. Games sure have come along way since then. We keep improving them to the point that they are almost too complicated for a child to figure out. So, exactly, what is the point?

Video games encourage imagination. Your play takes place in a fantasy world. You can do about anything, depending on the game. This is a terrific way to encourage kids to think and play. You can also get educational games for your system that will help your kids learn as they go.

If a child likes to play video games, they will learn self-play and entertaining Continue Reading

Traditional art critics may disagree but video games should be classified as a unique art form, not just in the eyes of the gamer but also to the people who have never played them before.

Unlike common media like paintings, movies, and music, a video game is dynamic and interactive. It allows the player to immerse himself in the game’s world. Video games were not solely created for the purpose of enjoyment as most people were led to believe. These games impart the facets of the game creator’s imagination, much like the traditional art forms which represent the artist’s psyche. Merely labeling these video games as mindless drivel and not as an art form that it should be, is in itself a misrepresentation.

There’s nothing more blasphemous than denying Continue Reading