Influence of Video Games by Mukul Verma

            Table of contents

·    INTRODUCTION-   Pg. 1

·    WHAT ARE VIDEO GAMES-  Pg.2-5

·    HOW IT INFLUENCES THE MIND-  Pg.6-9

·    THE PROS AND CONS OF VIDEO GAMES-  Pg.10-13

·    SOLUTIONS TO THIS PROBLEM-  Pg.14-15

·    OPINIONS BY PEOPLE ABOUT VIDEO GAMES-  Pg.16-17

·    CONCLUSION-  Pg.18

·    GLOSSARY-  Pg.19

·    REFERENCES-  Pg.20

INTRODUCTION

VIDEO GAMES: AKA INFLUENCE

It was an evening and me and Mudit were just downloading our packs in our PS3.Once they were downloaded, we started playing and we unlocked some awesome characters. 2 hours later, we were still playing. I then immediately switched of the game. What was happening to me? I then realized that I was becoming addicted to it. I then thought that video games are more than meets the eye. It was also the reason that I was having a headache. This is how I became addicted to video games. My article is about how video games influence the mind. Reading this article you will find the Pros and Cons of video games, how it heals the sick, but most of all how it damages the mind.

What are video games?

Video games are a gift to us from their creators: Technicians. They have only changed the course of entertainment, but also the course of history. Let us study more about the ultimate game changer

Definition of video games:-

Well, what are video games? They are electronic games that are displayed on screens or monitors. Some can be played wirelessly. People call it the ultimate entertainment. Actor Taylor Kitsch quotes that “Video games and computers have become babysitters for kids.”

Different types of video games and consoles;-

To understand more about video games we should explore more about their genres and consoles.

 There are many genres of video games such as action, adventure, strategy, online, violence and fear.

E.g. Colossal Cave is the first adventure and first video game built in history.

So how do we know which game is appropriate for children. Well, by the help of learning the genres of video games you will know which one to buy. Another way to know which game is good for your children to play is in terms of their age. Some of the bestselling consoles are PS2, Nintendo DS and Wii.

Popularity of video games:-

The popularity of video games is of the charts. Kids, teenagers and adults of 25-34 years play video games. 40% of the women play video games worldwide. Like I said it has changed the course of entertainment. Scott Thompson, a comedian, also known as Carrot Top quotes “Video games are so popular these days, getting that opportunity to star in one thing is special more people should do it.

How it influences the mind

 The changes the mind:-

There are many numerous effects that happen to the mind.

Firstly, many violent games have bad language. This affects the children’s mind and they imitate the same thing. Secondly, children get confused with video games that it is just fantasy or it is reality. Many accidents happen due to this reaction. Finally, when teenagers lose in a game and when the screen shows GAME OVER, they are not able to control their aggression. Murderous cases have been found in Newport and Columbia.

Effect on the brain:-

Many effects happen to the brain. One of the most common affects is eyesight. When people are playing video games, no improvement happens to the eyes because of which there is a fine line between discrimination and sensitivity. In other words, difference between proper eyesight and lack of eyesight. This may cause a bad reaction to people when they’re driving, piloting or seeing x-rays in the night. Another reason is when playing video games less brain activity occurs in the rostral-anterior-cingulated cortex and the Amagladya, the region of the brain which controls emotions. Due to this, violence starts in real life.

 Risks you take while playing:-

Firstly, some spend so much time in playing video games; rather spend time with their family. Secondly, when some people play video games to much, they can’t concentrate on their studies. Finally, some people playing video games, somehow increase weight as they don’t do any physical activity, this may also cause diseases.

Pros and cons of video games

Pros of video games:-

Firstly, some video games such as Warzone and Halo force children to the game quickly, which improves their critical thinking and faster movement, in other words decision making and faster movement. Socializing naturally is very low, but is not very guilty. This is a different type of socializing as one person gives commands to another by eye- contact and talking. This improves teamwork

Cons of video games:-

One reason why video games are bad because some people have their jobs due to video games. This happens very rarely, but some people died when playing video as they didn’t take rest, didn’t eat food and did not have water. Another reason is that it promotes poor health, Vitamin D, one of the main things for our body. We don’t get Vitamin D as we stay in the shade.

How do they heal the sick:-

If your child is sick, let him play video games. Children indicate that video games give exercise to the muscles of the arms and fingers, which is a great start when they’re sick. Sick children playing video games tender to suffer less nausea and take less medical dose than people who are told to rest. At Deakin University in Australia, health-researchers have discovered that preschoolers, who play video games, have better motor skills in sports like catching, throwing or kicking a ball. It also brightens the children’s past and lets them forget about the past.

Solutions to this problem

Limiting the time:-

The first and basic rule of monitoring you child with video games is by limiting the time. If your child is on a tight schedule and he us spending too much time on video games, then you must limit the time. Best way to do this is by making a timetable so you never forget what to do.

Playing and socializing:-

Because socializing is very low, when there is an opportunity to do it, make it happen. This improves to know more about your friends and family. You can also play sports as that improves teamwork and socializing too.

Make him do what he is good at:-

The best thing you can do for your child is to make him to do what he is good at. This helps your child improve his talent that can be useful to him while he is entering a competition. It is also another type of entertainment.

Opinions by people about video games

How video games are bad	How video games are good
Akul Jindal- They destroy our eyesL.	Akul Jindal- Some help our mind.
Aadi- They help our creativity.	Aadi- Some can get addictive.
Surya- They are a stress-buster.	Surya-They have an influence.
Mudit- You don’t need to stress your mind.	Mudit- They distract you while you are studying.

My opinion:-

I don’t think that video games are bad, but I have to admit that video games are not that good too. One game that I think everyone should play is “Lego Marvel Avengers: Age of Ultron”. This game features some of the coolest superheroes of the Marvel Universe. It also improves your thinking of strategy. I would like ages from 7 years to play this game.

Conclusion

Finally, we have come to the end of this chapter. Now you know that video games are equally good and bad. An advice I would like to give to you is that every milli-second on Earth with your friends and family because you are only in this planet for a limited amount of time, but play video games too as they help you expand your imagination and make a bridge for the train of creativity to puff and puff in your mind.