Essays on Video

Introduction

The Kaiser Foundation in its recent study has found out that 97% of American children aged between 8 and 18 years spend a considerable amount of time, an average of 8 hours per week, playing video games (Ahuja, 2013). Studies show that the most popular games, played by children and young adults in USA, are all violent in content. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is a first person shooter video game that collected a whopping $550 million within the first few days of its release in 2009 (Rozi and Muhyiddin, 2013). The 10 most popular video games, among children and ...

Use of Video Games among the Youth

Introduction The exercise of video games has been on the rise with the increased use of computers and the internet. Video games have grown to form one of the most popular entertainment industries in North America. The sale of entertainment software in North America grew by 3.4%. There is a growing concern of the use of video games amongst the youth. Majority of the video game enthusiasts are aged between 6-17 years. The growing use of video games raised concern amongst researchers. There is the concern of the content that video games have on teenagers. Also there is a growing ...

Video games are one of various tools of the entertainment. People, especially kids play video games in their spare time but it has been observed that many kids are addicted of playing video games and eve overlook other things including their study. Various incidents suggest that video games negatively affect the behavior of children. However there is a difference of opinion among people on the issue of video games. Many People complain that video games incite violent behavior in teenagers who spend substantial time in playing video games. It has also been observed that teenagers waste their time and money ...

Video Games and Children

Video Games and Children

Introduction

According to Saleem, Anderson & Gentile (2012), one of the major developments in mass media for the past two and a half decades is the advent and rapid growth of the video game industry. Back in the earlier years, the console games are those which can be found in arcade which offer video games that have become extensively popular, especially to the younger population. Over the years, these video games have evolved with the introduction of video games to the home market, which added more popularity to the public. Due to the overwhelming response and widespread popularity ...

Eric Zwingel

Valley City State University Video games have become a large part of many peoples’ lives with ages ranging from toddlers to middle aged adults. Teachers are seeing this integration of gaming into the classroom with such things as Smartboards and Ipads to utilize the tech skills that students are developing. Unfortunately most teachers relate gaming to negative effects which are major concerns amongst most school faculties. As a future teacher, I want to know how gaming is affecting the students in a positive, negative, and social aspect. My experiences with gaming have been positive but how I view the amount of ...

In recent years, the debate upon the influence of video games to young and teenage gamers have been in the headlines and debates in many forums. Back in the early years, the younger generation would likely be able to hone their talents, skills, and behaviour through socializing with friends, going to parks, and outdoor games. This enables them to practice their skills with other people, and gain confidence to themselves. However, upon the inception of video games of different varieties and styles, many children opt to stay at home and be glued in front of the television to play. ...

Research has shown that video games affect human behavior in different ways. Individual must be in apposition to distinguish between the good and the bad video games before they decide to take part in the games. The parents and guardian are also required to determine the video games which are good and discourage their children from exposure of bad games. They must promote the utilization of the good video games as they shape an individual behavior towards the positive. The society will either develop into a productive and appealing society or develop into a society that is full of evil, bad ...

The answer, no; only a correlational effect.

The answer, no; only a correlational effect.

Introduction

For years, people have been playing all sorts of video games and has fallen in love with playing the ones that they do play. There are some people who play video games use it as an outlet when they need to relieve stress, and there are others who do it because they simply love playing video games to waste time. Ironically, some parents are against their child playing video games because of the fact that it has been known to invoke feelings of violence that is basically not true. Video games are play ...

Video games have remained to be a subject of great debate between parents, experts, game fans and game developers since the time of its inception sometime around the 70s. The reason for such arguments is the perception that video games have the capacity to impact the growth of the youth. On one side of the argument, some groups argue that video games are an effective medium to entice positive development in young gamers; physically, mentally and socially given today’s advanced gaming platforms and titles to improve the gaming experience. On the other side of the argument, there are groups ...

Video games culture is ineffective, waste of time, and a harmful medium which teaches children to kill, are some of the common findings presented by several existing researches. Scholars have highlighted these perceptions on the basis of analyzing video games in relation to human behavior and psychology. Recently, studies have shifted their objective towards examining the good side of video games because of the major potential residing in them. Regardless of the evidence about the resulting in violent, aggressive and high risk behaviors among children, video games are proven to foster language and reading skills, along with benefiting cognitive and ...

Violent Video Games and Their Effects on People

The world has grown smaller with technology; bringing people closer no matter how far they physically are. At the same time, people have become more mature for the ages as compared to the past. As the nature and lifestyle of people have changed, the nature of utilities they use has also transformed. The foods have become more exotic, travelling has become more of fun than learning and gaming has become violent more than entertainment. Video games were first invented in the 1990s with a view to develop the ultimate gaming experiences of individuals. It brought about a kind of revolution ...

Introduction

The Kaiser Foundation in its recent study has found out that 97% of American children aged between 8 and 18 years spend a considerable amount of time, an average of 8 hours per week, playing video games (Ahuja, 2013). Studies show that the most popular games, played by children and young adults in USA, are all violent in content. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is a first person shooter video game that collected a whopping $550 million within the first few days of its release in 2009 (Rozi and Muhyiddin, 2013). The 10 most popular video games, among children and ...

Video Gaming Industry

Introduction A video game can be referred to as electronic games that involve the interaction of humans with user interfaces which then generates a visual feedback on a video gadget. The electronic systems that are used to play video games are called platforms with examples of video game consoles and personal computers. Even though some specialized video games like the arcade games which were more common previously have continued to decline in their use. Video games have grown to become an industry and an art form. Like many other forms of media, video games may be can be categorized into ...

Introduction

Autism is a neurobehavioral, developmental disability that involves significant impairment of individuals’ verbal and nonverbal language and social interaction. Other characteristics of autism include markedly short attention span, repetitive activities and rigid behaviors, and inability to treat others as people, resistance to tamper on their daily routines, among others . It covers a variety of communicative skills impairment depending on the levels of symptoms. Generally, it is evident in children prior to age three and hampers their educational performance. The disorder ranges from a handicap that produces a normal life to a devastating disability that calls for institutional attention . Considering that autism is attached to ...

The video gaming experience has long been marred by controversy and debate as research and current events show that video games have the capacity to induce behaviors that are violent in nature. Opinions regarding this matter are divided as some groups argue that not video game titles in the market are violent and explicit in nature, they are even beneficial in terms of educational and cognitive development. Research had also proven this benefit in video gaming, however, other groups had argued that this benefit is often not seen since only a few gamers prefer these educational titles and most, if ...

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Discussion 3 Stand 1: Video Games Cause Aggression and Violence 4 Stand 2: Video Games Do Not Cause Aggression and Violence 5 Reasons that Prove the Relationship between Video Games and Aggression 6 Conclusion 7 Introduction Video games are a form of entertainment. They are highly interactive because video games push players to become immersed in the game itself on a physical and emotional level. In 2010, the Kaiser Foundation conducted a survey and came up with the finding that 97% of American youth of ages between 8 and 18 years devote a substantial amount of their ...

The issue of video gaming being good or bad has been a topic of interest since the inception of the first video game in the early 20th century. Debates would often concentrate on the violence and chaos induced by video gaming, including the detrimental effects it has on its gamers in all age groups and a few would concentrate on its benefits. Nowadays, it is common to hear about crimes committed by gamers, especially from the teenage age group, in an attempt to recreate the scenes from the games they play. Experts and parents alike, including responsible gamers, agree that there ...

Introduction

Neither constitution nor any parents can stop children from playing video games, as children will find some or other way to play video games. Law Excessive amount of violence in Video games is one of many debated topics in our society. A number of people say that it affects behaviour of children in a substantial manner. These people advocate to ban the games that cater violence on the other hands, a huge number of people do not agree with such logic. They oppose any such step and argue in favour of games even if they portray violence. Court said that “ ...

I. Introduction A. Nowadays, it is not uncommon to hear about news pertaining to children and teenagers emulating their video game personas and recreating the scenes in real life B. Thesis Statement: Children can learn and hone their skills while playing video games and at the same time, learn skills that would be crucial for their development. II. Children develop early skills through video games A. Studies have shown that children show early signs of computer-related skills even if they are only a few months old. B. Early childhood skills development through video gaming also ...

Introduction

Most video games are narrated in English and require at least basic English ability. In most games, regardless of genre, the four major language domains are included: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. With the emergence of online gaming, people from all around the world have the opportunity to communicate and strategize while being truly engaged in their task. While most of these tasks are purely for entertainment, there is often learning taking place at an efficient and enjoyable level. While developing a framework for engagement theory, Kearsley & Schneiderman (1999) suggested that: Students must be meaningfully engaged in learning activities ...

Introduction

The topic about how a violent video game causes a violent behaviour among children has been a complex and controversial subject in the society. This is because there have been a number of reports where children who are addicted to violent video to have a sudden outburst of anger towards others. Therefore, it became a political topic for years since the 1970s. There have been numerous researches that have been conducted by various people in the world to find out if the violent video games are causing the children to have violent behaviours. There have been conflicting reports about this matter in that a person will ...

The world has changed quite dramatically over the past fifty years and how people use their free time has become very different than it used to be. People have always played games to pass the time, but these games used to be physical rather than digital. Games such as checkers or chess were played. Or people spent their free time reading books, talking, or doing work since life for many people in times past required more work. The very first video games can be traced backed to the 1950s, but these were simple simulations that did not have the ...

Video Games

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Introduction

The article “Breeding evil?”, from Economist.com, makes use of rhetorical strategies to question arguments about the use of video games (Economist.com). Video games, like other forms of emerging recreational technologies have been facing critically analytical reviews on their perceived and observable negative impact. Video games are among the most popular forms of entertainment with the young generation all over the current world. It has been observed that a greater majority of teenagers and young adults are spending considerable amounts of time playing video games on their various devices. This trend has attracted the attention and subsequent ire especially ...

A video game can be referred to as electronic games that involve the interaction of humans with user interfaces which then generates a visual feedback on a video gadget. The electronic systems that are used to play video games are called platforms with examples of video game consoles and personal computers. Even though some specialized video games like the arcade games which were more common previously have continued to decline in their use. Video games have grown to become an industry and an art form. Like many other forms of media, video games may be can be categorized into different genres ...

Ferguson, C. (2007). The Good, The Bad and the Ugly: A Meta-analytic Review of Positive and Negative Effects of Violent Video Games. Psychiatric Quarterly, 78(4), 309-316. doi:10.1007/s11126-007-9056-9

Video games continue to be a major concern in the society. There are various concerns that have been raised on the impacts in video games in players’ aggression. Playing of video games tends to have good and bad impacts on the players. Through meta-analytic review, it is possible to comprehend the effects of video games on visuospatial; cognition and aggressive behavior. Various methods are used to determine the bad and good effects of video games on its players. The research shows that the exposure to video games increase visuospatial cognition. Much of the research that has been carried out in ...

Video games making us violent; a myth blow out of proportion

The violence in our world has been on a constant rise since as far as we can recall, and the problem is being taken very seriously. We do not know if it is the aggressive weapons which, in the wrong hands, could destroy irreplaceable lives in mere seconds or if it is the violent content that we have been witnessing on our television screens. Many people also attribute this characteristic to the frenzied lives and the frustrations that take root from it and the problems that are far outside our control. There is yet another issue that comes up ...

Video games do not cause violent behavior

For over two decades, there has been a major debate of the influence of video games among children and other video game users (Claim). Of particular interest has been violent videogames such as Mortal Kombat, Grand Theft Auto among others that have for so long been linked to violent behavior among the youths (Ground). Recent reports suggest that the video games are not in any way related to violent behavior among the youths or any other user (Qualifier). In a report published in the Journal of Youth and Adolescence, it was found out that playing of video games among the youths ...

In the wake of gun-related massacres like Sandy Hook and the Aurora theater shootings, the relationship between violence in the media and violence in real life becomes more of a pertinent issue than ever. Many argue that the increasing level of violence in films, television shows and video games is contributing to increased aggression in teenagers. Some studies have suggested that media violence has the capability to increase the likelihood of individuals, especially teenagers, to engage in real violence (Anderson et al., 2003). This is seen to vary depending on the individual, of course, as various teenagers have different degrees ...

Introduction

Over the last 9 years, research analysts from different universities around the world have been carrying out studies aimed at finding out the specific effects of video games on both the children and adults. From these research studies, it emerged that video games may have positive and negative effects depending on the situation at hand and the type of game that is being played. One major problem that has been pointed out by different research analysts is the fact that video games may cause addiction in the brain leading to confusion between reality and fiction. They say that this ...

Upon watching 50 advertisements late in the evening last night, I noticed several similarities, and I categorized the patterns into five groups. The firstare cars. The second arethe animals, and the third is family. Next are the visual ads and the last are the sexy ads. These are based on the image and identification stages of decoding advertisements. The first object, cars, is quite evident in its use. The ads are basically selling car brands. Thus, the ad frames are mainly composed of the car brand swiftly running on long-winded highways and the surroundings becoming blurry (“Hyundai Elantra ...

Video and computer games have increasingly developed and caught the attention of scholars of diverse disciplines. In the past, educators ignored computer and video games. Whenever educators discussed games, they concentrated on the social outcomes of game playing. They ignored the significant potentials of game playing in adding to the value of education. Video and computer games have become the most profitable, persuasive and influential entertainment means in the United States and the rest of the globe. Given their persuasive nature, educators have taken an interest on the effects these games have on their players. They have taken a keen ...

Abstract

Over the last couple of years, there has been a growing wave in the video gaming world. Video games have developed into an ingrained feature of human lives. In US alone, it was found out that (88%) of the youth between the ages of 8 and 18 play video games (Gentile, 2009). Though only a handful was found to overdo it, (from 8-13 years), there is a wave that is slowly encroaching the world at large. Video game addiction has been linked to frequency of play and the overall time spent in play. Also, the fact that other gadgets other than the ...

Every form of art has gone through several stages of development that usually depended on the level of technology advance. Some of such art forms first faced incredible criticism and even denial from the contemporaries, who, often failing to come to terms with the cultural and technologic changes and new artistic phenomena, simply rejected the novelties that they could not understand, embrace and appreciate. Video games are currently a central point of heated debates about whether they should or should not be recognized a new art form. The advocates of video games, who are usually gamers or game developers, defend games ...

Video game violence and young adults

Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience that video games do not promote violence among young adults.

Central Idea: As video games become popular among the youth, there have been controversies as to whether video games promote violent behavior.

Introduction

1. Video game playing is one of my favorite pastimes. Recently, a friend of mine tried to discourage me from playing video games on the basis that I might develop violent behavior 2. In a bid to find out whether my friend’s concern was founded on factual inference, I did a research on the effects of video games on young adults. ( ...

Introduction and Literature Review

Video games are varied, and a great attraction, not just to the young, but also increasingly to grown-ups. They have been regarded as both a menace and a blessing in society, depending on who is commenting on them, and when. Most importantly, the video games are big business, providing gainful employment to millions of people all over the world, starting from the software developers, to producers and publishers through to vendors and those who run video-game arcades. This has therefore meant that despite the controversies the industry is likely to arouse, it is here to stay, probably for generation to come. The ...

Introduction

The use of video games has been on the rise with the increased use of computers and the internet. Video games have grown to form one of the most popular entertainment industries in North America. The sale of entertainment software in the US grew to 6% in the United States while that of North America grew by 3.4%. There is a growing concern of the use of use of video games amongst the youth. Majority of the video game enthusiasts are aged on between 6-17 years. This has raised concern amongst researchers. There is the concern of the content that ...

Video games are one of the most prominent mediums of entertainment for modern youth. The growing prevalence of violent content in video games has been a cause of concern among sections of the society. The subject has been researched extensively and it has been found that video games can have both, a positive as well as negative impact on the mind and behavior of players. Gee (2007) defines video gaming as a “proactive production of story elements, a visual-motoric-auditory-decision-making symphony, and a unique real-virtual story which produces a new form of performance art co-produced by players and designers”. Gee goes on to say that ...

Video Games and Desensitization

Video Games and Desensitization Video Game is an electronic game played by means of images on a video screen and often emphasizing fast action (Merriam-Webster, n.d.). Video games and the associated industry and bloomed and blossomed over the last few decades due to advent in technology and proportional increase in their demand particularly among the young, both males and females. According to the latest stats by Entertainment Software Rating Board, almost 67 percent of US households play video games and the average games spends around eight hours a week playing video games (2010). Moreover, the industry made a staggering and astounding ...

Playing video games has been cited to have both positive and negative impacts on people who play them. The magnitude of the effect mainly depends on the amount of time spent in front of a screen and the supervision given to the younger players. The kind of video games, and the message conveyed to the players is also likely to impact on their life. Even though the positive effects of playing video games on brain development of children are more, this does not justify playing video games. It clear that, in as much as it aids in stimulating brain, playing ...

Video Game Violence and its effects on children

Abstract This was a single subject case study to evaluate the effects of video games on children. In this study, a case of 14- year- old boy was evaluated to check whether the problems he faced were the result of long- term exposure to video games. The 14- year- old boy was administered with sedatives and anticoagulants to treat deep vein thrombosis. He underwent FMRI scans, cognitive inhibition- counting test and emotional interference tests designed to see his brain activity and response to different stimulus. The FMRI scans and the results of the tests were recorded and compared with the ...

Introduction

For a good period now the gaming industry particularly child play has experienced tremendous increase in the modes and styles of presentation. Southwell and Doyle (391) note that while most people thought that the gaming industry was only meant for the juvenile mind, the reverse is happening with more adults and middle aged people indulging in video games. Video games as defined by numerous scholars refer to an interactive platform between the user and the machines used to present interactive graphical simulations. It is therefore essential a software that runs on hardware, computer or on a video console. The hardware upon which ...

Ex. Lara Croft

Interpretation: gender roles and setting negative example for children - Sex in video games leads to the erosion of culture

Ex. Pornographic and over sexualized characters such as Bayonetta and Lara croft

Interpretation: social and cultural expectations of women are negatively impacted - Gender inequality

Ex: Most developers are men, “tropes”

Interpretation: women represented as an inferior character - Violence in video games

Ex: Call of Duty, Tomb Raiders, Grand Theft Auto

Interpretation: violence focused on women - Damsel in distress

Ex: women as prostitutes in Grand Theft Auto

Interpretation: Women needs rescue, subject to sexual violence, submissive role - Recommendation

Governmenment laws and policies

The campaign of NGO and feminists Parental guidance Design of the games based on society’s expectation Representation of women in video games. Introduction. ...

VIDEO GAMES

Introduction Political economy is the study of how different values undergo various faucets of trade; this includes production, distribution, exchange and consumption. It also involves how power goes through the same process and how the two are related. The political economy of communication is concentrated on the structures of production that are under the influence of the media. One of the major aspects of communication is video games.

Video Games

Analysis Video games are games that are played in computers and/or are run by a console or an arcade. The video game industry are a major economic hub in the economy ...

Introduction

In the contemporary society, video gaming is a very popular phenomenon now. In 2009, the aggregate computer and video games revenue in the United States is approximately $10.3 billion and around 67% of the households in America own some variety hardware of video game entertainment. The origin of video gaming technology begun in late 1940s with the invention of early cathode ray tube based missile used as mechanism of defense. During 1950s these programs were further simplified for different basic games. Most computer games started to develop during the late 1950s and early 1960s in the mainframe computers platforms with ...

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The home video industry has been in existence for over three decades now. The promise of video games and computers as teachers gained recognition in the 1980s during the push of computers and teaching of technology into the modern classrooms (Bushman and Anderson, 2002). After the introduction, researchers found out that educational software also provided games that could have several positive and negative effects on the academic lives of learners. Over time, parents introduced computers into their homes, and this meant introduction of video games. Children begun spending most of their time on these games and this led to ...

Introduction

The recent technological advancements have led to increased involvement in computer and video games, leading to an overuse of these games such that it interferes with daily life (Van et al., 2011). There have been reported cases whereby people have become addicts of video and computer games to the extent that they are unable to socially interact with their close friends and family members. Medics and psychologists do not condemn playing of video games, but they are concerned with these games once a person becomes an addict and he or she focuses entirely on the games, without exhibiting the normal ...

Negative Impacts of Video Games on the Youth

Video games are a popular form of entertainment among the young generation. However, repeated exposure to video games with violent content has been identified as a cause of increasingly aggressive and antisocial behaviors among the youth. The addictive nature of these games causes young people to waste a lot of time playing their favorite games. This may lead to low performance in academics. Though video games are an effective tool of learning in schools, majority of the youth use it for entertainment purposes only. Given that these games enhance visual attention skills that promote learning, it is expected that the youth may ...

Introduction

A lot has said about video games and more especially on the negative effects, they have on children. Video games, just like any technological development have been a pain and a cause of worry among many parents. The thought of their children being addicted to playing video games cause chills among parent who move from one psychiatrist clinic to the other with the hope of finding a solution for the same. However, many more parents encourage and even get video games for their children. Video games have been considered a better alternative for children instead of indulging in other irresponsible behaviours or watching ...

This essay is intended to highlight the underpinning negative effects of video games on children. Based on the various resurgent studies, it is significant that to a greater extent, video game playing has continued to be preferred to television watching by a good number of children. It is the most prioritized activity by many children. Be it as it, a good number of critics assert that parents should take a proactive role in decreasing the amount of time their children spend playing video games. Some studies suggest that the playing or observing of violent games does affect young children negatively as they show ...

Video games are common forms of children’s entertainment. The current era cannot ignore the effect of video games among children. However, the range of effects for the videos is extremely wide. Although, the video games are meant for entertainment, they usually involve other experiences. Some of the games are violent, and they may expose the children to extensive effects. As a result of extensive exposure to violent video games, children are likely to develop hostility, fear, stress, as well as psychological trauma. However, there are positive effects of violent video games among children. To understand the appropriateness of the ...

Violent video games have been around for well over thirty years. Such games have over the years emerged to be the favorites of many children. Typically, the average kid will be thrilled by a violent superstar thrashing other characters and moving behind enemy lines. Apparently, the impact of violent video games on kids has been a topic of concern in the field of social sciences for a considerably long time. While other social scientists argue that video games improve the brain capacity and judgment of a kid, others maintain that violent video games increase the likelihood of aggressive behavior among kids (Anderson et ...

Modern world brings much convenience into our daily life, but at the same time it is full of various temptations. Many years ago the childhood was completely different, and kids had to play in the yard, ride their bicycles and play dolls. Nowadays most of these things became replaced by interactive entertainments, such as tones of computer games, easy access of the World Wide Web, and availability of any information. End of XX and beginning of XXI century kids prefer to play a video game or to watch a movie or a short video online to pleasant plays in the garden or ...

Technology is a main part of our lives today. With the development of technology to improve the quality of our lives, the creation of some technology that does more unpredictable harm is inevitable as well. In the context of materials created by technology that do more harm than good, video games are one of the most appealing which has caused concern in many parents. The appeal of video games is often a result of the fact it stimulates multiple senses and can be played against other children creating a sense of mastery. Yet there are findings in the research suggesting that violent ...

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Video games are the center of attention of the mass media nowadays. All different channels think of it as their responsibility to keep reminding everyone that playing video games lead to a person becoming violent. I, however, disagree with this school of thought. Blaming the video games for violent behavior makes the video game the exact cause of the violence while the act itself is just being considered a consequence. There have been studies and researches carried out to measure the amount of damage caused by video games. However, the results are still inconclusive. And the media ...

Issue. Public nudity within 500 feet of a school or church is an unconstitutional restriction of freedom of expression. Should Abercrombie and Fitch be allowed to shoot a music video parody that exposes nudity within 500 meters of a school or a church?

Analysis. The United States of America’s constitution allows freedom of expression in that every citizen has the right to express him or herself. The law passed by the City of New York prohibiting anyone from public exposure within 500 meters of a school or a church is unconstitutional because; the constitution gives every citizen the right to choose and decide how ...

Should the government control violent video games? There’re two points of view on this situation. Concerned parents think that governmental control over the video game industry can decrease its negative influence. However too many restrictions on this industry can result on the profit of video games companies. So how do you find the golden mean? To find a solution on this problem let’s take a look on this problem.

There’s a possibility of inputting governmental control over the production of violent video games. Government could control the content of this product in several ways. They could ban violence in ...

Body Cameras and Police Policies

Abstract In the United States, significant attention has been placed on law enforcement use of body cameras. Police body cameras are small devices that are attached to the officer’s uniform or worn as a head piece that record police interaction with the public. Both supporters and opponents of the use of these cameras have cited several reasons for their stance and the issue remains controversial. This paper takes a deep look at this issue with particular focus on the importance and the role of police body worn cameras. Some of the major aspects that will be explored in the ...

Introduction Video games are some of the most important forms of entertainment of entertainment ad relaxation in modern world. It’s actually argued that video games are the life’s greatest forms of comfort .Video games have gained a lot of popularity in the recent past as a result of affordability of computers due to improvements in technology. The history of video games dates back to the mid 20th century. In 1949, Ralph Baer, a young engineer tasked with the responsibility of building a television set decided to go beyond the original assignment and build a video game but due to disagreements ...

I firmly believe that addiction to video games can damage personal and public life. However, every road goes both ways, forward and even backward. It altogether depends on the person to decide the path to choose. The same logic applies here too. There is always harm, when there is too much of a thing; extremity called addiction arises from what starts as an innocent, harmless habit. There are arguments also on the supporting side with regards to playing of video games claiming numerous benefits. However, most of the people believe that the negatives outweigh the benefits gained by playing video ...

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It is natural and understandable that the bulk of the most ardent followers of the video game are children and adolescents, and the degree of popularity of this kind of entertainment of the troops has long been a concern among parents and health professionals. For example, David Grossman (David Grossman), previously - a military psychologist, and now one of the most famous scientists, has written numerous books in which he argues that video games have a negative impact on the mentality of children and adolescents. However, until now there is no official opinion on the fact that the game, full of fights, ...