Games such as Minecraft, he adds, are amazingly creative experiences and far more engaging than watching TV.

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improved attention,

higher creativity

improved ability to manage difficult emotions, such as fear and anger

People understand that games are powerful, but they’re also scared of this power. We need to change the perception that all games are shallow, violent and childish, because they are not.There are a lot of positive sides that I mentioned before. So they can be used for goods

Can gamers show some moral understanding while playing in video games?

- game players often reflect about moral content that is expressed in the games

-feel a real sense of guilt when they perform immoral actions in these virtual environments

- promote abilities linked to moral behavior, such as empathy

In summery gamers often feel really guilty when they engage in immoral behavior in virtual environments and consider the moral issues in the game. Prosocial contexts in games can enhance abilities related to moral behaviors such as empathy. One study revealed that participants who played as aggressive good guys in the game not only showed less aggression but also performed better in pro-social context.

• Preoccupation with gaming;

• Symptoms when gaming is taken away or not possible (sadness, anxiety, irritability);

• Tolerance: need to spend more time gaming to satisfy the urge;

• Inability to reduce playing, unsuccessful attempts to quit gaming;

• Giving up other activities, loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities due to gaming;

• Continuing to game despite problems;

• Deceiving family members or others about the amount of time spent on gaming;

• The use of gaming to relieve negative moods, such as guilt or hopelessness;

• Risk, having jeopardized or lost a job or relationship due to gaming.

Games can create addiction to it, anxiety, sadness and etc. If person easily gets addicted video games could be harmful for them

• help you make new friends

• online gaming groups can also help you meet new people and feel like you belong to a community

• we learn to work together and communicate

This is important because many games require teamwork to win. We can also make friends with people who like the same games as us.Video games could be a tool for teaching ethical competencies in fields where people may encounter moral dilemmas

People are used to the fact that video games are harmful for us and carry bad influence, but actually it can be on contrary healthy and useful in their own way.

Video games develops a critical thinking through an interactive manner like 'Foldit' for example.

Such games as 'Never Alone' etc have the ability to foster empathy, placing players in the shoes of characters

As well games can be useful in education, the biggest example is 'minecraft.'

In summery video game are not just some useless thing for entertainment, but can be usefull for social impact and global information, promote empathy, improve learning, and tackle social and environmental issues. games can lead to a more compassionate and socially conscious world.

Despite the amount of discussion, the topic remains quite controversial, but the media still views video games as a possible cause of real-life violent and criminal events.

Violent video games increase aggressive behavior in players.

Cause negative emotions that may persist.

influence the behavior in real life.

Video games and real life aggression are still not fully understoodable. some studies say violent games can make people more aggressive temporarily, but others don't see the same effect. especially over time. The differences in findings could be because of how the studies were done or biased reporting. Also the type of violence in games and who you are playing against might matter. So some think video games make people more aggressive.

#game violence #ethical gaming #visual ethics #psychology #history #research

Our questions are:

-What is the maximum damage a video game can do to a person?

-Has a person ever killed another person because of video games?

-Are most claims of child endangerment while playing games often exaggerated?

Summary:

Abstract:

• Discusses the intersection of ethics, representation, and game design, focusing on visual ethics in gaming.

• Explores the role of violence in games, game developer intentions, and player immersion.

• Highlights the complexity of ethics in gaming and the need for further research.

  -Ethics in gaming involves examining the relationship between violence in games and player behavior.

  • Explores how games can prompt ethical reflection and reinforce real-world ethical ideals.

  • Studies the different levels of ethics within game interactions and development stages.

  • Examines the use of video games in teaching ethics within social studies education.

• Video Discussion Highlights:

  • Discusses research on player engagement with violence and ethical considerations in writing about games as history.

  • Emphasizes the congruence between representational and procedural functions in game visuals.

  • Analyzes examples of violence in games, distinguishing between real-world and ludic dynamics.

  • Examines the ethics of representing historical events in games and the importance of accurate historical research.

• Conclusion:

  • Calls for further interdisciplinary research on ethics in gaming.

  • Suggests potential applications in pedagogy and game development practices.

  • Highlights the need for ethical considerations in designing game systems and content.

#history of games #consoles #gaming #video game crash #games

Our questions:

-How did a person even come up with video games?

-What get's you so hooked up on video games?

-Is video game development a competitive market?

Summary:

The history of video games begins in 1950s when scientists like A.S Douglas and William Higinbotham created rudimentary games. In 1967 Ralph Bear invents the Brown Box that leads to the invention of Magnavox Odyssey in 1972.

During the late 1970s and early 1980s the gaming industry grew in market and variety even creating Packman and Donkey Kong, however the industry would face a colossal crush in 1983.

The gaming industry would later be revitalised in 1985 by Nintendo with the NES with franchises like Super Mario or Zelda. Console wars led by big competition with Sega's Genesis 1989.

The industry shifted to 3D gaming in mid-1990s with consoles like Sega Saturn, Sony PlayStation and Nintendo 64. Wild success of PlayStation 2.

Beginning of the modern era 2005-2006 with Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii. Rapid rise of gaming and social media. Creation of Angry Birds and Skylanders.

the 8th generation of consoles started in 2012 with the Nintendo Wii U, Sony PlayStation 4, Microsoft's Xbox One and later Play Station 5 and continuations of the Xbox series. The influence of gaming was colossal at that time and is just continuing to grow.

• Can cause social axiety

• Not enough of communication

Not limiting your screen time and not having balanced life between gaming and real life, can cause addiction and problems with your mental and physical health. So if you can’t properly control yourself and not having breaks from gaming it can easily influence badly your physical and mental health

There are a lot of types of games like:

RPG

Action

Simulation

Puzzle

Sports

Strategy games

Fighting

MMORPG

Platformer

gamers can be devide is several groups, based on how they play, usually they are divides on:

Casual gamers

Hardcore gamers

proffesional gamers

casual gamers play infrequently and often engage in low intensity games on their mobiles. Hardcore gamers play regularly own dedicated gaming devices they can focus on specific games or genres. Profesional gamers make a living through playing either, they earn money from donations and sponsorships, casual gaming dominates the market due to its accessibility to all while hardcore gamers selfidentify as enthusiasts or professionals earn income through competitive play or content creation.

#best games #action #gaming #fun #gamers #recommendations

Our questions:

-What is the most popular game?

-What is the most popular genre of games?

Summary:

First the article starts with a video featuring the mechanics of those said new released games.

The last year a lot of really popular franchises made remakes or made new games. Many of these games followed HUGE success due to the high budget put into them especially into mechanics of the games.

Controversial release of Hogwarts Legacy that even though it was quite popular because everything even slightly associated with Harry Potter becomes popular it was really controversial. This was due to the problematic behaviour of J.K Rowlings cough cough Putting thousands into a charity against trans people cough cough.

E3 which is basically one of the biggest gaming events was canceled yet again and Microsoft made headlines with it's acquisition of Activision Blizzard for 68 billion dollars making it the largest in gaming history.

The article talks about the release of movies that where based on video games and the success they faced like 5 Nights at Freddy's.

The most awaited and the most favourite games of TIME where:

10)Dredge: A Lovecrafting fishing game

9)Diablo IV: An established franchise about a demon slayer in a dungeon.

8) Star Wars Jedi: Survivor: Star wars as a really popular franchise with a game about a jedi accomplishing missions and the political problems that occur.

7) Super Maria Bros: Wonder: I mean come on we all know what Mario is and what he does. He does parkour avoiding danger and collecting coins and was the base for the movie.

6) Dead Space: Remake of a survivor horror game in space.

5) Resident Evil 4: Remake of an action game where the protagonist is trying to save the presidents daughter.

4)Legends of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: A game about the legendary continuation of Legends of Zelda.

3)Spider man 2: Miles Morales and Peter Parker go around New York due to the return of Harry Osborn.

2) Baldur's gate 3: Basically if Dungeons and dragons was a video game.

1)Alan Wake II: A follow up to a cult game and it's investigation.