https://padlet.com/rory_birtles/tu2nt6z83q5v Side effects of obsessively playing video games. en-us 2019-05-02 16:01:39 UTC 2019-05-07 15:28:43 UTC hello@padlet.com https://imgglb.padletcdn.com/v13/image?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F1f579.png rory_birtles https://padlet.com/rory_birtles/tu2nt6z83q5v/wish/356288314 -Spends free time with family and friends.
-Can stop gaming whenever.
-Plays every other day or a short amount of time.
-Responsibilities come before gaming.]]> 2019-05-02 16:29:10 UTC https://padlet.com/rory_birtles/tu2nt6z83q5v/wish/356288314 rory_birtles https://padlet.com/rory_birtles/tu2nt6z83q5v/wish/356296275 -Has no time for friends or family.
-Backs out of plans, so they can play video games.
-Doesn't take care of themselves, not eating healthy, sleeping, or showering.
-Misses work or school to play video games.
-Never stops thinking about the next chance to play video games. ]]> 2019-05-02 16:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/rory_birtles/tu2nt6z83q5v/wish/356296275 rory_birtles https://padlet.com/rory_birtles/tu2nt6z83q5v/wish/356375381 Video games have a way of always making the players want to continue playing. Things that would make people obsessed with video games are having challenges that make people want to play until they win, its also a way to be social while doing something you enjoy. Video game addiction is very close to a gambling addiction. People love being rewarded and video games can do that for them.]]> 2019-05-02 19:28:38 UTC https://padlet.com/rory_birtles/tu2nt6z83q5v/wish/356375381 rory_birtles https://padlet.com/rory_birtles/tu2nt6z83q5v/wish/356380062 When it comes to the social part of your life being obsessed with video games can have a big toll on ones social life. If someone is spending more time playing video games then using their social skills and communicating with family or friends, it could cause problems when they are forced to interact with people in the real world.]]> 2019-05-02 19:42:14 UTC https://padlet.com/rory_birtles/tu2nt6z83q5v/wish/356380062 rory_birtles https://padlet.com/rory_birtles/tu2nt6z83q5v/wish/356660568 Along with social side effects there are some physical side effects as well. Starting with obesity from lack of physical movement, damage to your circulatory system from sitting for hours on end. ]]> 2019-05-03 16:01:04 UTC https://padlet.com/rory_birtles/tu2nt6z83q5v/wish/356660568 rory_birtles https://padlet.com/rory_birtles/tu2nt6z83q5v/wish/357362314 The cost of video games can change depending on the players preference. one example of prices would be each Nintendo game is 40-80 dollars. The cost will change for every system and game so it is hard to tell an overall price but it would not be cheap.]]> 2019-05-06 19:29:06 UTC https://padlet.com/rory_birtles/tu2nt6z83q5v/wish/357362314 rory_birtles https://padlet.com/rory_birtles/tu2nt6z83q5v/wish/357365108 2019-05-06 19:36:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rory_birtles/tu2nt6z83q5v/wish/357365108 rory_birtles https://padlet.com/rory_birtles/tu2nt6z83q5v/wish/357370587 -Fortnite has over 125 million players, the game is a constant competition so it is easy for people so become obsessed.
-Candy Crush was a very popular game because you could take it any where with you on your mobile device.

]]> 2019-05-06 19:52:16 UTC https://padlet.com/rory_birtles/tu2nt6z83q5v/wish/357370587 rory_birtles https://padlet.com/rory_birtles/tu2nt6z83q5v/wish/357649749 Anyone can get addicted to video games but the chances are higher if you are a young male. Studies show the average age of addicted players is 24 years old.]]> 2019-05-07 14:44:27 UTC https://padlet.com/rory_birtles/tu2nt6z83q5v/wish/357649749 rory_birtles https://padlet.com/rory_birtles/tu2nt6z83q5v/wish/357654107 It is common to think that more men play video games, but men are also addicted to video games. A study shows the gender breakdown is male 94% and women 6% addicted to video games.]]> 2019-05-07 14:52:33 UTC https://padlet.com/rory_birtles/tu2nt6z83q5v/wish/357654107 rory_birtles https://padlet.com/rory_birtles/tu2nt6z83q5v/wish/357661795 In my personal opinion the future of video games can be dangerous because video games are constantly evolving and are taking up more and more of people time, I feel like soon we wont do anything other then sit around staring at our screens.]]> 2019-05-07 15:04:17 UTC https://padlet.com/rory_birtles/tu2nt6z83q5v/wish/357661795 rory_birtles https://padlet.com/rory_birtles/tu2nt6z83q5v/wish/357665794 2019-05-07 15:10:20 UTC https://padlet.com/rory_birtles/tu2nt6z83q5v/wish/357665794 rory_birtles https://padlet.com/rory_birtles/tu2nt6z83q5v/wish/357666556 Even though playing video games has many negative effects it also comes with positives.
-Better problem solving techniques.
-Improved hand to eye coordination.
-Being able to meet new people who share the same interests from around the world.
-A fun way to spend time.
-An escape where people can express themselves.]]> 2019-05-07 15:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/rory_birtles/tu2nt6z83q5v/wish/357666556 rory_birtles https://padlet.com/rory_birtles/tu2nt6z83q5v/wish/357672210 2019-05-07 15:21:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rory_birtles/tu2nt6z83q5v/wish/357672210 rory_birtles https://padlet.com/rory_birtles/tu2nt6z83q5v/wish/357672537 No matter what I think everything should come in moderation to much of one thing can always be a bad thing not just video games. Video games can have some dangerous side effects if you are not careful but if you are not overdoing it there is no problem with playing a few rounds of a game you love.]]> 2019-05-07 15:22:04 UTC https://padlet.com/rory_birtles/tu2nt6z83q5v/wish/357672537 rory_birtles https://padlet.com/rory_birtles/tu2nt6z83q5v/wish/357674537 2019-05-07 15:25:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rory_birtles/tu2nt6z83q5v/wish/357674537 rory_birtles https://padlet.com/rory_birtles/tu2nt6z83q5v/wish/357675226 2019-05-07 15:26:36 UTC https://padlet.com/rory_birtles/tu2nt6z83q5v/wish/357675226