CLASS 6: Video Game Blues
In our household we could barely watch T. V., let alone play video games. I’ve never been a gamer, but these articles informed me on how many people take gaming seriously. It’s amazing all the different worlds and personas players can make up.
I’ve noticed that people use the games to escape reality in a way.
I was also impressed to learn that in South Korea, the young as well as the old are highly into video games. In the article “A Theory for Fun for Game Design,” It is said to b the most “video game savvy population in the world”. I know that Asia is usually more technologically advanced than the USA, but I for sure thought Japan was in the forefront.
In the article “16 Trends that Will Define the Future of Video Games,” the main trend that stood out to me was number 13, “Rise of the Silver Gamers”. When older people retire they usually want to vacation, relax, or be with their family. Never did I think senior citizens want to play video games. The way they broke down how “older players don’t have the same stamina or capabilities” as active games, but in video games everyone is kind of equal. It also stated that now older players would have a sense of purpose if they knew they could relate to others. Some of their grandchildren and even their children play video games and this would be a great rebounding tool.
The change from console gaming to handheld gaming has effected us tremendously. I feel that with the everyday technological advances, it has made it easier to bring games to EVERYONE, being that they can be played in the palm of your hand. It effected us positively because now toddlers and grown ups alike can find educational games as well as recreational games. Babies developmental skills are at an all time high. They know how to use phones and tablets better than some adults do. They can also navigate quicker through menus and programs. I think the main negative aspect of handheld gaming is now we spend MORE time on our phone than with interacting with one another and family. The days of sitting around the dinner table to talk about our day is gone. Everyone just grabs their plates and heads to their room or sofa to eat and be on their device.
