Video Games essays

A video game is an electronic game that involves interaction with a user interface to generate visual feedback on two- or three-dimensional video display devices such as a TV screen, virtual reality headset, or computer monitor. They are impressive feats of art, computer science, programming, music, motion capture, voice acting, and other various disciplines. Video games came into existence during...

Gaming has grown as a gripping and ubiquitous phenomena in an increasingly digital world, spanning age, culture, and country. Video games have progressed from basic pixelated amusements to rich, interactive experiences that equal literature and cinema's storytelling prowess. As gamers immerse themselves in virtual worlds brimming with adventure, strategy, and creativity, the value of gaming as a source of entertainment,...

Introduction: Misconceptions About Video Games and Violence There have been many things to come from the 20th century and one of the most notable ones was video games. Video games are a form of digital media used for entertainment. One of the most common tropes in video games is violence. Violence is usually looked down upon in our society minus...

Video games are an amazing escape for anyone, they act as a story that you can control and can help you fully understand a character and empathise with them better than in any other media such as book or film. If you ask a person who plays video games, a moment that stuck with them for example a death of...

Introduction For many years children have been playing a large variety of different video games. The potential influence of violence in video games has remained a concern for many parents. Today video games of all age classifications are available and simply accessible in many forms to minors of all ages; video games can now be downloaded, played online or accessed...

There is no simple black and white answer to this question, however we can make an educated guess based on a thorough analysis on every shred of evidence we have gathered on the topic over the years. First of all, what kind of benefits have video games given to the people who spend a substantial amount of play hours during...

Corpus Analysis is a semantic approach to analyzing a corpus – a set of methodically or arbitrary collected and electronically stored ‘real-life’ language samples such as speeches, magazine articles, and texting messages – with a goal to discern certain rules of language use, grammatical or lexical patterns, for instance, that are pertinent to a particular genre or type of text,...

Abstract This paper aims to explore video game controversy, its significance and how it ethically impacts people. The ethical issues of violence in video games, as well as gaming addiction will be evaluated and determined if they are ethical issues or not. Influence of video game controversy in other countries will be discussed as well. Video Game Controversy 1. Introduction...

Abstract This paper will investigate the evidence on whether or not video games are as harmful as they have been portrayed in the media over the years. It will discuss the history of video games over the last thirty years including defining the environment, the history with the media and how gaming and its impacts have changed over those years....

The criminal justice system, which is made up of law enforcement, attorneys, judges, courts of law, and prisons, was created with the intention of protecting the public by prosecuting and jailing, while also providing justice to those accused through defending and sentencing. Unfortunately, the criminal justice system is unable to work properly if members within the society are not provided...

Sales of violent video games have significantly increased while violent juvenile crime rates have significantly decreased. Violent video games do not influence aggressive or violent actions in the real world.Sales of violent video games have significantly increased while violent juvenile crime rates have significantly decreased. Total US sales of video game hardware and software increased 204% from 1994 to 2014,...

Video games have become their own industry that have revolutionized every part of entertainment ranging from television all the way to sports. Through all the different companies and organizations, it generates about 19 billion dollars in revenue annually, which is much more compared to Hollywood or any other competing form of entertainment. This industry was created and is still evolving...

The first video game to ever exist, known as ‘Pong' which was released in 1972 is a far cry from the standards of video games now which make the most of the technological advancements in the last thirty years. The game was a table tennis sports game which featured plain and simplistic graphics. Three years after the release of ‘Pong’,...

To shove a cupcake into the bully’s face or pick the dialogue that shows pity towards him? There are several ways a player can choose to play in narrative-driven games. In this video game genre, the player is the protagonist. The player experiences the world and explores different paths through the protagonist. The player can only go certain branches due...

Have you been watching stories about video games being blamed for school shootings in the news lately? If you have, you probably know that it’s only showing you one perspective, and it's usually the biased one. Everyone has been blaming video games lately. They don't know the statistics. A few video game blamed school shootings have also been blamed for...

Have you heard that video games cause children to act violent or more aggressive? , It is clear that video games cause children to behave violent and aggressively .The video game industry is everywhere around us, causing aggressive behavioral attitudes for people of all ages. According to many studies, it is proven that video games not only encourage people to...

In global terms, 94% of children aged from 6 to 15 and 90% of people aged between 16 and 25 play video games, while just above 95% of households with children under 18 years old own a device for playing video games (Jones et. al 2014, p. 1) whereas the total hours spent by children on video games in the...

The 1970’s saw the evolution of Video games which were played out initially in the public domain, but it wasn’t until the 1980’s that consumers were able to play games at home via Nintendo and Atari consoles (Wardyga, 2018). The 1990’s saw violent video games such as Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter and Double Dragon hit the scene with the “first-person...

The year was 1976. The video game company Exidy released an arcade video game known as Death Race. In this game, the player takes control of a car and is tasked to run over fleeing stick figures, known as gremlins. Running a gremlin over would result in a screaming sound effect, and the gremlin would turn into a cross-shaped gravestone....

At some point in their lives, everyone has played a video game. Also, most people have played a game that they would consider to be ‘violent. Finally, you, like most people, have probably heard somewhere that video games cause people to be violent in the real world. According to a 2017 survey, roughly 61% of the UK residents that were...

Introduction to the Mass Shooting Dilemma in America Americans are far too used to hearing on the news that a mass shooting has occurred. Regardless of where it takes place, Americans find themselves in the same frustrating position of having to yet again ask, “what can we do to stop this?” It is a question that many countries have addressed...

Violence is everywhere around us, from the rise of the ISIS empire to the advent of school and college shootings and the continuous attacks on the LOC, violence has become a daily part of our lives and leads us to the question why it actually happens. Whenever I flip the pages of the newspaper, I see hundreds of articles on...

There was yet another tribune dedicated to incitement to violence through the content of works of fiction and in particular war video games. Just one more example of the causal discourses that try to circumscribe the horror of a drama whose magnitude challenges it to incomprehension by accusing media hobbies. When it lacks any expertise in the matter, the expediency...

Introduction The proliferation of video games in contemporary society has sparked extensive debate concerning their impact on players, particularly regarding games that contain violent content. As digital technology advances, video games have evolved into immersive experiences that often portray graphic violence and aggressive scenarios. These games have become a staple in the entertainment industry, captivating a diverse demographic that spans...

House minority leader, Kevin McCarthy, says video games lead to future mass shootings (Wu). However, The New York Times reports that there is little evidence to suggest there was any link between video games and mass shootings and youth violence (Wu). Research has shown that violent video games can cause violent behavior in youth, but those studies are exaggerating the...

Introduction The video game industry has witnessed significant evolution over the past few decades, and one of the most notable contributors to this transformation is the Call of Duty series. Launched in 2003 by Infinity Ward and published by Activision, Call of Duty has grown from a single World War II-themed shooter to a multi-billion dollar franchise encompassing a variety...

Introduction Video game addiction has emerged as a significant concern in the modern digital era, coinciding with the exponential growth of the gaming industry. With more individuals engaging in gaming activities, the potential for developing addictive behaviors has increased, leading to adverse effects on personal and social well-being. The World Health Organization (WHO) officially recognized "gaming disorder" in its International...

What is Virtual Reality? There are red and blue pills in front of your eyes. If you choose the blue pill, you will continue to live in virtual reality as you have believed in reality, and if you take the red pill, you will be able to escape virtual reality and face real life (Wachowski & Wachowski, 1999). These scenes...

The blossoming of technology has influenced modern society and its citizens in a way that the lives of citizens are dependent on technology to a great extent. People use technology mainly for their social and recreational purposes. As of recent, many youths engage excessively in trending mobile games. Although keeping engaged in this activity can widen interaction between other gamers,...

The world of eSports (electronic sports) is something that can come from as far back as the first computers being made. ESports has finally started to really gain some steam, and grow in popularity over the years. Actually, eSports has finally gotten its player to begin being accepted as athletes in today's world of sports. It has now been even...