Videogames

Gaming — More Than Just Play

Everyone plays games in some form or another. Various games work their way into one’s subconscious in some way — probably the most obvious reason children should not be exposed to violent video games — but it’s interesting when you think about just how much it is affecting you…

How Games Can Spark Inspiration and Actually Make a Change

I don’t think I’m cut out to run a farm, but I love making a simulated version of myself plant a garden in her backyard.

Gaming Will Help Save The World?

Jane McGonigal’s Ted Talk claims that gamers will save the world because of their drive, optimism, and collaboration. I’ve played many multiplayer games so the experience she speaks of, people across the world coming together passionately for one common goal, is not…

Video Games Can (And Will) Change the World

I’ve always been defensive of video games. My hand-eye coordination isn’t nearly mature enough for me to actively seek out and play them in large quantities, but whenever someone raised an argument about the “unwholesomeness” of video games, I’ve tried…

Thoughts About Video Games

While I am not a gamer by any means, I can say I’ve played the Sims for an approximate 1/3rd of my current life…

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“What type of game do you like?”

I’m sure the question has been asked my way at some point in the past. But I never knew the answer to that question. Shooting games were invigorating, causing the heart to pulsate at an elevated rate. But I was always the worst at them; I had friends who…

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