"Video Game Playing: Friend or Foe?" and "Are Virtual Games a Virtual Problem?"
How do these two articles approach the issue of video game playing? What are their similarities and differences? Did Jane McGonigal's Ted Talk make you think about these articles differently?
I don't know if anyone else noticed, but in "Are Virtual Games a Virtual Problem?" the author began almost all of her paragraphs with last names and it drove me crazy!
I feel video games are all about monitoring your use and not letting it negatively effect your life. Also, there is a large variety of different games which can greatly change the effect.
In the Article "Video Games: Friend or Foe" I could in a way understand where the author was coming from because it's the exact same for me. When I go home to visit my family on weekends, my brothers spend a lot of their time playing video games. Sometimes I would have to throw something at them to get their attention. Has anybody else had a similar experience ?
My brother does the same thing. I have tried to get him to get off on several occasions and can not most of the time. Anybody have things that have worked for them to get the family member off of the games?
I think Gillen makes a lot of good points about where video games stand in this generation, but he pushes the blame of 'overuse of gaming' more towards parents rather than the gamers and their addictive behaviours. I think that was one of the main flaws in his article.
I think it's mostly the parents' fault when it comes to a young child, but as they get older they should see problems in what they're doing and try to change for themselves. Once they are older, hopefully they have learned a lot from their parents and can make better decisions for their own health.
I agree that its mostly the parents fault. I have a roommate who does nothing but play video games all day. He displays a lot of characteristics of video game addiction that Gillen gave. If his parents had monitored his video game playing when he was younger, I don't think he would be addicted like he is now.
I believe that author is pinning many of the issues on the parents and not putting most of the blame where it really lies on the children who are spending way to much time playing video games. Does anyone have a different idea that can be considered? -Hope F.
I grew up playing video games all the time. My mother always said as long as your grades are good, you can play. Getting your priorities done first is what matters. If you're all done with work, etc... playing games isn't a problem.
It's all about limiting your time that you play video games. As long has you get the things that are the most important done before hand, I think you are okay. Katie H.
In a way it goes with "all things in moderation" and what types of games you are playing.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Dylan. Video games can be fun, but too much of anything can really harm a person.
Delete- Sal Mouhammad
I agree with you Mr. Totaro, moderation is key. It boils down to self discipline, and control.
DeleteI agree as well. Too much of anything is never a good thing!
DeleteI don't know if anyone else noticed, but in "Are Virtual Games a Virtual Problem?" the author began almost all of her paragraphs with last names and it drove me crazy!
ReplyDelete-Cailyn Holcomb
I thought the exact same thing, it really was annoying that the author couldn't start out a different way!
Delete- Melanie H.
Now that it has been pointed out I can see that is is true. After this reading it again it does drive me crazy.
DeleteKyle K.
Yeah I definitely noticed that too! They need to try and least switch up the lay out of the article, was a little repetitive.
DeleteI think as long as we're not allowing video games to out-rule what's really important in our lives, then they're okay to play.
ReplyDelete- Bryson M
I feel the same exact way. My mom always told me finish your homework and then you can play. I turned out ok I think.
DeleteParris Scott
I feel video games are all about monitoring your use and not letting it negatively effect your life. Also, there is a large variety of different games which can greatly change the effect.
ReplyDeleteIn the Article "Video Games: Friend or Foe" I could in a way understand where the author was coming from because it's the exact same for me. When I go home to visit my family on weekends, my brothers spend a lot of their time playing video games. Sometimes I would have to throw something at them to get their attention. Has anybody else had a similar experience ?
ReplyDelete-Melanie H.
My brother does the same thing. I have tried to get him to get off on several occasions and can not most of the time. Anybody have things that have worked for them to get the family member off of the games?
DeleteI agree. I think it goes back to what really is important and identifying those of the most importance.
Delete-Hope F.
I have also had a similar experience with some of my family members. It's like they can't multitask. Very frustrating.
DeleteKatie H.
I think Gillen makes a lot of good points about where video games stand in this generation, but he pushes the blame of 'overuse of gaming' more towards parents rather than the gamers and their addictive behaviours. I think that was one of the main flaws in his article.
ReplyDelete- Sal Mouhammad
I think it's mostly the parents' fault when it comes to a young child, but as they get older they should see problems in what they're doing and try to change for themselves. Once they are older, hopefully they have learned a lot from their parents and can make better decisions for their own health.
Delete-Cailyn Holcomb
I agree that its mostly the parents fault. I have a roommate who does nothing but play video games all day. He displays a lot of characteristics of video game addiction that Gillen gave. If his parents had monitored his video game playing when he was younger, I don't think he would be addicted like he is now.
Delete-Saurab Deepak
I believe that author is pinning many of the issues on the parents and not putting most of the blame where it really lies on the children who are spending way to much time playing video games. Does anyone have a different idea that can be considered?
ReplyDelete-Hope F.
I agree with you. I don't think it is as much the parents fault as it is the actually person who is playing the video game.
DeleteI grew up playing video games all the time. My mother always said as long as your grades are good, you can play. Getting your priorities done first is what matters. If you're all done with work, etc... playing games isn't a problem.
ReplyDeleteParris Scott
My parents would say the same thing growing up. I don't think playing them is a problem especially if you get your priorities done.
DeleteKatie H.
It's all about limiting your time that you play video games. As long has you get the things that are the most important done before hand, I think you are okay.
ReplyDeleteKatie H.