WHAT IS A VIDEO GAME ? A Video Game is an electronic game that involves human interaction with a user interface to generate visual feedback on video device
WHAT IS A VIDEO GAME CONSOLE ? Is a specialized computer system designed for interactive video gameplay and display.
ACCORDING TO Dr. GENTILE .A.DOUGLAS The amount of play; The content of play; The game context; The structure of the game; The mechanics of game play. Douglas Gentile, Ph.D. is an author, research scientist, university professor, and in-demand speaker.
ADVANTAGES
Problem solving and logic Hand-eye coordination, fine motor and spatial skills
Multitasking, simultaneous tracking of many shifting variables and managing multiple objectives
Quick thinking, making fast analysis and decisions
Inductive reasoning and hypothesis testing
DISADVANTAGES
Too much video game playing makes us socially isolated Most of the bad effects of video games are blamed on the violence they contain
Video games may also have bad effects on some children’s health
video games are addictive
MODERATION IS
Gaming video or computers has positive as well as negative effects. Anything in moderation is not a problem. Parents and children need to be able to decide how much gaming is permissible and what kind of gaming. Parents must teach their children what is good and what is bad. Gaming is like any other activity in life, too much hamburger or pizza can be harmful too. CONCLUSION