Wat do u think when we play a lot of games does that really help us in anyway? What sort of good things do we get from playing a lot of video games? I would like to talk about that.Please Express your opinion
Is gaming good for us?
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Posted 08 June 2007 - 06:00 PM
By playing a lot of games I dont think we gain anything,we just waste our time .But playing games for a limited period gives us knowledge of the upcoming games and also how these games work.
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Posted 08 June 2007 - 06:02 PM
If you play to much games your brain will rot. Its just like watching Television but funner. The only thing i learn from games is the definition of the word 'obtained' from pokemon when i was lil kid.
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Posted 08 June 2007 - 06:02 PM
We don't really get anything in return; We waste tons of time to see the fictional adventures of people that don't exist, time that could be spent strengthening both body or with friends and family.
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Posted 08 June 2007 - 09:12 PM
Yes, games are a good way to relax and enjoy. It can make us happy as well.
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Posted 08 June 2007 - 09:41 PM
i think games are there just to rot our brains and to let the company get all the money for it.Its like paying a company to rot your brain.
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Posted 08 June 2007 - 10:12 PM
TOO much gaming can hurt your eyes.
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Posted 08 June 2007 - 10:17 PM
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Posted 08 June 2007 - 11:22 PM
Yes gaming is good for you. 
It increases you hand-eye corrdination. Just don't do play it too much. :0
It increases you hand-eye corrdination. Just don't do play it too much. :0
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Posted 08 June 2007 - 11:28 PM
Skyline stole the words right out of my mouth. Sure, Gaming is Bad without Moderation, but in short periods you can relax, relieve your stress (ONLY if the game doesn't make you mad or frustrated, aka Me + Sonic Riders), and Build Hand Eye-Cordnation (I'm only able to stand up right because I play so much DDR xD)Also as mentioned, It builds your vocabulary. We find words we don't know the definition to in a game, and either ask someone or look it up (Or just assume what it might mean). Most of all, Video games, just like Tv Shows, Movies, and Books even, have stories to tell us in this day and age. We Can see Character Development, Learn about a distant land thrown into darkness, the rising of heroes, just all sorts of good stuff that can really teach us moral values (Or in GTA's case, Degrade us of ALL Morals).That's my view on this
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Posted 08 June 2007 - 11:30 PM
Yah games do help your coordination and stratigies and stuff, and also gives you something to do when your bored.But the best things about games is wifi! Allows you to play with others and interact socially.
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Posted 08 June 2007 - 11:31 PM
surgeons who game it up frequently are 32% less likely to make surgical errors. just a little fun factiod to back up the hand eye coordination idea.
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Posted 08 June 2007 - 11:35 PM
Gaming (in moderation) is very good for us--it's like reading. You sit back, relax, and lose yourself in another story that helps relieve the burdens of real life. If not just relax, you could pick up the controller and start randomly shooting aliens or slash at ninjas--either way theirs less stress.
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Posted 08 June 2007 - 11:38 PM
I have gained tons of things from gameing. I quickened my reflects. My friend even learned Japanese from a game.
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Posted 08 June 2007 - 11:39 PM
SourceIn my opinion games can be good for you as long as you get a lot of social experience and look to learn in other ways as well - reading, studying etc. I remember reading somewhere that concentrating on moving bright colours intensely can keep your brain well 'exercised'. There are other things such as reaction speed, problem solving, having to make decisions under pressure etc which are all skills that can be transferred to real life situations.Playing computer games can be good for your health, according to a British boffin.Mark Griffiths, professor of gambling studies at Nottingham Trent University, reckons that research into the effects of playing computer games "is often trivialised".Yet, he believes it should be taken more seriously especially since it can help aid the recovery of people who are ill.His article in the British Medical journal (BMJ) found that playing games "can distract the player from the sensation of pain, a strategy that has been reported and evaluated among paediatric patients".Video games can also be used to supplement physiotherapy or occupational therapy helping increase the strength in players' hands, for example."Such games focus attention away from potential discomfort and, unlike more traditional therapeutic activities, they do not rely on passive movements and sometimes painful manipulation of the limbs," he wrote.But he also acknowledged that there is a downside to playing computer games including "auditory hallucinations" wrist pain and repetitive strain injuries, although many of these symptoms disappear once people stop playing games.But he concludes: "On balance, given that video game playing is highly prevalent among children and adolescents in industrialised countries, there is little evidence that moderate frequency of play has serious acute adverse effects from moderate play."
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Posted 08 June 2007 - 11:40 PM
heck yeah it is!!!!! POINTS were deducted for this post by BishPlease have a look at the forum rules to find out why your points were deducted.
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Posted 09 June 2007 - 01:56 AM
wow a waste of time funny ok ok the very first time i did a research paper i did it over video games so i know trhis subject believe it or not people do lear things from games ok first off, in parasite eve what is mitocondria the power house of a cell i learned it from the game, there are some games i dont remember the name that incorporate acual history like shadow hearts in them, as metioned above u learn hand eye cordination, in rpgs u learn problem soving techniques theres stuff u learn just noone wants to think of it as learning next time u play a game think and pay atention u will be shocked another one i now know alot of cities in california thanks to need for speed come on re think alot of your answers and pay atention you will and i mean it u will be shocked
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Posted 09 June 2007 - 04:14 AM
I think they are good for stress relief!
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Posted 09 June 2007 - 04:19 AM
it all depends how much u playit helps u when u play in moderation
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Posted 09 June 2007 - 04:26 AM
This can get into a really long explanation. It depends how you play, what you play, and how long you play. Some games use big words repeatedly so you learn words, some games have mazes and hidden objects so a player learns to train his or her eye, and if you play too long than yeah your brain will rot.
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Posted 09 June 2007 - 04:29 AM
No, gaming isn't good for you. Glasses much? 
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Posted 09 June 2007 - 04:35 AM
Its only fun if theres nothing else to do. And its good if you play time to time not like 24 7.... but ya its fun though
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Posted 09 June 2007 - 04:38 AM
Yea, u cant live a life on stress, gaming relieves stress, expecially right after a killer exam....definitely a gud stress reliever
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Posted 09 June 2007 - 04:44 AM
Plus it's a fun way to use up time.
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Posted 09 June 2007 - 05:45 AM
no but its just SO much fun
