Digital Entertainment and Video Games

Technology of Gaming

Processors, graphics

Input

Output

Online Games

MMOs

Benefits

Games can be Educational

Creativity

Teamwork

Computer Literacy

Concerns

Inappropriate Content

Sexism

Racism

Drug Use

Bad language

Violence

Possible solutions

  • Content Rating
  • Parental Supervision
  • Scensorship

Addiction

Possible Solutions

  • Policies and Laws
  • Therapy
  • Parental Accompaniment

Abuse in Online Environments

Possible Solutions

  • Age Restrictions
  • Technical solutions
  • Education
  • Parental Supervision

Future Developments

Augmented Reality

VR

Game review for parents TASK:

Choose a game that you enjoy playing. Write a review of it. follow the format suggested by the following questions:

 

1. Explain what the game is. What the player does in the game.

2. To what extent can the game have a positive impact on the player? (Is it educational? Does it promote creativity? etc.)

3. Explain what age the game is suggested for and why.

4. Explain what are some concerns parents may have about the game and how parents can prevent a negative impact. (explain at least one)

5. Explain why you like the game. Why is it "good"?

6. Write a conclusion where you recommend the game or not and under what conditions you think parents should allow their children to play it.

 

Include screenshots from the game that illustrate your points.

Digital Entertainment and Video Games

By Victor Castro

Digital Entertainment and Video Games

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