Have you ever heard or read that playing computer games is a waste of time? I’m pretty sure that yes. I’ve noticed some interesting facts which I’d like to share with you.
Some time ago when I was younger and had more free time I used to play computer games, usually online with my friends but there was one particular game, which was my favorite. I’m talking about Battlefield 3. We used to play and talk on Skype. We almost always won due to our excellent cooperation. We had to plan each battle to be sure that we can win. This game showed us that sometimes it is impossible to succeed without cooperation and you have to rely on your friends. Later when we had less free time we decided to go out beer from time to time and then we became a group of 5 close friends. We still have good contact and often try to go for holidays together. Not only did this game show us something but also made us friends.
Such games not only teach us cooperation but also improve our problem solving skills. We often have to find a solution in games and solve problems, puzzles etc.
Let’s take into consideration the games which action is quick and we have to be perceptive and concentrated. In my opinion it is great training for our brain. Also, while playing computer games, we improve our hand-eye coordination, so useful in everyday life.
It’s obvious that there are computer games which are a total waste of time but we can’t forget about the good ones, which may have positive effects on our life. I’ve mentioned only a few positive effects but I think that it wouldn‘t be a problem to find more of them.
Questions:
- What is your opinion about computer games generally?
- Are there any games that you can mention and tell something about their effect on your life?
- Maybe you remember games which didn’t have effect on your life but you’d loved to play them? Share with us.
Sources:
http://www.personal.psu.edu/afr3/blogs/siowfa12/assets_c/2012/10/Video%20Games-thumb-1280x1024-346597.jpg
https://data4.origin.com/content/dam/originx/web/app/games/battlefield/battlefield-3/battlefield-3-standard-edition_pdp_3840x2160_en_WW.jpg
Comments
Mentioned game, spooky moon or something, was great. It was spooky house and where you have to look for mentioned stuff, to do things according to the instructions. I loved playing it, I used to play with my sister (sitting next to each other). This one was good for our english.
Games without impact on my life were Zeus/Poseidon games, they were logical games. There were also Sims2 - it took a lot of time (always creating family, house - those were the most time consuming stuff). There was also some ScoobyDoo game, logical for kids. I used to play computer games when I was in primary school - then, we got a console and I switched with my games there.
In my life I think I was playing only two big games - The Sims and Test Drive 6. I don't think any of them could have any impact on my life. But of course I loved to play ;)
But as I said, generally computer games are ok. I see a trend among players that turns out in telling everyone how games are good for everything, like being better at school or at business. So, I think that games have some positive effects on us (some as books), because we must think while doing it ( opposite of movies or tv series), but still, it's not quantum physics.
My history with games is quite long so I have some milestones in it:
- My favourite game ever will probably be Persona 5 from 2017. When I think without nostalgia, there were no game like Persona 5 before. Well spent 90 h.
- My childhood game would be probably Heroes III = I've spent a lot of hours playing with friends (offline).
- Also I've spent over 400h in Counter Strike which lead to have stronger bounds with some of my friends.
As a fan of Japanese game market, this year was amazing. Super Mario, Zelda or Nier Automata - I love those games, still I don't think that those have changed my life
I remember being a little girl and playing a game about mouse Mia. It was really good, I learned a lot from it (about vegetables, vitamins, nature, etc). But we should consider PEGI. I don't think it's a good idea for children to play Mortal Combat (or other games like this, where there are a lot of cruelty, blood). There was also a game that I played at the age of 7-9 years old, I don't remember actually. It was about a cow that was hit by a car, the cow fainted and got inside its body(or mind?), ran there and fought for its life. I couldn't sleep for a few days after playing the game :( It was so sad.
Yes I agree that some games have positive influence on people but very often people don't have control over games. I sometimes like playing some games. I like good old games for example Diablo II , Stronhol, Age of empire II but I know very often games have good graphics and this is the only plus. About new games I love GTA V and THE Witcher. For me The Witcher is the best game in the world and the creators set a high bar for others but for themselves too.
I was playing League of Legends a lot in my high school. It was great but from todays perspective it didn't give me anything. It only made me fatter.
Secondly, I can't say that games are good or bad effect on my life. It's unreal and that's all.
I love to play FIFA and GTA series. I have spent a lot of time on them but I don't regret it.
Well... some strategic games like Stronghold: Crusader made me interested in medieval history. Later games like Total War series, Civilization series and Crusader Kings 2 has the same effect but deeper.
Game that didn't has effect on my life but I loved to play it was Heroes of Might and Magic III- what a game!
What I like to play is games as XCOM series (original and new one), Xenonauts, I just love both strategical and tactical managing in such games.
Any game has some efect. For exaple i like rts. It makes me to analyze everything and it helps evolving logical thinking. Some fps games can make you react faster and also make your decisions faster. There are also games that just can help your social life like mmos and for example heroes.
One of my favourite games is Counter Strike. I spent so much time playing it. I think this game had big impact on my present life. I even used to watch championships in this game.
I remember playing "Uncharted" for the first time. It didn't have any impact on my life in any way, but I was impressed with the graphics.
Genereally i consider games based off books as a great creativity cheks - Witcher series for example - having read the books, playing the games afterwards was a great experience both story wise and seeing how others have imagined a fictional character based on their description in books.
I really like computer games. I fully support the opinion of the author of the article. Our world does not stand still, it is developing. It is worth taking and learning new ways of self-development. Games train reactions and memory, mindfulness and the ability to make quick decisions in critical situations. There are many games for adapting people with different problems. Many games replace books for us, of course, books are still more useful, but this is another way to relax and leave for a short while out of reality. They also allow a person to be someone else, increase self-esteem and realize desires.
I believe that largely thanks to the game, I chose my future profession. I studied at the Institute on an architect when I tried to play a series of games Assassin Creed. I was so impressed with the detail of the environment. All these monuments of architecture and just beautiful buildings, they are amazing. Then I realized that I also wanted to create something like that.
>Are there any games that you can mention and tell something about their effect on your life?
None of them, maybe some simulators where I wanted to be a captain of a u-boat, or get a pilot licence, but I wouldn't say anything more than that.
>Maybe you remember games which didn’t have effect on your life but you’d loved to play them?
All of them, how can you dislike a game and yet still play it?
2) Uhh none? I don't go of anywhere and start attacking people with an axe after playing some rpg or slasher so NOPE.
3) ALL OF THEM (seriously list is too damn long to even start).
Well, MMORPG are very time consuming. Such games should be avoided by people with weak will.
I guess most of the games I played didn't affect my life, so the list would be long. It is important to remember that game is only virtual and playing games should be a way to relax yourself not to stress :)