The pros and cons of

gaming
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Nazar Kotkevych
EK-21
 We will be talking
about:
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What is a Video
Game?
What is a Video Game
console?
Pros Video Game
Cons Video Game
Conclusion
 What is a Video Game?
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A video game is an
electronic game
that involves
human interaction
with a user
interface to
generate visual
feedback on a
video device.
 Genres of video Games:
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 Adventure  Action
 Role-Playing  Puzzle
Game(RPG)  Simulation
 (MMORPG)  Strategy Game
 First Person  Stealth-Based Game
Shooter(FPS)  Tactical shooter
 Third Person
 Racing
Shooter(TPS)
 Sports
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 Video Game console
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A Video Game Console is
an interactive entertainment
computer or customized
computer or customized
computer system that
produces a video display
signal which can be used
with a display device( a
television, monitor, etc.) to
display a video game.
 Pros Video Game
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 Many games can be very sociable, either playing against
your mates on the sofa or online with other people.
 Games can be intellectual where you use clever strategy to
beat other people.
 Improved reaction times and quick thinking as a result of
playing challenging games.
 Improved eye-hand coordination for playing those fast
action games.
 Games can be educational such as simulations of flight or
real-life situations.
 Games are plain fun.
 Cons Video Game
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 Many other games are aimed for single player and so could be
criticized for isolating you from family and friends for many hours.
 They can take an awful lot of hours, that time could be spent doing
something more productive or sociable.
 Constant use of thumbs, wrist and eyes can lead to problems such
as eye strain, RSI and other physical problems.
 Games do not need much physical activity and so cloud be
criticized for making you unfit – although the new motion sensing
games are extremely active!
 The hardware and software together are quite expensive, which can
be a challenge when balancing what you want to spend your
money on.
 Conclusion
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There are two sides to
the argument on how
video games effect
you; how it effects
aggression and social
interaction...now,
what is your opinion?
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