Avoiding all video games is like condemning all movies
- Charles Reams 1
- Aug 25
- 2 min read
Not all movies are bad, so not all video games are automatically off limits.
Gamers are quick to say that some games are good, despite the violent and sadistic character of other games.
WhatsUpNews.online asked one gamer why she enjoyed gaming.
Erica was quick to say that it's exciting to submerge into a different world, a world of fascinating characters, complex puzzles, and challenging games in high resolution and fast-moving animation.
I get a real charge out of winning against all odds, she said.
I actually play the role of the heroine for a change, said a shy and retiring young woman.
Video games are popular because they offer a fun and engaging form of entertainment that provides escapism, social interaction, and intellectual stimulation. They allow players to explore virtual worlds, achieve goals, and experience a sense of accomplishment, often in ways that are not possible in real life.
One gamer waxed poetic in describing an open world of mountains, lakes, parks, and deserts. Characters must dress for conditions ranging from extreme cold to excessive heat and all the temperatures in between.
Game characters change their garments to match the appropriate conditions and choose fitting garbs for their various cultures.
There are pleasant options, but there are also dangers.
The risks
Experts caution, playing video games carries several potential risks, including physical health issues like obesity, eye strain, and repetitive strain injuries, as well as mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, and aggression. Excessive gaming can also disrupt sleep, lead to social isolation, negatively impact academic performance, and, in some cases, develop into an addiction with serious consequences.
What are the horror stories and worst-case scenarios of playing video games?
The worst-case scenarios of playing video games are not limited to horror games, but in the real-life cases of addiction, neglect, and tragic loss of life. When gaming becomes a compulsion, the consequences can be devastating, ruining physical health, mental well-being, finances, and relationships.
Contestants, bitter after losing, can become mean and violent.
The wise are selective, limit gaming time, and achieve a balance in life.
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