• Question: What are your opinions of video games?

    Asked by 179ns8ag to Andrew, Emma, Marianne on 23 Jun 2010 in Categories: .
    • Photo: Marianne Baker

      Marianne Baker answered on 22 Jun 2010:

      Hey 179ns8ag.

      I wrote about my opinions here, do take a look if you have a few mins!
      http://noodlemaz.wordpress.com/2010/03/18/guns-dont-kill-people-rabbids-do/

      I love video games, always have!

      I think it’s irresponsible of parents and individuals to play games that are not meant for them; if I hear someone talking about how they bought GTA for their 10 year old nephew, that really annoys me.

      Just as you wouldn’t sit an 8 year old in front of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, people should have the same respect for game certificates.

      I learned a lot from games growing up; language stuff, maths, geography, loads.

      I think it’s as valid a leisure activity as any other and it can build certain skills; co-ordination, teamwork, creative thinking.

      People who say games are evil just get on my nerves.

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      anon answered on 22 Jun 2010:

      Hello, I’m afraid I’m not much of a gamer. I don’t have strong negative opinions about them as long as they don’t become an addiction. I think it’s important to ensure you get some exercise and have diverse interests.

      Most things in moderation are fine in my opinion.

    • Photo: Emma Pilgrim

      Emma Pilgrim answered on 23 Jun 2010:

      Hi

      I don’t play them so I don’t really have an opinion of them

    • Photo: Andrew Maynard

      Andrew Maynard answered on 23 Jun 2010:

      Hi 179ns8ag,

      Tough one that. I actually think video games are fine in moderation – but I worry about excessive video game playing, as I fear it could tend to prevent players exercising their mind more and actually having a life!

      I know that there’s some concern that violent video games encourage violence. I’m not sure research supports that. But personally, I don’t think that games like first-person shooter games encourage a healthy attitude in anyone who plays them.

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