Video Games

Video games were created 20 years ago in 1947. Since then obviously they have improved. We now have an abundance of video game systems to amuse us and help pass the time. The most current systems are Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. These two systems have better graphics and more high tech games. The game on the tip of everyone’s tongue is Guitar Hero. This game has many different versions but the same concept behind it. Other games that people are anxious to play are Rock Band, Halo 3, Call of Duty Assassins Creed, Mass Effect, Madden, Bio Shock and Resistance Fall of Man. Now to me, these games are not appealing at all. I miss the good old days where Nintendo 64 was the hottest system and Mario Party was the game of choice. Now, the games are geared at killing people or things and shooting aimlessly. Many people believe video games are one of the reasons youth is involved in violence. Others believe there is absolutely no connection. I believe there is no connection. I think a video game is a video game and are made solely for entertainment. But I also think video games are taking away from youth getting out and exploring whatever part of the world they can. Many younger children are seen inside spending hours on these video games as opposed to going outside or doing homework or reading. To solve this problem, companies have created educational video games, but I do not believe that helps the situation. Children are still glued to the television set. In the end, video games are a technological advancement that has helped and harmed society.