Essays On Entertainment

Violent video games cause children to become more aggressive. Sorry, that was a trick question. Despite much bandying of statistics and loud talking by critics on both sides of the argument, the real answer is that there is no real answer—at least not one that’s been proved scientifically (Zipp). Video games are an appealing target […]

Nintendo Co. Ltd. Is a Japanese based company founded in 1889. It was originally a playing card company and in 1979 it began to develop its first video game system, known as TV Game 15 and TV Game 6. In 1980, Nintendo develop the first portable LCD video game with a microprocessor. In 1985 Nintendo […]

Josh Kearney Media essay Online gaming addiction Online game addiction is caused by the constant updates and the never ending game play; this is solved by limiting online game downloads to one at a time. The problem with online game addiction is that it is distracting children and young adults from their needs. Online gaming […]

What is the strategic advantage to Microsoft of outsourcing Xbox production to Flextronics? When Microsoft decided to enter the video game market with its Xbox gaming console executives had to make a strategic decision whether to manufacture the Xbox or outsource the manufacturing. After some studies, it was decided that they did not have manufacturing […]

Video and computer games, like many popular, entertaining and addicting kid activities, are looked down upon by many parents as time-wasters, and worse, parents think that these games rot the brain. Also, violent video games are readily blamed by the media and some experts as the reason why some youth become violent or commit extreme […]

Chapter 1: Introduction and its background Introduction “One of the top reasons for college drop-outs”. FCC Commissioners, Deborah Taylor Tate, blamed it to online gaming addiction. We are now living in a computer age, different new gadgets are invented to make our life easier and more comfortable like getting information, entertainment, communication and reference from […]

Violence Linking to Video Games Most believe that video games do not promote violence in people. They don’t know how it doesn’t register in peoples mind that you are your own controller. When children play video games they get mad and become angry when they lose, but the doesn’t get them so mad to want […]

CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Personal computer game (also known as computer game or simply pc game) is a video game played in the personal computer, rather than on a video console or arcade machine. Computer games have evolved from the simple graphics and game play of early titles like Space War, to […]

The Problem and its Setting Introduction A video game is an electronic game that involves interaction with a user interface to generate visual feedback on a video device. Different platforms can be used to play video games, an example is personal computers. Video games typically use other ways of providing interaction and information to the […]

Historical Background In December 2010, the San Diego Union-Tribune published an article titled “Parents should be able to control what kids watch.” The article presented arguments by Leland Yee, a child psychologist and sponsor of a California law in 2005 that aimed to prevent the sale of violent video games to minors. However, this law […]

In the article of Harding (2009) that appeared in the CNN, Dr. L. Rowell Huesmann argued that when a person was exposed to a lot of violence, the fear of violence in such a person was reduced by a certain percentage, depending on the content and level of violence. In other words, a person was […]

Video games have evolved greatly since their humble beginnings with a yellow dot navigating through a maze, consuming white dots. Now, they encompass various genres such as action, adventure, and sports. Some games strive to replicate reality, achieving varying levels of success. However, the Grand Theft Auto series sets itself apart as it not only […]

The literature review aims to provide additional information on various aspects of game AAA, including system overview, design, game theory, game genres, trends, current issues in the gaming industry, and implementation of AAA in gaming. The field of game AAA has been present since the earliest video games were created in the 1970s. Game AAA […]

Excessive computer use among some Marina students is evidenced by the faster access to the world it offers, which proves advantageous for their studies, including completing paper works and providing entertainment. However, with the increasing popularity of computers, some students began overusing them, leading to negative consequences such as skipping classes, lacking concentration, and displaying […]

Living in the technological era, computers have become an essential tool for almost everyone. While adults primarily use them for business purposes, youngsters are drawn to computer games. Computers play a significant role in various aspects of modern life, and the majority of young people spend their time either gaming or surfing the internet. Computer […]

Several knobs allowed for adjusting the curve and speed of the moving point representing the missile. Because graphics could not be drawn electronically at the time, small targets drawn on a simple overlay were placed on the CRT by the builder of this game. It is believed to be the earliest system specifically designed for […]

After dividing the thesaurus into segments, earnings emerged as a crucial aspect. The three groups with higher salaries are recognized as the biggest spenders, making them appealing targets for other companies too. Moving forward, the sports wear company may contemplate broadening its target audience to encompass golfers and improving their existing sports attire. Consequently, they […]

Bob Herbert (2010) asserts, “The blessed wonders of technology are overwhelming us. We do not control them; they control us”. This means that, although the development of technology has helped in improving our lives, the over reliance of it has negatively impacted on human abilities. The rise of technology has begun to replace human brains […]

The research will involve 850 eleventh grade students from Northeast High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. These students have volunteered to participate and are between the ages of 15-17. They come from diverse ethnic backgrounds including Caucasian, African American, Latin American, and Aslant American. All students in this grade will be taking both the Pennsylvania System […]

The text explores different types of computer games, such as role-playing games (RPGs) and adventure games. RPGs involve players controlling a character in a fictional setting, interacting with non-playable characters (NPCs), making decisions that impact the game’s outcome, and advancing their character’s skills and level. There are single player RPGs like Skirt, Fallout, and Mass […]

In this project, we develop game called Monopoly. The game designed in a way to facilitate interaction between player and game interface. Monopoly is based on original board game rules. Moreover, our Monopoly contains educational character for children. The methods for this project include the steps of game development. The Monopoly game is running on […]

Introduction China, India, and Eastern Europe have experienced significant economic growth in recent years, establishing themselves as leading countries in the outsourcing industry. The video games sector is particularly prominent. But why does America choose to outsource? Is it because we lack skilled workers for these high-level jobs? Despite the weakening American economy, we continue […]