Considering the fact that I have lots of hobbies, hobbies like traveling, swimming, reading , music, etc… there is one that stands out amongst the rest. On my free time I love playing computer games. I play Videogames for the sake of entertainment. Whether they are played on a television or a computer they still attract millions of people to take part in this activity every day. In fact they are one of the most popular leisure activities in the world. By playing a simple game maybe 30 minutes to 1 hour a day can vastly improve your thinking skills (Russell). By simple game I mean a game that is very easy to learn but incredibly hard to master. Games like Solitaire, Tetris and soccer.
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Gaming is a great time killer! Your reflexes might improve if you play games that need timing. You learn English while you play because games are usually in English. You can make new friends while playing. Gaming is really fun and satisfying.
phenomenon although playing games may not be my greatest accomplishment I feel that it helped me in unforeseen ways. I first discovered my hobby ever since I was a child; I was introduced to my very first gaming console the basic Sega. As the gaming industry moved on so did I. Within the time span of 10~15 years, the gaming industry has grown to new heights and the complexity of games themselves has evolved at a quick rate this phase is commonly referred to as "The Next Generation" This era of video games introduced the very first 32-bit, 64-bit, and 128-bit processors designed in home console machines. This period is filled with advances in technology that enables more "realistic and immersive experiences for gamers.
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The Positive Effects In the past is that video games have been blamed for making kids obese, introducing them to sex and violence, and shifting them away from the important aspects in life such as school. In spite of these differences video and computer games contain hidden features to improve certain characteristics that an individual has. Despite what parents or other individuals say "It's a waste of time", I would have to disagree with that statement as I only play these trivial games to relieve stress because in the end; hobbies are actual ways for adults to learn stress relieving activities. There are both positive and negative effects to playing these games. Most negative effects are endured by excessive playing. Positive effects include improvement of hand-eye coordination, strategic thinking, and cooperative participation.
•Sight Skills: Ironically enough gamers that play shooting games have much better visual skills then most of the population. They are good at spotting details in a busy environment, distracting scenes and can adapt with more distractions then average.
•Reduce Anger/Stress: One of the biggest advantages to games is that it reduces stress. People often see games as a more passive way to escape reality for a few minutes. By playing for 30 minutes to an hour a day will help concentrate your mind on the task at hand.
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Gaming can be addictive! The cons of gaming are not that bad, it depends on how much you play and from what point you look at it. You can spend long times playing games and that will get you out of shape. You can also lose the interest to do homework and such. If gaming becomes addictive, it might affect your relationships and social life outside of gaming. Gaming costs money. Gaming can be really expensive. Many new games cost 80$ when they come out. New gaming consoles cost about 600$
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My2018: Video game Not Just My Hobby But My Addiction.