We live in a digital age that is shaping some of the habits and the thinking of it's consumers. Many associate video games with negative impacts on an individuals way of thinking and habits. Many groups out there are saying video games are a for sure reason why young Americans are getting into trouble and committing violent crimes, or why kids are lazy and fat. They are so serious about this that they file lawsuits. If I believed that I could actually carry out the things that I do in video games then I would be the NHL's leading scorer w/ over 10 goals a game by now, I guess if I didn't make the team then I could file suit against EA Sports for making me believe that I can, right? This way of thinking hasn't gone too far in the courts but it hasn't deterred people from trying to point the finger at video game designers. I'm on the other end of popular belief, I believe that video games have in many ways helped develop individuals in a positive fashion. They help individuals to become technology savvy, developing motor skills and comfort with the technology associated. A vast majority of jobs today rely on someone that can get around a computer and other forms of modern technology. They help develop problem solving abilities, and for some are even a form of social activity. For Helicopter students here on campus a video game platform has become a critical tool to help us hone our skills without putting ourselves or anyone else in danger. Some of Today's military technology is heavily reliant on an individuals motor skills that have been developed by playing them. When I was in the Marines we would use a computer based form of Modern Warfare to fine tune operating in a squad. The benefits from video games are far greater than their drawbacks. Am I saying that a video game has never helped influence a person's aggression? No, but I am saying that there must be a series of social or psychological underlying factors existing before such an event takes place. Some folks just seem to have an inability to look at the whole picture before pointing their finger.
