, storytelling, and interactivity (the ability to communicate directly with a computer programme which does things in reaction to your actions).
Video game developers have been accused of the depiction of graphic violence, sexual themes, advergaming (a form of advertising in games), consumption of drugs, alcohol or tobacco, bad language, propaganda, or profanity in some games. Many games encourage violent behavior, blur the differencebetween right and wrong and cause addiction. Some people say that video and computer games make children unsociable and passive. They are absorbed in games without speaking to each other for a long time. Children and teenagers who are fond of computer games are not interested in reading. Some researchers proclaim that playing computer games stunts brain growth. Children can play for hours without eating, sleeping or learning. They sit in front of the computer screen exercising their fingers instead of playing outside or training themselves physically. Thats why the levels of obesity among children and teenagers are rising. The vast majority of computer games are made for male game players, but nowadays more and more games are produced for girls and women. Small amount of young females play aggressive games and it has a negative influence on their psyche.
But video and computer games have advantages as well. Most games require a great deal of patience and focus from the player so video games may even increase players attention capacities. They may also improve a childs visual skills and develop coordination. Certain types of video games can improve gamers dexterity as well as their ability to solve problems.
Video games are meant not only for entertainment. Some video games are made for other reasons. Educational games attempt
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