Response – Video Games

I have never really been that into video games. I’m not very good. We had a nintendo when I was a kid but that was well after more up to date models had come out. I liked duck hunt and super mario brothers but I don’t think it ever got in the way of running around the house or outside. I played Sonic the hedgehog on the computer and donkey kong at a friends house. Other games that I remember playing are Oregon Trail and mathblasters.

Now the only video games that I am good at are ones of the wii. I’m the demographic that those type of consuls are trying to reach. I have never gotten the hang of the 3d games where you have to look in the direction that you are walking. I have not really practiced but then again I dont really feel the need. I have movies, and books, and other activities to occupy my time. That being said I do know a lot of people that love video games and I can see why. Its just not my thing.

I think that the video we watched was really sad. The problem is China was not completely new to me because I have seen some news reports that say that the amount of gaming that being consumed by male young adults is actually having an effect on the culture. Men are living with their parents longer and dating less. I remember hearing that they were worried that there would be a decrease in population for the next generation due to this cultural shift.

I am glad that those kids have the opportunity to go to those schools although it seemed like some of them probably needed a longer stay than 2 weeks.

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