VIDEO GAMMING!

So today’s lecture really made me open my eyes to certain video games, and what I will be letting my future children take part in. One positive aspect I thought was valuable was it lets us accept failure, and gives us the options to keep trying again. In reality most people give up when failing at something, but with video games it keeps us motivated to keeping going after the winner’s spot. We want to feel that sense of accomplishment or achievement when we overcome certain obstacles. The four key components I learned from today’s lecture was number one the URGE OPTIMISM, which is that extreme motivation to want to play the game. The second was the SOCIAL FABRIC, how we like individuals better after we play a game with them. It helps build bonds and trust with one another. Third component was BLISSFUL PRODUCTIVITY, we are happier when working hard and being productive rather than sitting or laying around. Lastly, the EPIC MEANING which gives that attachment to inspired missions. Video Games are time consuming and I am not a fan of them, but  I can say most males in the world play video games. The ones I see played most often are Call of Duty, (which a new just came out called “Black Opps”) NBA 2K13, and NFL. Crazy how we just did a lecture on gamming and a popular game just got realeased. I seen on the news that people were even waiting outside game stores, for the game. Fights were breaking out, and people were being bullied just for the game I guess you can say they encourage collaboration, confidence, and teamwork, but it also teaches a competitive style of communicating with one another, which males take part in everyday.