History Of Video Games.. The history of video games goes as far back as the 1940s, when in 1947 Thomas T.

Goldsmith, Jr. and Estle Ray Mann filed a United States patent request for an invention they described as a "cathode ray tube amusement device." Video gaming would not

reach mainstream popularity until the 1970s and 80s, when arcade video games, gaming consoles and home computer games were introduced to the general public. Since then,

video gaming has become a popular form of entertainment and a part of modern culture in the developed world. There are currently considered to be eight generations of video

game consoles, with the sixth seventh and the eighth concurrently ongoing.

Video Games..This, A presentation, Complains to you ‘bout:The affects of video gamesThe GoodThe BadHow you can become addicted yourselfHow to tell if you’re addictedAnd how to avoid becoming an addict

Signs of Addiction..Not keeping up with homework assignments/not

turning in homework on time.Worsening grades.Lying about computer or video game use so

computer or video game privileges aren’t taken away.

Choosing the computer or playing video games rather than spending time with friends or family.

Dropping out of activities such as social groups, clubs or sports.

Irritable, cranky or agitated when not playing a video game or on the computer.

The “Good” ‘bout Video games..Playing video games involves problem solving,

planning, estimation and analysis of the moves or actions of both you and your opponent. This affects the player positively by developing problem solving and estimation skills and decision making.

One example of what video games are good for relieving stress. When people come home from work or just took a big test, they want to find a way to relax. By concentrating on the video game being played, people temporarily forget about the stress and problems of that day.

The “Bad” ‘Bout Video Games..people believe violence in video games and in

other media promotes violent behavior among viewers. Many video games cause tension and a feeling of fear,

While changing the player's mood and cause him or her to become more aggressive or emotional.

History Of The PS3..

The Play Station 3 was released to the public on May 16, 2005. A year later another version had four Usb ports and one of the Ethernet ports and Hdmi ports. American release was a much anticipated event and was met with violence. People camped over night waiting to be one of the first to own the Play Station 3. It was reported that campers were robbed at gun point The final releases happened on June 16, 2007 in South Korea

Video Games and The Army..The recruitment of young gamers has

required some changes in military training. The army announced that it would redesign basic training to accommodate a new generation of ambitious recruits who may have more gaming skills than physical strength. By the time soldiers get to the live fire exercises with weapons, many are already proficient from having trained on the simulators.

Violins in Video Game..Video games have been studied for links to

addiction and aggression. It has been argued there is generally a lack of quality studies which can be relied upon and that the video game industry has become an easy target for the media to blame for many modern day problems. One of the most common criticisms of video games is that they increase the violent tendencies among youth.

The Story of Brandon Crisp..Brandon Emmett Crisp was a teenage

Canadian boy who disappeared on October 13, 2008, when he ran away hoping to join the circus where they have video games. But he fell out of a tree and now he is dead.

Women In Video Games..Early portrayals presented women in

subsidiary roles, dependent of a male protagonist. More modern video games have evolved to include women in active and self-reliant attitudes, but in some cases have also increased the level of physical attractiveness catering to the audience of male players.