Olympic Video games? The future of sports

Perfection can be improved, a more efficient man…..an avatar

By Ahmed khan

The game we knew changed

?The evolution of Nintendo over the years shows how sports games have developed over the present time. From the pixelated sonic games on the Nintendo 64 using a traditional controller , evolving into the better graphics games of the GameCube still using a traditional controller and now currently the Nintendo Wii which uses a motion sensor camera to pick up the movement of the player making your body the controller as well as a motion sensing remote control. Making the gaming experience so physical has opened up possibilities to do more with games…

Wii Sports Revolution

Simulator games

“It has been shown that action video game players have better hand-eye coordination and visual-motor skills, such as their resistance to distraction, their sensitivity to information in the peripheral vision and their ability to count briefly presented objects, than non-players” (Green, S & Bavelier, D. 2003).

Video games the new sport

Your hand-eye coordination must be stellar even if you are a mediocre athlete; one minor miscalculation can be disastrous (Bragg, N. 2012).

Gaming Sportsmen“Most video games involve team work, and quick decision making. Many video games improve skills and abilities, such as; problem-solving abilities, faster hand-to-eye coordination, multi-tasking, better planning, estimation, analysis, strategic thinking and quick thinking skills.” (Epicsuace101. 2011).

Future Games

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