Globalization: Video Games The global software market for video games was approximately $52 billion in 2012. In just the last 8 years‚ the emerging markets have gone from 12% to 47% of the market size and are growing at a compounded annual rate of nearly 30%. All of this growth in the international video game market offers a unique experience and cultural impact on many countries that previously would not have had exposure to these types of games. This exposure demonstrates the globalizing power
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History of Video Games and their impact on the economy King Wells COM/150 05/06/2012 Katie Surber The History of Video Games and their impact on the economy For many years people have been enjoying many forms of entertainment. These forms include listening to music‚ watching their favorite shows on TV‚ and other forms of direct entertainment. There are also other forms of entertainment not only set to entertain but to also cause the person to interact both socially and physically. Video games
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Gender Stereotypes in Video games Characters with disproportionate bodies. Characters submissive characteristics and storylines. Video games have come under criticism for the recent use of female characters. Whether it be how the characters look‚ or even behave within the story compared to their male counterparts. Yet‚ these criticisms and possible sexism have gone somewhat unnoticed by the community. It is important to understand how these sorts of stereotypes have any impacts on the consumer and
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Violent Video Games Video violence is a major problem in our society. When people are exposed to the violent world of video games‚ their perceptions of reality are changed from a world with consequence‚ to a world where consequence does not matter. USA Today Magazine states‚ that video violence is a major component in the desensitization of mankind (Video violence desensitizes the brain‚ 2006). Exposing children to the repetitive violence in video games serves as a conditioning for violent behavior
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Video games have become a large form of entertainment ever since the Magnavox Odyssey was released in August of 1972. Now‚ consoles such as the PlayStation and Xbox are upgrading throughout the years‚ and the companies create more video games for kids and adults alike. Three-fourths of American households play video games‚ and with a growing industry‚ more job opportunities such as games designers and programmers are increasing. While there are professionals who take advantage of games to help live
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Video Gamers have the Advantage Since the early 1970’s‚ the demand and popularity of video games has been growing rapidly. Nowadays‚ video games are an integral part of many people’s lives world-wide. In order to satisfy the public’s growing demand for these innovative games‚ software companies are producing large quantities of attractive and stimulating video games. With each new generation‚ these games become more visually dazzling and increase in realism. Because the vast majority of children
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1982-85 collapse? How did Nintendo rebuild the industry? What was its strategy? After Bushnell settled on Atari‚ his first built was the simplest game‚ which people knew the rules immediately‚ and this game could be played with only one hand. Then‚ Bushnell talked his way into a $ 50000 line of credit from a local bank to start his business. By 1974‚ 100‚000 Pong-like games were sold worldwide‚ and although Atari manufactured only 10 percent of the game‚ the company still made $3.2 million that year
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Video Games as Art Dylan Armitage December 10th‚ 2012 100883983 Video Games Are Art Are video games art? Up until the early 21st century‚ the dominant ideology surrounding this topic is resounding “No”. Art critics‚ such as Roger Ebert that state “video games cannot be art.” (Roger Ebert’s Journal)‚ and philosophers continually dismiss the idea. This ideology is no longer an accepted truth. I will argue that video games are a form of art. Video Games have gone from simple games and concepts
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October 22‚ 2007 Video Games and Obesity In just two decades‚ the prevalence of obesity doubled for U.S. children ages 6 to 11‚ and tripled for American teenagers (Childhood Obesity). Obesity is an excessive accumulation of fat causing a person to become overweight. It is a serious and growing health problem‚ especially for kids. One major factor to the problem of children becoming obese is‚ video games. Video games have advanced dramatically over the years. From hitting a ball back
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Informative Speech: "The Causes of Homelessness" Subject and Purpose 1. This informative speech on “The Cause of Homelessness “is very Inform able and worth listening to‚ because in today’s economy it could be you or me. Some seem to think homelessness is choice. I find this speech relevant to the world I live in today‚ due to the high unemployment rate‚ declining job market‚ and the economic hardships that families are enduring. This topic is not a broad one‚ but yet can be spoke
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