For many gamers, the new way of accessing games is to download a digital copy directly to their console which has advantages and disadvantages. The main advantage is that you do not accumulate a cupboard full of game discs but the disadvantage of this is that you cannot then either sell them on or share them with other gamers when you have completed the game. Downloaded versions also take up space on the systems hard drive which can cause issues…
New research has recently been carried out that disputes the previously held view that gaming is bad for our mental health and wellbeing but what is the impact of spending hours on a game console? Doing any activity for hours on end where the participant is sitting down could be seen to be an unwise choice so in this way gaming could be seen to be detrimental to our health. Games that involve moving around such as fitness games would…
The vast majority of people now own a smartphone and not only use it for calling and messaging but for shopping and playing games, but will it ever replace handheld consoles and if not what are the issues preventing it from doing so? The first issue is that touchscreen controls on smartphones are far from ideal for handheld gaming. A separate controller can be used but users report problems with connectivity. As the android operating system is not really designed…
With the continued use of gaming as a way to relax in the evening it can be causing adults and children to exercise less. When they may have gone for a walk or a kick about in the park they are instead sitting in front of a screen mostly inactive apart from their fingers and thumbs. Some clever gamers have come up with a way to keep fit and enjoy gaming at the same time. Read on to discover more.…
There is a great deal of debate about the advantages and disadvantages to children’s health of regularly playing video games with some people actually feeling that there are even dangers associated with playing games for long periods of time. It is a fact that gaming is here to stay but can it be used as a positive influence on children’s learning in the classroom and at home? Educational companies who are constantly trying to produce new inspiring material for schools…
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