\Video Games For Better or For Worse?/
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|Beliefs & Effects of Video Games on People|
The effect of video games on the brain is a research area gaining popularity as the percentage of children and adults who play video games is on the rise. Some people believe violence in video games and in other media promotes violent behavior among viewers. While there is not sufficient data to validate this claim, there are a number of studies showing that video games can increase aggressive behavior and emotional outbursts, and decrease inhibitions. From a few of these studies, and from my own observations of children playing video games, it is quite obvious that the video games do have at least some effect on the behavior of the player. The extent and long range consequences of these behavior changes after one has turned off the video game are not so easily deduced. One source states that "While research on video games and aggressive behavior must be considered preliminary, it may be reasonably inferred from the more than 1,000 reports and studies on television violence that video game violence may also contribute to aggressive behavior and desensitization to violence"(1)Another study reports that "Hostility was increased both in subjects playing a highly aggressive video game and those playing a mildly aggressive video game. Subjects who had played the high-aggression game were significantly more anxious than others.

People all talk about engaging your brain on video games, which is true, but youre leaving out the part about radiation. Cellular devices and video games can cause brain cells to be damaged or killed. Another thing about video games is that if you take an MRI of a brain while playing video games, the only stimulated part of the brain is the part of it used for addiction and drug use, you can look it up if you don't believe me. That is why video games are so addicting. They aren't just fun, but they control you. Sorry to be kind of the party pooper.

|Do Video Games Kill Brain Cells|
What video games do is entertain you and expand your levels of imagination and creativity. But the people who plays hours and hours upon end, usually have something going wrong. Because then there imagination starts to take over reality and then they lose control. They minorly damage your brain, but mainly your eyes.
The light video game's emit can cause seizures and over long-periods of playing it, eye sore or reduced eye-sight. If you think about it, brain cells don't die when the brain is dormant, as in not thinking when playing video games. Of course the brain isn't dormant when playing video games, in fact it is very active(solving puzzles, thinking strategically, ect...) which excludes that as an excuse. Also the light emitted from the TV or monitor will not damage or kill brain cells either. The chance of it damaging your eyes is very slim some say.

|Pros & Cons of Video Games|
Pros- Entertainment, A happy place, Keeps you busy, Hand/Eye Coordination.
Cons- Addictions, Kills brain Cells, Can make you crazy, Damage the mind, Unhealthy.

|Video Games Killing Kids?!?!|
An investigation into the case revealed that the boy had used his cell phone numerous times, sending complaints about the his parents' decision to his friends. He even hinted at the suicide by texting, "Tomorrow is my last day."
His friends told police that the boy arrived at school normally, like any other day. But after putting his bag down at his desk, he went up to the sixth floor with a "grim" expression. And we all know what happened next. What caused this kid to do this was his parents taking his video games away from him, which eventually drove him to the edge.smh There are countless amounts of deaths caused by video games, this is just one of the many!

|Addiction of Video Games|
Anyone who has experienced it knows all too well video game addiction is real. Although gaming addiction is not yet officially recognized as a diagnosable disorder by the American Medical Association, there is increasing evidence that people of all ages, especially teens and pre-teens, are facing very real, sometimes severe consequences associated with compulsive use of video and computer games.
Video games are becoming increasingly complex, detailed, and compelling to a growing international audience of players. With better graphics, more realistic characters, and greater strategic challenges, its not surprising that some teens would rather play the latest video game than hang out with friends, play sports, or even watch television.Of course, all gamers are not addicts many teens can play video games a few hours a week, successfully balancing school activities, grades, friends, and family obligations. But for some, gaming has become an uncontrollable compulsion. Studies estimate that 10 percent to 15 percent of gamers exhibit signs that meet the World Health Organizations criteria for addiction. Just like gambling and other compulsive behaviors, teens can become so enthralled in the fantasy world of gaming that they neglect their family, friends, work, and school.

My Take on the Subject
I beliebe that video games do kill brain cells & enhances them in goid ways depending on how much you play them, what you play, and your mindset when playing. They are definently addicting to me and my friends. When I lose my games I get irritated. Video games do increase you Hand/Eye Coordination and makes your real lifw IQ and reaction time increase highly, at least in my experience. I do think they are bad to ay too much but im always going to enjot them.

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