YOU’RE ON YOUR OWN!

Every new form of communication from sign language to spoken language, from written word to painting, from theatre to silver screen, from internet to mobile has a great impact on the way humans communicate, behave and even think. Human beings are cruising ahead in their creativity and innovation in all spheres of life, and games are no exception too. Games which had been part of civilization but limited to space and time have become a global phenomenon in the form of video games. And it is growing at a pace we can never imagine! Even before we can blink our eyes it takes on a new format, genre and dimension making it more engrossing and captivating.

The advent of gaming along with the advancement in digital technology has paved the way for different modes of video games. All this took place within a span of less than three decades! Gaming has flourished from a geek pastime into a multi-million dollar arts and entertainment medium straddling cultures and generations.

Video games are a force to reckon with, be it in academics, economy or leisure. Sure enough, being into gaming has its advantages. It helps to distract people suffering from pain and discomfort, develops social skills, improves motor, language and mathematical skills, boosts self-confidence and inculcates decision-making and creativity.

However, it should be noted that getting addicted to video games can have a long-term palpable effect on one’s life too. It could lead to decreased health, sleep, socialization and academic work, and could create greater tendencies for violence, loss of empathy, social aloofness, etc.

Hence the teens of today need to choose the games they play and choose them well. So long as technologies and inventions are used for one’s good it would be of great help. If not, the same could turn out to be a bane instead of a boon. Don’t let games remote-control you, rather you be in control.