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.
