I know video games are really popular these days and have been for quite some time and that\u2019s ok, but personally, I don\u2019t get it. I grew up in a different generation and, whilst we had access to early video games, not so many kids played them. I think we had an Atari console<\/u> when I was young, but it was only fun for a little while. My brother and I were more interested in playing outside. That may be an Australian thing, or at least a big part of our culture. I\u2019m sure modern computer games are far superior to the games I played as a kid. I think kids should be encouraged to enjoy whatever they like, but with technology come some problems.<\/p>\n
There are good points and bad points to modern technology. Obviously, some good points are: easy access to information, and the speed at which we can get that information. As far as entertainment goes, well the list is extensive<\/u>. Music, video, movies and games have all benefited from modern technology, but there is a cost. I think it has made society lazier, in general. You don\u2019t see kids playing outside as much compared to when I was a kid. Society is getting fat. I think part of this is due to games on devices such as Nintendo DS and smart phones.<\/p>\n
Now, I\u2019ll be the first to admit that I don\u2019t know much about e-sports or the community surrounding it, but I have seen some Youtube videos showing the extraordinary<\/u> amounts of money some of these gamers are making. I was shocked to see how popular these players are. I still don\u2019t really understand the allure<\/u> of watching someone play a game rather than playing yourself. But then, what do I know. Some of my colleagues and friends play games, and that\u2019s cool. For me though, that\u2019s for kids and it seems like a waste of time.<\/p>\n
As for a computer game, that is definitely not a sport. There\u2019s no physical action involved apart from moving your thumbs and fingers, at least not that I can see. I\u2019m not suggesting there\u2019s no skill involved but I don\u2019t think it can be called a sport. Maybe my ideas are old fashioned but, to me, a sport requires some form of body movement more than just using your hands. Maybe you disagree, and I respect that. We, as children, were encouraged to get outside and play. Running or kicking a soccer ball or doing something at the beach was very important. These things were what most kids did in my day (argh, I sound old writing this). This was how we grew up. It was a healthy lifestyle too, which I think was a good thing. <\/p>\n
I don\u2019t think e-sports are going anywhere anytime soon. As a matter of fact, regardless<\/u> of my opinion, they\u2019re going to become more and more popular. The industry is huge and generates a huge income. Why it does still baffles<\/u> me though. Luckily, my opinion doesn\u2019t matter to the gaming industry.<\/p>\n
Peter<\/p>\n
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\nVocabulary<\/b><\/p>\n
console (n) - a small electronic device for playing computerized video games
\nextensive (adj) - covering or affecting a large area
\nextraordinary (adj) - very unusual or remarkable
\nallure (n) - the quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating
\nregardless (adv) - without regard or consideration for
\nbaffle (v) - totally bewilder, confuse or perplex. \t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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