Welcome! This section is divided up into several sections. These sections reflect the construction of my paper, which will be available for download as soon as it is completed in mid-August.
Above: A screenshot from Bethesda's beautiful game, Skyrim
Before I begin, let's talk about culture. Many people today generally have a poor perception of games. Gamers, we haven't done much to sway that stigma in all honestly. I myself went through an Everquest addiction, and many people put their lives on hold for a game. Game addictions are very real and very dangerous.
However, games can also be very productive and thought-provoking tools. They can help us discover our own beliefs, inspire our creativity, stimulate philosophical debate, and teach us to persevere after failure. They can be beautiful, challenging, and rewarding, and this is also the reason they can be very compelling.
With great tools, comes great responsibility. Instead of resisting technology, parents, teachers, and schools can work together to teach healthy gaming habits and put these tools to work for us. This is the essence of my website. I want to show you the OTHER side of games that many gamers today are enjoying and have a hard time expressing to the public.
Before I begin, let's talk about culture. Many people today generally have a poor perception of games. Gamers, we haven't done much to sway that stigma in all honestly. I myself went through an Everquest addiction, and many people put their lives on hold for a game. Game addictions are very real and very dangerous.
However, games can also be very productive and thought-provoking tools. They can help us discover our own beliefs, inspire our creativity, stimulate philosophical debate, and teach us to persevere after failure. They can be beautiful, challenging, and rewarding, and this is also the reason they can be very compelling.
With great tools, comes great responsibility. Instead of resisting technology, parents, teachers, and schools can work together to teach healthy gaming habits and put these tools to work for us. This is the essence of my website. I want to show you the OTHER side of games that many gamers today are enjoying and have a hard time expressing to the public.