Topic > The Evolution and Effects of Video Games - 911

The first video game console was invented by Ralph H Baer. In 1968, he invented the brown box which contained seven games such as table tennis, volleyball, handball, soccer, golf, checkers and target shooting. It was later released in 1972, known as the Odyssey gaming system. At that time it only cost 100 dollars. Advances in computing power and graphics technology have enabled significant advances in video game technology. Initially, several games were developed to run on the processing power of personal computers. Computers needed to have advanced graphics card, high processing speed and capacity to have a rich gaming experience. This led to the emergence of specialized game consoles specifically designed for rich graphics and high memory. There are several organizations that specialize in gaming equipment, software, and gaming content. Some of the major players are Sony Playstation, Nintendo Wii and Microsoft X-box. These providers typically have game consoles that can be connected to your TV or computer screen to play games. Initially, these games come with the necessary remote control connected to the game console. Most of these vendors also have portable versions of their game consoles. Portable game consoles are a big hit with kids because they allow them to take their games wherever they want. There are also numerous game content providers that produce game software according to the specifications of game console suppliers. Some of the popular games include car racing, cycle racing, cricket, football, golf and tennis, etc. Gaming content providers have also produced games featuring blockbuster characters from Hollywood and Bollywood to capture the imagination of young children. There are many young people who follow the system... middle of paper... not doing physical activity can lead to obesity. Long hours of video gaming can harm children's morale and mental health. Even sitting for a long time in front of the TV or video game console can impair the vision of children at an early age. Video games can have a negative impact on children's brains in terms of observation skills, concentration and attention to detail, etc. Video games seem to cast a spell on children and give them the visual idea that there are colorful animated figures moving on the screen. Many parents go to the doctor complaining that their child becomes obese every day and does not do any physical activity. Some children, when asked to go out to play, do not play on the field, but go to a friend's house and start playing video games. It weakens the natural sense of observation.