Disadvantages Of Video Games

When you think of video game player, do you think of a guy sitting alone while staring at a screen, maybe even in a basement? Would you be shocked to hear that the previous assumption is not exactly true anymore? Of course, there are still some gamers who prefer to play alone, but most game players play in groups, whether online or while in the same room. There are even games where it is almost required to have multiple players, like World of Warcraft! Playing in groups raises the enjoyment of the game itself, even if that group happens to all be playing single player games. Tournaments take playing video games in groups to the next level with a competitive feel and learning new moves by watching other players. Not only that, but playing in competitions also brings the players closer together, and sometimes allows for a ceasefire of sorts between enemies. I have personally played in a number of Smash Bros tournaments, and each is thrilling, not only to play the game itself, but because I get to hang out with friends and learn new tricks for next time.

Understanding Gamers Video Gamers have a different lifestyle than most other people. We, as gamers, are obviously connected to technology. We

Competitions itself bring a lot to the table. In these cases they have a value in themselves (Neiburger 1). By this, they mean the social simulation, the vast amount of entertainment from both playing and watching, proving you are better than your friends, and also mastery of the game itself (Neiburger 1). These events are how some gamers stay in touch with others, sometimes including myself (Novak 242). Some of the people there are people I used to be good friends with, but circumstances made it so I stopped seeing them around. My good friend Richy is one of them. We used to be really good friends in elementary school. Then in the process of going into middle school, we got on different