Do You Spend Too Much Time on Smart Phones Playing ‘Stupid Games’? OR Do You Spend Too Much Time on School Computers Playing ‘Stupid Games’ instead of doing your work?
Tell us about the games that have taken up your time. Have they
ever had a “scary power” over you? When do you tend to play them most?
What do they do for you? To what extent do you agree with Jane
McGonigal, who argues games aren’t an escape from reality but an optimal
form of engaging it? What do you think of what Mark Pincus, founder and
chief executive of Zynga, said recently about how game mechanics “will
be the most valuable skill in the new economy”? Do you ever want to stop
playing? What do you think you might do with the time instead?
I play stupid games all the time; it is normal for my
average day. I would not consider games stupid because people took the time to
make them. If you call games stupid, you’re like calling the designers of the
games stupid for even making it. Games on smart phones are often well made and
usually get a lot of hits if it is good. The designers of he game know a way to
get people to play them with graphics, game play, and sometimes story.
Games on smart phone keeps you busy from what is gong on. It
is good or bad depending on the situation your in. Often it helps you avoid
dangerous situations by getting you mind off of it. It engages you to only
focus on it.
I will never stop playing games because I get most of my
words and knowledge from it. It’s not a waste of time if you get some skills in
real life just off of a game. Games are meant to inform you while having fun
about some things about life.
Harry
I play a lot of games but not all the time. When I come home make
sure there is nothing to do around the house and I start playing. When I first
touched a game I thought it was going to be a scary power but I did not let it
take over me as much as I thought it would. When I play games it helps the time go by faster and you can
learn new thing about the game. I agree with Jane because when you are playing
a game in your house you could be outside learning new things about the world.
Mark is correct. Almost everyone is playing games on their
phones, iPads or something of that sort.
It’s only a matter of time before they take over the world if they have
not done so already. People play games like they eat food, which is almost all
the time. This is going to be a new skill in the new era; it will be something
common and a trend. If you don't play games people might think you are crazy.
Sometimes I fill as though I want to stop but it’s like a
hot streak. You’re in the zone and your doing good you just lose track of what
you are supposed to be doing or going to do. But one thing that's true is if
you are doing bad you will turn the game off know questions asked. If I did not
play games I would work on my rapping skills and try to become a better rapper.
I would also work on my basketball skills. There good already but there's no
reason why they cant get better.
Aakhir
Line runner is a game that has taken up a lot of my time. I
play the most when I'm at home and I have nothing else to do or when I'm
supposed to be doing homework and I come across a really boring topic or just
walking down the halls at school. This came is so much fun even though you
don't really strive for anything besides getting a higher score then the last
time you played or beating one of your friends high scores. Line runner is a
game you especially play when your bored and you have nothing else to do.
I don't agree with what Jane McGonigal said about games
being a different form of engaging reality. When I play line runner or any
other game for that matter I do it to escape a boring reality not to further
engage in it. I do believe that game mechanics will be important in the economy
because no matter how far into recession we sink it doesn't matter because
there will always be a teen or the parent of a teen going out to buy a video
game.
Line runner does get boring to after a while and I do want
to stop playing sometimes because it already has a set number of levels so at
some point in time you'll have to repeat a level you've already done because
there's nothing else to do. I would probably read a book or finish up my
English report if I stopped playing line runner.
Jasmin
Some games that I think have taken up my time would be Call
of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Madden NFL 12, and NBA 2k12. I know for sure that Modern Warfare has
had a "scary power" over me, like when it first came out. When the game first came out I waited 3
hours outside in the cold to buy it for the midnight release. When I got it I played it for over 24
hours straight. I tend to play
these games the most during the weekends and at night.
I can speak for me and for most people, sometimes when you
play these games they allow you to escape from whatever problems you're
currently having and they allow you to relieve some stress. They can sometimes improve your
reaction times, and your mental capability. Other than that, they cam just be a good way to help sustain
your sanity.
I agree/disagree with Jane McGonial because games can be an
escape from reality it just depends on the person. I honestly don't believe I will never stop playing video
games because it's been such a vital part of my life, it would be like getting
rid of my dog. I'm going to be 50
years old still playing video games. It keeps me sane.
If I do in fact stop playing video games down the road, I
would probably pick up a new hobby because that's all playing video games is a
hobby, and whether it's knitting to collecting dolls everybody needs a hobby.
Jonathan
Technology has taken hold of society and its young people
tremendously. From video games to social networking sites to simple cell phones.
Also chat rooms, and messaging with people all over the world. Technology has
defiantly found its place. Technology is everywhere and we all take advantage
of it.
One main thing that has caught the attention of young people
everywhere is the various computer games out there in cyber space. I do not
play much computer games because video games in general are not an interest of
mine.
Once in a while I may play solitaire and that is all. My
peers try to persuade me to play certain games but I cannot seem to find
anything appealing about them. Therefore I do not play computer games.
Technology is here to stay. We must learn to understand that
fact as well as accept it. However we must also learn how to not depend on them
as much as we do. With that philosophy we will control the technology and not
let the technology control us.
Kendrea
I do not spend time on smart phones and or computers playing
games instead of doing my work. I do not find games interesting especially when
I'm in school. When you come to school, you come to learn. School is important
to me so I wouldn't waste time playing games.
Playing games in class is pointless because you wont learn
anything. In order to pass a class you must be paying attention. And if a
particular game has your attention at the time, you will miss out on what is
going on in your classroom. Therefore you will fail because you’re more
interested in a game instead of learning. Learning is important because it
helps us to keep in tune with trends and developments in our own field.
It provides stimulation and job satisfaction and also helps
to keep us on our toes to make sure that we do not become blasé and thus more
likely to make mistakes. Learning should therefore not be seen as an additional
burden on top of what is already perhaps a heavy workload, but rather something
to be welcomed as a means of dealing as effectively as possible with that heavy
workload.
Learning is not just important to ensure that we keep
up-to-date with developments in our particular field.
In my opinion learning is better than playing any games.
Why? Because we learn new things everyday, things that actually help us later
on in live. This is why I'd rather learn than spend my time on games when I am
in school.
Theresa
I tend to play the Sims games at home when I get in from
school or all day on the weekend. I do agree that we tend to forget that games
are not an escape from reality. This is because in the end life is not a game
and we have to face reality in the end.
I do believe what Mark Pincus say about video games in the
future. I believe so because games also help develop different types of skills.
I don't ever want to stop playing the Sims. This is because
I love the game so much. In the future when the creators of Sims 3 make a Sims
4 I would be the first to get the game. If I weren’t playing the Sims I would
probably be outside with my friends or staying home watching scary movies with
my mom.
Isis
I tend to play
games the most when I see that they’re really good and fun or if people suggest
them to me. Another reason why I
play them a lot is cause some games work on your reactions and your level of
thinking to. Plus some games
actually do help in real life situations too. Also the better the game mostly take away from their social
life too. Overall it can help you
and it can be a terrible thing only if you let it be that.
Video games help me relax and kick back sometimes it also
influence me on some decisions I make too. It also can be really distracting especially if it’s a game
that I really want to play or haven't played in a long time. It sometimes can make me get aggravated
more too if I don't pass a certain level.
But it also taught me how to control my anger and make smart
decisions. Video games can be
either good or bad or even both depending on how you handle it.
I plan to stop playing certain games when I get a little
older cause some stuff are just for kids.
Also it looks funny when you see an adult playing kids games unless
you’re playing with your kids.
Anyways I think you lose a good amount of attention span playing video
games too so as an adult I don't think you need that to happen to you. And anyways it make you look like your
still a kid too if you still play games grown or not. I think you should stop playing video games after a certain
age.
Shakir
Yes people do spend too much time on computers and smart
phones then they do they work. I say that because now a days the computers and
smart phones have so many new technology things you can do that instead of
being focus on your work and on school you choose too bee on Facebook and
twitter and other websites. You are playing games.
Facebook & Twitter is a big distraction because it just
causes drama and it makes you loose focus because you get so fed up that you
just stop with whatever you do. For instance if you at home doing your work
then you get a call that such and such is on Facebook are Twitter arguing you
stop everything and go see that is how you spend to much time on smart phones.
Stupid Games are a big distraction because you will be so
into the game that you would not do any work. Like if you have work due for
school you will say you will do it and you never do. Then you will get too busy
into the game that time will fly by and you will never get to you work. That is
how you spend too much time on Stupid Games.
Jauana
I spend too
much time on my smart phone playing games. The games that take up my time is
the "World's Hardest Game", "Draw Something",
"Scramble with Friends" and "Fruit Ninja". The game that
has the most "power" over me is " World's Hardest Game",
its annoying when you bump into the little blue dots, then you have to start
all over again but its also very addictive. That game is very frustrating you
really have to have a lot of patience with that game.
I tend to play it most when I'm bored or either when I'm out
with my parents and they are talking to an adult and I have no one to talk to.
It helps me get over my boredom. I tend to differ games, and books are an
escape from reality, for example the game Call of Duty, when you play it makes
you feel like you are in the army. I think its true games are a huge moneymaker
in the economy. Even when we are in a recession Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
came out many people bought it. They even pre-ordered it.
I believe that
no matter how bad the economy may be, people will find the money to buy games.
I really don’t like to stop playing my game, especially when my mom calls me to
do something it sucks to press the pause button. I think I would read a lot
like I used to I think social networking and media take away from what we had
before it like books.
Alisiah
In my opinion, I am not addicted to those games. I do have most of them on a similar device but I'm not that much addicted to it than what other people are. I will rather be more focused on my schoolwork and my after school work than on games.
Most of the times games can make you so obsessed that you
will get so into it and will rather spend time in bed with them than doing
something for your life. I think that the more games that come out the more
kids will have to do with their phones ect.. and the less they will have to do
with outdoor world.
I do think that these games are just a waste of time. Like I
said before kids tend to spend more time playing with games on a computer or on
a smart phone, tablet, or similar device that we don't know what is happening
in the outdoor world. We think
that everything that happens have to do with our games, and we don't even pain
any attention in class because we thinks its boring that is just a waste of
time and that we rather be at home in bed playing around with our games.
I think it will be an incredible idea for us to go out at
least two or more days without an electrical device so that you can see what
are games and texting too much are doing to you.
Idelis
A game that has definitely taken up most of my time is a
game called Temple Run. It is a game that just shows a man running. Eventually
obstacles come in the way and you have to make him either jump over something
or slide under something. You also have to turn to either the right or the
left.
When I start that game, I never want to stop. It's crazy how
addicted I get to it and so do my friends. I tend to play it most when I have a
little bit of free time or if I'm just bored. They do not do that much for me,
but I believe it does make my reflexes faster.
I do agree with Jane McGonigal about how when people play a
video game very often and you see them sucked into it, it is because they want
to be that person or do that action that the character in the game is doing.
Since video games make so much money and catch the attention of so many people,
that is what jobs will be available in the future.
Mark Pincus is correct. Anything can be a video game. Books,
movies, shows, music, and just about anything can be turned into a video game.
I could stop playing whenever, but if I have the chance to keep playing I will.
If I wasn't playing Temple Run, I would probably be online or reading a good
book.
Johenton
I still play
the game today. Staying up late nights just to play that "last" match
for the day. It's been a year, and four months since I've started to play.
League of Legends is it's name, and there is no other game that has have that
god fearing power to keep up this late. Every day for the past year I've played
this game after school and then go to bed at 2 A.M. With this said, I sadly
have to agree with Jane McGonigal on this case.
As devices get smaller, and more powerful. Games have become
more appealing towards people. You get immersed in this world where you can be
an Angry Birds (haha), or a champion for a war between two nations. We would ignore what’s going on around
us because we are so into our fake reality. A fire can go off right now and you
may not even be aware of it. Hey, you could be peeking down at your phone to
play your game while reading this right now.
As for the President of Zygna. I don't believe that these
games mechanics can provide a skill set that will better the economy. Maybe I
haven't played a game with such mechanics. Until I do, I have to disagree. But
maybe one day the game industry (Mobile, PC, and Console) can better the world
other than providing a fake reality for us.
Zakie
I don't spend time playing on smart phones or on school
computers "playing games". I believe that playing on those electronic
devices isn’t good for the brain. If someone wants to get smarter playing games
isn't the right choice. Some students are addicted to video games; for example
they would come to school and play games a whole period everyday.
I really don't know what they get out of it but they feel as
though it helps them out.
I remember when I used to be addicted to playing video games
when I was in the 9th grade. I stopped myself because it's not worth me failing
my classes.
That's what happens to everyone that is game addicts. They
spend so much time playing games that they forgot that school even exist.
Playing games doesn't do anything for anyone but mess you up on reality.
I'll get it if they play games when they are at home or play
only a little but not everyday. I asked one of my friends why does he play
games he told me that he plays it because they are fun. Yes, games are fun but
they also aren't good for the mind. Games poison he mind and those who play
games non-stop won't make it far.
Michael
I tend to play games on my computer or smart phone when I'm
bored and need something to do. For example when I was at my best friends
scrimmage it was so boring I felt playing a game called " Temple run " would be more
fun.
What I Might do with my time instead of playing games like
" Robot Unicorn " I would think about going to the park and ball up,
walk to my sisters house or go study.
Most of the time I wan to stop playing but I Don't because
that would just result in boredom apparently because the only reason why I play
games is to escape my apathy.
When I play games, what they usual do to me is make me
laugh, get me excited, or make me upset.
Jane McGonigal who argued games aren’t an escape from
reality but an optimal form of engaging it, I believe this statement can be
proven true but from my perspective instead of playing games " All the
time " people should do something more active or productive.
Mettra
All these games kids have been playing recently such as,
Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja, Draw Something & Words With Friends are a waste
of time. If kids were more focused on their school work instead of these
useless games more kids would be passing their tests & classes. As opposed
to worrying if they are going to graduate high school or not.
I could never be addicted to such games they're a waste of time.
With the time kids spend playing these games they could be doing something
productive like studying or applying to colleges & thinking about their
future.
If I were to
ever play these types of games it certainly wouldn't be during school hours. I
would probably play after school, before I got to sleep or when I just don't
have anything to do. I would most likely play on the weekends or vacations,
just whenever I don't have school.
Jalil
I believe I'm addicted to my smart phone. I play games like
Draw Something and Temple Run anytime but mostly when I'm bored. Draw Something
is a value, sometimes it teaches you new words and shows you what they are.
I've learned new words basically everyday from playing Draw Something. Temle
Run is just a fun game to play there isn’t really and value in it.
Games the Mostly tape up my time is " Draw Something”,
" Temple Run " and " Doors ". Tempe run is the only that
has a scary power over me. For example when I die or I am about to dry my heart
drops. I tend to plays these games a lot but mostly when I'm bored or waiting
for a text. Only the game "Draw Something" does something for me, it
teaches me new words.
Games really aren't an escape for me; I really don't need a
reason to escape. Games are just something that I'm interested it. I never want
to stop playing games. But if they took games away I wouldn't really be mad.
Games aren't really that serious to me. Instead of playing games I'll probably
just listen to music all day.
Shakira
I don't spend too much time in school playing stupid games
that are online I just go to school and start to learn. The reason why that I
don't play any games online is because when you are playing them in class then
that's just stupid for others who always want to do anything they want.
The second reason is that there are all other types of games
that can be in other computers or in when they’re in stores for games.
The third reason is to have some kind of choice to either
play the game that you've been playing all day and it's just not really good
for people who play a lot. I’ve been through a lot times when I play many games
that I wanted to play with friends when I come back from school.
When someone is being like a teenager or a little kid then
that’s just being stupid like what other people would say when he or she have a
see those who have no adult life.
To my conclusion of the reasons that playing games on the
school computer is when someone is not having a good grade when their not being
in their classes or even doing all the work that the teachers give them every
time their in class.
These reasons can make people understand that they’re not
kids or even teenagers. They need to grow up. They just want to have some fun
with games. They can make them stupid and not have the good things that will
make them into good people in the world they live in now.
I know that this will help them with everything that people
will haft to do and to that it will bring good to the people who want to have
the chance to be somebody in their life and into the future.
Phelip
I don’t play games. I don’t have time for it. I mean don’t
get me wrong, if I had a bf that was playing a game. I wouldn't mind playing
the game with him.
I would play games if I were bored. But now I don’t have
time. Games don’t do anything for me. I don’t understand why people get mad
over games. Like when my little brother was playing the game, he lost. He
started throwing everything. I was just rolling on the floor laughing. It was
too funny. Why would you cry over a game -__-?
Games keep you occupied. But too much playing games isn’t
good. In my opinion, I would start playing games, but I don’t have time now. All
I do is work, school & take care of my little brother.
Tamia
I waste my time playing "stupid games" on the
computer. My favorite game to play is Bomb it 4 because it's really addicting
and you really have to concentrate to win. I mostly play it when I have free
time, like on the weekends, or after I do my homework. Bomb it 4 requires a lot
of concentration and multitasking; so even though it's just a game it helps me
learn important concentration skills.
I agree with what Mark Pincus, founder and chief executive
of Zynga, said recently about how game mechanics “will be the most valuable
skill in the new economy”, because my generation is into technology and games.
So of course, we will need a lot of game mechanics to create new games for us
to play.
I don't agree with Jane McGonigal, who argues games aren’t
an escape from reality but an optimal form of engaging it. In my case, games
and stories my friends make help me escape life and the drama in it.
I love playing Bomb it 4 however, I'm not addicted to it. I
could always do something else with the free time I have like: read stories
online, write my own story, or create my own website for my friends and me.
Claudia
