What Every Parent Needs to Know About Video Games
Video games have received a lot of press of late on just how destructive and harmful they are. One might think that this genre of entertainment could singly handedly undermine modern civilized society as we know it. But is that really the case? Are video games the bane of humanity that they’ve been made out to be? Richard Abanes tackles these issues in a very even handed manner in his book What Every Parent Needs to Know About Video Games. In fact, if you’ve been wondering what the big deal is about video games and why there’s so much controversy surrounding this subject, Richard’s book is a great way to get your feet wet as an introduction to the gaming world.
Like it or not, gaming is a major part of our culture, and we can’t remain oblivious to it any more. Games like Grand Theft Auto, Mario and Pac-Man have become a part of our collective consciousness. Not only that, but Hollywood and the gaming industry are increasing becoming partners in the entertainment arena, with the lines between the two industries becoming more and more blurred every year, and who can blame them? Video games are big business, raking in billions of dollars worldwide and bringing in more than the Hollywood box office (excluding DVD sales) on a regular basis here in the U.S. Despite all of this, a lot of people are still oblivious as to what video games really are. Very often they’re still viewed as just kids games that shouldn’t be taken seriously, which often sets up a serious backlash with parents and political leaders discover what sort of content some games contain. Still, those controversial games are just a small segment of this industry complex industry.
What Every Parent Needs to Know About Video Games is a very straight forward guide that introduces novices to the gaming world and helps readers come to grips with both the pros and cons of gaming. The book gives simple explanations to the various genres of gaming, the ratings system used to rate games and it explains why games are so appealing to so many people; kid, teens and adults. Richard then goes on to explore the controversy surrounding video games and he does an excellent job of explaining the position of both sides of this volatile subject. Although he’s a gamer, Richard is very balanced and honest about the hobby of gaming, presenting both the positives and negative effects that gaming can have. Yes, I did say there are positive effects from gaming, and you’ll discover what they are and how they benefit people when you read this book. Best of all, the book doesn’t use a lot of jargon or complex terms and it isn’t all that long and can easily be read in a weekend but will equip you with a lot of information.
The title sums up exactly what this book is all about. What Every Parent Needs to Know About Video Games is an excellent introduction to the gaming world for anyone unfamiliar with it, and it’ll also fill you in on the basics of the controversy surrounding video games without trying to sway you to one side or the other. Regardless of whether you’ve never picked up a controller or can’t put one down, you’ll come away from this book with a better understanding of the next generation of modern entertainment.
Like it or not, gaming is a major part of our culture, and we can’t remain oblivious to it any more. Games like Grand Theft Auto, Mario and Pac-Man have become a part of our collective consciousness. Not only that, but Hollywood and the gaming industry are increasing becoming partners in the entertainment arena, with the lines between the two industries becoming more and more blurred every year, and who can blame them? Video games are big business, raking in billions of dollars worldwide and bringing in more than the Hollywood box office (excluding DVD sales) on a regular basis here in the U.S. Despite all of this, a lot of people are still oblivious as to what video games really are. Very often they’re still viewed as just kids games that shouldn’t be taken seriously, which often sets up a serious backlash with parents and political leaders discover what sort of content some games contain. Still, those controversial games are just a small segment of this industry complex industry.
What Every Parent Needs to Know About Video Games is a very straight forward guide that introduces novices to the gaming world and helps readers come to grips with both the pros and cons of gaming. The book gives simple explanations to the various genres of gaming, the ratings system used to rate games and it explains why games are so appealing to so many people; kid, teens and adults. Richard then goes on to explore the controversy surrounding video games and he does an excellent job of explaining the position of both sides of this volatile subject. Although he’s a gamer, Richard is very balanced and honest about the hobby of gaming, presenting both the positives and negative effects that gaming can have. Yes, I did say there are positive effects from gaming, and you’ll discover what they are and how they benefit people when you read this book. Best of all, the book doesn’t use a lot of jargon or complex terms and it isn’t all that long and can easily be read in a weekend but will equip you with a lot of information.
The title sums up exactly what this book is all about. What Every Parent Needs to Know About Video Games is an excellent introduction to the gaming world for anyone unfamiliar with it, and it’ll also fill you in on the basics of the controversy surrounding video games without trying to sway you to one side or the other. Regardless of whether you’ve never picked up a controller or can’t put one down, you’ll come away from this book with a better understanding of the next generation of modern entertainment.
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