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ztigerb · 02-20-2007, 02:55 AM

I'm 17 and video games are a major part of my life. They are what i do with my free time, when i have it, other than practicing vibes or drums. The base of my social circle is based mainly around video games and technology with music also playing a role. I find that video games are a much more productive thing to spend my time on than watching tv or watching sports. I enjoy Real time strategy games, which take thinking and understanding the connections between the units and knowing how to deal with different situations quickly and effectively. Music and rhythm based games such as Dance Dance Revolution or Guitar Hero are also one of my favorite kinds of games. These games require very good hand eye or hand foot coordination which is a great thing to improve. They are best when played with other people, which i do fairly often.

I find that games can provide a great way to interact with friends or to gain new friends. LAN parties are a great way to improve teamwork skills.

Also many games can be considered art such as ICO or Shadow of the Colossus. These two games are amazing, the art direction was ridiculously done. Another game, Okami, is essentially a moving painting. Other games provide great stories like Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic or Indigo Prophecy

Many games get flak for being violent and brainless, but if you look deeper you can find many gems which provide new, different or interesting experiences which you can't get from reading a book or watching TV or a movie, however i always enjoy a good book, especially one by Robert Heinlein.

02-20-2007, 02:55 AM	#28 (permalink)
ztigerb Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 24	I'm 17 and video games are a major part of my life. They are what i do with my free time, when i have it, other than practicing vibes or drums. The base of my social circle is based mainly around video games and technology with music also playing a role. I find that video games are a much more productive thing to spend my time on than watching tv or watching sports. I enjoy Real time strategy games, which take thinking and understanding the connections between the units and knowing how to deal with different situations quickly and effectively. Music and rhythm based games such as Dance Dance Revolution or Guitar Hero are also one of my favorite kinds of games. These games require very good hand eye or hand foot coordination which is a great thing to improve. They are best when played with other people, which i do fairly often. I find that games can provide a great way to interact with friends or to gain new friends. LAN parties are a great way to improve teamwork skills. Also many games can be considered art such as ICO or Shadow of the Colossus. These two games are amazing, the art direction was ridiculously done. Another game, Okami, is essentially a moving painting. Other games provide great stories like Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic or Indigo Prophecy Many games get flak for being violent and brainless, but if you look deeper you can find many gems which provide new, different or interesting experiences which you can't get from reading a book or watching TV or a movie, however i always enjoy a good book, especially one by Robert Heinlein.