Background info
What is the main reason for the increase in income in the video game industry from 2019 to 2020?
The COVID-19 pandemic caused isolation, people can't go out, and Video Games bring entertainment to the comfort of people's homes.
What are two memory-related health issues that video games reduce their affects?
Dementia and Alzheimer's.
What is the main reason for a video game to be so good at being addictive?
The "goldilocks zone" of gaming and game design.
What was the quote I started my presentation with from Shigeru Miyamoto?
"Video games are bad for you? That's what they said about Rock-N-Roll."
What is dopamine for and what does that make it be related to?
Dopamine is a hormone responsible for happiness and this links it to addiction.
What are two aspects of video games that help improve attention? (bonus points if you explain)
Attention to detail and multiple object tracking because video games have many things happening at once, keeping you on your toes. This means you need to be aware of in-game surroundings at all times to increase chances of winning.
Why is it so difficult to do everything in a game?
So many unnecessary things give rewards and there are other important things to do, like finish the game.
What is something that causes stimulation called?
A stimulant.
Why can violent video games positively affect a child's life?
It is a great stimulant for the brain which can help the child's productivity or intelligence.
What keeps you so interested in a video game?
High stimulation and high dopamine levels keep you craving more.
What is stimulation?
When something causes increased brain activity.
What is the main reason the studies about video games could be biased? (bonus points if you give an example)
Some external reasons could cause people to play or not play video games.
What are the 3 responses caused by playing video games?
Using, abusing and withdrawing.
What is a brief explanation of addiction?
When the brain craves dopamine achieved from a certain activity.
Why can video games improve processing in the brain?
Many things happen at once which force the brain to process information faster while maintaining accuracy.
What are the 2 ways violence in video games translates into real life?
They increase aggressivity and desensitize you.