05 Apr 05
Originally posted by AynatThere's no mention of what sort of game it was. Different games obviously require different thought processes and as such the experiment falls far short of any decent assessment of the effect of computer games on children's development.
An interesting article...
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/international/story/0,6903,539166,00.html
Debate?
Having said this, I agree that it seems likely that some games will stimulate very little brain development.
05 Apr 05
Originally posted by StarrmanI think the worst offender would be Bible Adventures for the NES.
There's no mention of what sort of game it was. Different games obviously require different thought processes and as such the experiment falls far short of any decent assessment of the effect of computer games on children's development.
Having said this, I agree that it seems likely that some games will stimulate very little brain development.
05 Apr 05
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Originally posted by StarrmanYes, to quote the article:
There's no mention of what sort of game it was. Different games obviously require different thought processes and as such the experiment falls far short of any decent assessment of the effect of computer games on children's development. ...[text shortened]... kely that some games will stimulate very little brain development.
'...it was found that the computer game only stimulated activity in the parts of the brain associated with vision and movement.
In contrast, arithmetic stimulated brain activity in both the left and right hemispheres of the frontal lobe - the area of the brain most associated with learning, memory and emotion.'
Anyone who has played any of the Myst games will know that this doesn't apply to all games.
05 Apr 05
I once ate a handful of mushrooms and believed that I grew twice my size. I then started picking up pennies off the ground thinking that if I collected 100 of them I would get an extra chance at life. F-cking Mario. You lied to me! You and your whole stereotypical family!
05 Apr 05
Originally posted by Wulebgr
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/1879019.stm
Which suggests the point that Starrman raised. It all depends on the type of games used in the research.
Would be better if we knew what games were used in the research that Tracy McVeigh wrote about.
I will have a search around.
05 Apr 05
I don't agree with a global statement like that. I played video games alot since the 4th grade and have turned out to be a fairly intelligent guy. (Arguable) I have found that in the corporate environment I think faster on my feet than others, I can't trace it back to video games by many adventure games help with problem solving skills and creativity. (My humble opinion)
Downside: I have found that I fight an addiction to video games and I was a bit of an intravert as a youngster. I can spend far too much time playing on the computer and it is something I wrestle with daily.
Bryan
p.s. try not to thrash me for baring my soul. 😀
05 Apr 05
Originally posted by AynatI found the article to be misleading. Do we really expect a video game to stimulate the brain in the same way as doing math problems?
An interesting article...
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/international/story/0,6903,539166,00.html
Debate?
If the brain ends up 'stunted', it is probably because not enough time was spent on development (like doing math problems), rather than a direct result of playing video games.
09 Apr 05
Originally posted by StarValleyWyGood!
Hey Shite for brains... I really didn't appreciate you claiming victory on the timeout on our game. It goes to show the lack of morality of your "dog killing" kind.
I assume that is what your "problem" was?
Anyway. You are a true shit. Even woolburger didn't time me out while I went to rome.
I want you to know that I really enjoyed pushing the 'Claim Win' button and forfeiting your sorry arse.
09 Apr 05
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Originally posted by BigDoggProblemThat's good. At least you show your coward ass for what it is..
Good!
I want you to know that I really enjoyed pushing the 'Claim Win' button and forfeiting your sorry arse.
Seriously. It was doomed to a "Draw" anyway. But I love giving cowards a bad time. snark.
BTW
I'll give you your silly little "chimp victory" any time compared to my visit to Roma and the wandering amongst the pilgrams that i did last week. When were you last in Rome?
09 Apr 05
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Originally posted by StarValleyWyI'll bet you're taking another trip there tonite, via the Clydesdales.
That's good. At least you show your coward ass for what it is..
Seriously. It was doomed to a "Draw" anyway. But I love giving cowards a bad time. snark.
BTW
I'll give you your silly little "chimp victory" any time compa ...[text shortened]... gst the pilgrams that i did last week. When were you last in Rome?
Edit: Go to www.uchess.com, register, and I'll show you how fast chess is supposed to be played.