Computer games are just another way of relieving stress and having fun with mates. Now you have the ability of services such as xbob live it is a way of communicating with those overseas, socialising with mates over a game etc. When you also play at a competitive level either for a clan or more seriously in international competitions it can also become a lifestyle and a way of earning a living.

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Well, since video games can do at least as much as any movie or TV program can, I'd say if you're going to make the point that video games are a complete waste of time, that you have to make the point of all TV in general, including movies and public television. People can learn stuff from video games and they can be instructive, but is the good outweighed by the bad?

I'm not trying to make a case either way, I'm just pointing out video games should be lumped together with movies and TV as well, and most people don't like to see it that way. That's why I don't see why you said "or watching a good movie". What's the difference between video games and movies?

 

 

 

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hey! I completely agree with you,hehe,even though I play a lot of games when I get the chance, I know its a waste of time, but its just a little time otherwise i'm not wasting my complete life,hehe
anyway my dad doesn't allow video games during school term for my sis,so i don't play THAT much

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I used to be a huge gamer myself until I did realize how much of my time they were taking. I believe that games are there for enjoyment and not overuse. Its great to take some time off of work and reunite with the ones you love and have fun through games but people who are just addicted to game playing all day is totally unecessary and a waste of your life!

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Well... I guess they are a waste of time, but I'm still going to play them...

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Gaming is my hobby but I still find plenty of time for my girlfriend and online lets me play with my friends.. It busts boredum and fun games are great but its your opinion

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Sony is horrible, don't use them as an example. Video Games actually help more than they hurt if used responsibly. They develop critical thinking, problem solving skills, hand-eye coordination.

More than that, think of what they do for the creators. Video Games are a great way for alot of people to express themselves, influence people, excercise their creativity. It creates jobs, and they create dreams. Think of how many people aspire to become game developers!

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Think Harder
Video Games Are A Complete Waste Of Time, Face It!

Well there is really no difference between watching a movie and playing video games, considering they do the same to your brain, except video games stimulate the mind, where movies are more of an entertainment view on a bored mind.
Where playing video games you learn how to problem solve.

Besides just because you don't like video games obviously means your wasting time, where I think if I read a book I'm wasting my time, same goes with movies. And what can you do if you have a girlfriend? obviously you cant flirt with a "Gorgeous Girl" unless your a complete dick.
So I haven't faced any "Fact" video games are a waste, its just your opinion on a subject that isn't right until you get better supporting evidence.

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Replying to rovertos

Ok, Video Games were invented by the Government as a way to keep poor people poor. Video Games came up right after the Government invented Drugs and they realized that people who are high would need something to do once they sobered up.

The Government has to keep a POOR class in society so there will be people to work at Mc Donalds and Wal-Mart. If everyone was productive the America would not work, the rich could not profit from poor labor, etc.

Thus Video Games keep Poor people from becoming educated and getting better jobs with better pay or God FORBID the Poor might gang up against the rich and revolt. Don't want that, keep em all High on drugs!!

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They are not a waste of time! I think a video game can:

-Improve spelling and grammer, that is if the game has good spelling and grammer, and lots of text.
-Improve coordination, think of all the things you do, especially with Wii, but even others.
-Make you smarter, depending on the game.
-Keep you busy **
-Keep your hands in good shape (ok I'm pushing it here....)

But even read some of the news articles that go around on TV, about video games actually being good for you.

Now for what you said: Yes, as was said, movies and TV are the SAME thing, but video games would actually be better because your at least slightly moving.

Reading and video games can go hand in hand- each offers text to read USUALLY of some sort, even though books would outweigh video games in that category, of course.

Flirting with a girl. Ohh boy.... Ok, it depends on if you have any plans for the future

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