Video games and The Real World

I know there are those out there who believe video games are nothing but rubbish deteriorating young minds, but there are certain skills that can be used in every day life beyond the TV screen. When playing games such as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 one must form a tactic to defeat the enemy and avoid being killed. This takes a lot of logical reasoning. You must devise a plan and think of the consequences of your actions. As we all do day after day. We make decisions everyday that can change our tomorrow, even if it is minor. Other video games have intriguing story lines and you may choose your actions in the game so you end up with a different outcome each time. Some may believe these types of games to be better than a book because when you sit down and read you are being told a story, but with the game you choose your own path and create your story. It is a nice form of entertainment that you can learn from. I know many who would much rather play a game and not realize they are gaining some sort of knowledge from it rather than sit down staring at words.

"Entertainment is a Personal Choice"

While reading the chapter discussing entertainment, I looked through the three assumptions that were made of such amusement and I agree with the third presumption stating that, "entertainment is a personal choice." Why would I believe that to be so? Well let's use my boyfriend to validate my outlook. He enjoys playing Skyrim, NBA 2K12, and FIFA while I sit on the bed wishing the Xbox would blow up so I don't have to endure such nonsense. I am not interested in such games and just because it is indeed a form of entertainment doesn't mean I am being entertained. It is more of an annoyance. If my boyfriend had to sit through a chick flick or go shopping with me he would feel the same displeasure I feel when he plays those god awful games. There are just certain things people are not fond of. Everyone has different interests. It is an individuals choice as to what amuses them and what doesn't.

Collaborative Presentation Progress

Usually I do not enjoy working on group projects. You have to place faith in your partner to do their part. Perhaps you have your own way of getting work done that may conflict with your partners technique. In the past I have been screwed over and ended up doing all of the work while my partner sat around and did absolutely nothing. While working on this presentation in particular, it has been relatively pleasant. No horror shows. My partner, Mary and I have decided to work separately on our own pieces then brought the power points together to work out the kinks. It was a nice happy medium. I was able to get my work done privately, but still able to work with my partner to create a final product. All in all the group presentation was a success, well getting it together. Hopefully the actual public speaking goes as swimmingly!