COMPUTER GAMES - INTRODUCTION, DEFINITION, EXAMPLES, INPUT DEVICES, REASONS FOR PLAYING GAMES, TYPES, ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF COMPUTER GAMES (JS3 NOTES)
COMPUTER GAMES
INTRODUCTION, DEFINITION, EXAMPLES, INPUT DEVICES, REASONS FOR PLAYING GAMES, TYPES, ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF COMPUTER GAMES
OBJECTIVE:
1. Define Computer Games
2. List examples of Computer Games
3. List input devices for playing computer games
4. State reasons for playing computer games
5. State advantages and disadvantages of playing computer games
INTRODUCTION/DEFINITION OF COMPUTER GAMES
Computer game is also called PC game. It is a video game played on a personal computer. Computer games are software programs used for relaxation and to learn some skills.
A video game is an electronic or computerized game played by manipulating images on a video display television screen. Examples of computer games are: puzzle, spider, Solitaire, space commander, chess, pinball, Minecraft, Adventure, Roblox, Fortnite, Soccer e.t.c
INPUT DEVICES FOR PLAYING COMPUTER GAMES
Common input devices for playing computer games are:
(i) Keyboard
(ii) Joystick
(iii) Mouse
(iv) Game Pad
(v) Touchpad
(vi) Graphic Tablet
REASONS FOR PLAYING COMPUTER GAMES
1. For the purpose of entertainment
2. For educational purpose
3. For teaching purpose
4. To develops some skills
5. To relieve stress
6. Problem Solving
7. It enhances creativity
TYPES OF COMPUTER GAMES
There are many types of computer games. These have been classified into three categories:
1. Recreational games
2. Skill enhancement
3. Entertainment games
1. Recreational Games : These are games played at leisure time for relaxation after working for long period of time e.g. Free cell, Casino, heart
2. Skill Enhancement Games: They are games designed for skill enhancement and recycling, quizzing, puzzles, Mathematics games
3. Entertainment Games: These are types of games played to entertain friends and visitors e.g Musical games, Mimicking and guessing
ADVANTAGES
OF COMPUTER GAMES
1. It helps to stimulate (encourage) children and adult interest in learning these of computers.
2. Computer games helps to develop habit of concentration e.g Test Drive Game
3. It can be used to manage or reduce stress condition
4. Computer games are used for teaching and learning of different subjects, e.g Music, mathematics, English, Speed and accuracy
5. Computer games enhanced the physical well-being of the player
6. Computer games are useful for recreation, skill acquisition and entertainment.
DISADVANTAGES
OF COMPUTER GAMES
1. It wastes valuable time.
2. It jeopardizes the opportunity for doing other good things.
3. Addiction
4. Vision Problem
5. Mental Issues - depression
6. It promotes excessive violence which can make a child more aggressive
CLASS ACTIVITIES
1. Define Computer games
2. List eight (8) examples of computer games that you know
3. State two (2) reasons for playing computer games.
4. State three (3) advantages and disadvantages of playing games
5. a. How do you typically feel when you achieve a significant milestone or win in a game?
- b. Can you think of a game that evoked strong emotions, whether positive or negative? What aspects contributed to those emotions?
- b. How has your experience been with forming connections or friendships through online gaming?
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