With the following list I will summarize how society has been wrongly affected by the games of our culture, they have ruined us, they have created something terrifying with their ‘harmless’ games. We are the next generation and we are abusing that fact. However, in some games, the effect is greater than in others, such as…
5) Final Fantasy Games
Initially waking up in the middle of the night to find my dad sleeping on the couch with the PlayStation controller with Final Fantasy VII on the screen. I jumped at the chance to do something I’ve never done before; play a video game. It was incredible. I was immediately seriously affected by social learning theory. I observed, I imitated.
The problem with playing Final Fantasy games is that it allows your life to be captured in an imaginary world that is much better than your own. Even at the age of 18, I find myself wishing I was a crazy-haired, sword-wielding orphan destined to save the world.
How does it affect your social life?
After a hardcore 13 hour Final Fantasy session, you not only enjoy the characters you’re playing as, you become them. It’s 4am and you’re standing in front of the mirror topless with the v05 in one hand and a broomstick in the other. You are ready to fight Jecht, you are ready to go out into the world and proclaim that you are the savior. Poverty? No problem, you have unlocked your firaga ability and have 999 mana. Are Unstoppable… Until the next day, when you arrive at work/school/daycare with your hair looking like a shitty L’Oreal ad and wanting to ‘Ride the World of Evil’ by fighting everything that stands in your way. , resulting in not only a possible prison sentence, but those human beings you considered friends see you as ‘that guy’.
4) Big Little Planet
Little big planet was a revolutionary idea with three simple words “Play, Create, Share”. There is nothing more powerful than your imagination, right? With that it can lead you to do wonderful things. You have created a house on Littlebigplanet, now you are a damn architect. Piano? To hell with that, with Little big planet you can be the next Mozart with almost no musical knowledge. Because with Little big planet, you can create anything and you are God.
How does it affect your social life?
Turns out you’re not really God, you’re just a guy with a desire to turn your best friend’s house into an obstacle course with a fight for his life. You’ve changed the concept of challenging your friends to something straight out of Saw and turning your bedroom floor into a burning inferno meant to cause pain is a surefire way to end up in the bad books and possibly jail. Also, as a side note, it’s not a good idea to run into the bathroom of semi-acquaintances trying to collect all the bubbles for points while bathing. Restraining orders are not fun.
3) gantry
The world was hit by a storm when Valve created something different, a game that uses things called portals which, in a heightened state of realism, allow you to walk through a portal and out the other side. It is wonderful. A portal above you, a portal below you is a recipe for endless fun with physics.
How does it affect your social life?
One key thing to keep in mind is that portals are No real. No matter how hard you try or how many holes you cut in your (now ex) your girlfriend’s wall, you won’t be able to pee through it into the toilet. It also doesn’t look too good if you show up to someone’s wedding day with what can only be described as bionic boots attached to the back of your calves and start screaming as the bride and groom are about to cut the cake. It doesn’t go down well.
2) Grand Theft Auto
Imagine having the ability to drive any car you want, kill people for any reason you want, and literally do whatever you want. With Grand Theft Auto you can do it all. Want to spend premium rates for a bit of kitsch and kill the retailer to get your money back? You can do that. Do you want to steal a helicopter, fly to the highest of heights and jump without a parachute without feeling real pain as you plunge to your death knowing that you can respawn at any moment? GTA has you covered on all fronts.
How does it affect your social life?
Picture this, you’re at a birthday party, it’s a bit of a mellow atmosphere, nobody’s really having fun, and you’re all set to pump up the vitality of your fellow guests. How do you do this? Of course with a fully automatic m4 carbine rifle. Hit all those rounds deep into so-called friends who only like you for being the ‘lively’ one. It is sure to add some spice to the party and make it a night to remember. While you’re on the move, starting to steal their money could also accumulate the cash to pay for the respawn after immediate lining the room with c4 explosives, preparing you for detonation. I mean, a respawn is only $100, so why not?
1) Monopoly
For Christmas I got the gift everyone dreams of, the ability to build an empire, destroy your opponents and get out of jail for a reasonable price. All this to acquire a set goal – to spend and make a profit. When you play Monopoly, friends become enemies, dice become your car, and free parking is a damn lifesaver.
How does it affect your social life?
The main problem with having a full collection of properties and potential at your fingertips is how proud you feel. You’ve just bought Mayfair and Park Lane, the world is now yours. Favors for a friend turn into full-time paid jobs. Money is your goal, now it is your life. That pound of sugar you slowed down your neighbor a month ago is now worth a field of gold. You are the next Alan Sugar. If someone gets in your way, you crush them. This doesn’t go down very well when your friends are in financial trouble and you’re absolutely loaded because they intervened. his home.
And they say that games affect your behavior, shit.