History of Video Gaming :
History of Video Gaming Video gaming became popular in the 1970’s when arcades were built and equipped with a variety of games.
The video game market was known as a male-dominated business.
It wasn’t until the 1980’s when women started taking interest in gaming.
In 1983, Amy Briggs created the first video game specifically for women and girls.
Comparing video gaming to 20 years ago, the number of women and adults have inclined drastically.
Video Gaming Today :
Video Gaming Today 40% of game players are women.
48% of women purchase games.
The average adult woman plays games for 10 years in their lifetime. In comparison, an adult male plays for 12 years. Women are being portrayed in a stereotypical way.
Women are seen as sex objects
Violence against women is illustrated Statistics Issues
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Changes in Gaming Participation :
Changes in Gaming Participation Technology advances
Advanced graphics/ realism
Satisfying fantasies
Gaming world better than the real world
Boosting confidence while completing
in-game tasks
Men and Gaming :
Men and Gaming Video gaming has been designed for the desires and needs of men.
Since games designers consist mostly of men, they create the game how they want to.
This includes concepts of portraying men who are strong and aggressive, and women who are sexy and voluptuous.
Men are attracted to gaming because they can go into the virtual world and conquer things they normally couldn’t in real life.
Why have you not played World of WarCraft before? :
Why have you not played World of WarCraft before? World of WarCraft never seemed like an interesting game to play. I heard that many gamers become addictive to it. I thought it would be interesting to see why it is popular and why it could be seen as addicting.
How did War of WarCraft challenge you? :
How did War of WarCraft challenge you? Challenges Controls and graphics
Eye and hand coordination
Concept of the game Feelings Confused
Choosing a character to play