Media: Video Games
One of the fastest growing segments of the home entertainment industry among youth is that of video games. Teens spend a large amount of time playing video games, both alone and with friends. As a result, video gaming has a profound effect on the lives of our kids. Click on the following links for articles dealing with the issue of Video Games. For additional information on this topic, please check our news, links, and reading list pages.
Time to Hit the Sticks - The Madden Phenomenon
Internet gaming for n00bs: Prepare to get pwned! - A primer on Internet gaming
MMORPGs: Massively becoming a part of youth culture - Learn more about the world of Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games
Video Games: The next big ad medium - Marketers are using video games to sell products to our children and teens
Remembering Pong - Over 30 years of video games and the role parents should play
Video Gaming - A primer on the video game phenomenon, including a look at the video game rating system.
Video Games and Young Brains - A look at video gaming and how parents can be involved with their children's gaming choices.
Vice is Not a Game - What lessons are "Vice City" and other video games teaching our kids?