Video Games

Understanding the Rating Is it fair?

you get to choose any game

they should change how it works

Advantages

eases pain

career boost

social connections

improves vision

Disadvantages

homework not done

causes health problems

become lazy

develop bad behaviour

Business

The video game sector is the fastest growing entertainment industry and second only to music in profitability. Global sales of video game software hit almost $17 billion U.S. in 2011.
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makes a lot of money

make sure its appropriate for your age

Recomendations

have a time limit

be careful

addicting

Concerns

Stereotypes

Violence

◦Health (i.e., eyes, mental health, obesity)

Equity

Mario had to save Peach

Gender stereotyping (save the princess)
Diverse representations (e.g.,age, cultures, skin colour, abilities, etc)
Sexism & Inappropriate portrayal of women
LGBQT