Video Game Accessories

Over the last decade, video games have become an integral part of American culture. Violence is a prevalent factor in many of these games. An increasing number of people are becoming concerned with this violence, and its possible effects. However, many other people feel that video violence does not have harmful side effects, and is instead a healthy outlet for aggression. As we enter an age made from computers and filled with video realities, determining the effects of violence in video games is becoming increasingly important.

Who is Affected?

Just where is the video game industry going today? What will be wowing the masses tomorrow? Who's going to be the next big star, make the next big title? When can you expect it? How much is it going to cost? ...and most important, will it be worth it?

These are all-important questions for in the video game industry. Questions that were just as relevant 20 years ago as they will be 20 years from now. In order to understand where we are going, it is important (as with all things), to understand where we have been, and what got us where we are today.

Playing virtual reality computer games may help treat the condition known as amblyopia, or lazy eye, say researchers.

Every hour children play video games or watch television may double their risk of obesity, a new study suggests.

It's not the first study to link childhood obesity with time spent in front of the television or playing video games, but researchers say this study offers new insight into the scope of the problem.

August 14, 1998 -- A study out of Simon Fraser University has revealed that one out of every four young people who play video games is addicted to them and troubled by a lack of control over their behaviour.

Overview of the role of a Video Game Artist:

Overview of the role of a Video Game Developer:

Salary Overview for the Gaming Industry:

The following information is based on search assignements in the year 2002.

Artists/Animators - There is still a shortage on the market of experienced 3D animators. Top grads from programs like Ringling and Vancouver are still getting offers in the $50-$60K range. Of course, that is for the top talent. There are more bad demo reels out there than there are fish in the sea (a little hyperbole never hurt anyone).

Some video games are for kids. Some aren’t:

I wanna get into the games industry!!, but how??

One of the most exciting jobs out in the market today is video game designing. Many have the impression that it would take too much time and skills to accomplish this. Well reality check people...it does not! If you are into video games and love spending your leisure time (even your work time!), playing games then you have already passed the qualifying stages to becoming a video game designer. May it be for console, arcade, or PC; video game designing reaches all these platforms.