G Roberts
A downloadable game
This is 'G Roberts', a new video game from Outhouse Media. It's based on the first law of thermodynamics, the law of universal gravitation. It features the following story:
This video is also great for teaching physics:
There is more on the psychological nature of video games than I ever knew existed, and it's not a subject I felt wholly qualified to continue exploring.
I mentioned in my earlier post that I often find myself watching a game (or reading a book) and feeling uncomfortable. I also know that a lot of finger pointing ultimately comes from the fact that these types of games are written for children, and there is this element of trust and assurance that is missing.
I refuse to fall prey to this fallacy. This is another world by itself. We're not born with the ability to see the mechanics of this machine, but eventually we do it, and we learn.
Take it from me, it's not easy (or fun!) to get into the habit of engaging with scientific concepts. But it's not as if we're helpless. As with any skill, there are great programs that teach you how to better your skills.
I've written my own article on it in the past. For a brief summary of why you should consider having an opinion about video games, read this.
Have you played video games? What do you think about their psychological effects? Please share your opinion below.
P.S. The MechWarrior online game is not an allegory
Status | Released |
Author | Outhouse Media Ltd. |
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