Video games as an escape mechanism Glogster

Video games as an escape mechanism

Monday April 15^th:

Dear diary,

I’m stressed; I don’t know what to do. I need to relax and the only thing that is helping me is playing video games. They are so relaxing, I really feel accomplished when playing. Today I had so much work and as my friends say, the world of video games is a perfect break from a reality filled with deadlines, stress and responsibilities. I really enjoy playing. A friendly game of online chess or a bit of World of Warcraft doesn't hurt anyone. All of my online friends seem so relaxed. As a sports fan I also enjoy playing football and soccer games and imagine myself as a real player. I, of course, always know when to stop playing. I know real life is important, but god, it is so stressful!

Friday April 20^th:

Dear diary,

I am starting to feel depressed; video games are the only thing that keeps me from committing suicide. Today I tried a new game called “Runescape”, you can level up different types of skills, just like in World of Warcraft but more relaxed. Some may say that video games, especially online multiplayer games, are addictive and completely non-beneficial, but this is just not my case. Video games are fun and a great way to relax after work.

Friday October 4^th:

Dear diary,

I’m a complete master of Runescape, I maxed fishing, woodcutting and lots of other skills. My life is starting to normalize; I am relaxed and now enjoy working and playing video games. Video games are a real escape mechanism for stressed or oppressed people. A friend of mine, Gail Nichols has suffered from depression for years. She is unable to sleep and as a relaxing method she plays video games. Everything started when she discovered Bejeweled and started playing non-stop for hours. Soon, her mental pain and depression seemed to have vanished.

Tuesday October 8^th

Dear diary,

Today I read an article which basically says that researchers found that volunteers who played video games displayed improved mood and heart rhythms compared with volunteers who weren't playing. I have finally come to an answer to my obsession towards video games. They help me improve my mood when I’m stressed or sad. This is the reason I always want to play, it is not a bad obsession, but rather a good one.
If anyone asks me if video games are bad or not, I would just tell them that it depends on the perspective and the person itself. In my case, video games have been of great help and if anyone feels stressed like I do, then I would tell them to try some relaxing methods, including video games as the first option.

Video Games Presentation

This week we'll have to create a text and a presentation based on the movie "Play". Based on the movie, I've had a difficult time trying to decide which subtopic to choose but i finally decided to go for the good side of video games:
Subtopic: Video games as an escape mechanism.
Text-type: Diary Entry
Glogster Nickname: joporto
Other sources of information:

• 6 Ways Games Can Encourage Happiness
• How Might Video Games Be Good for Us?
• Video Games: An Escape From Reality?
• Video games help many escape depression and other mental disorders

Here is the video of the movie "Play":