A video game is a virtual program usually composed of visual effects, mechanisms and audio.
Depending on the device, the mediums to interact with are (touch)screens, buttons, controller and keyboards.
All these devices require electricity to work whether batteries, accumulator or attachment to a power source.
Video games exist in physical (CD’s, cassettes) and in digital format.
Breakdown
Visual effects
These are received through the eyes, the signals are going to the brain. Looking at a stroboscope for example may cause a neurological effect in the brain, whether it’s in the interest of the individual or not. Focusing the eyes at the same spot for long time may cause eyestrain. Forgetting to give the eyes a break from the short distance and eye movement may become a habit.
The screen’s light is artificial and has still the potential to stimulate the brain to think it’s daytime, therefore encourage to stay awake.
Audio
This is optimal, assuming it can be turned off and on.
The sound goes through the speakers / headset to the ears.
Sound is always associated with something, hearing a birds twitter (ha ha) for example comes along with a bird in the mind.
Furthermore can sound be connected to certain events once experienced, whether pleasant or not.
Hearing a certain sound that may already be hardwired in the brain due to a certain event may cause a flashback.
Mechanisms
They’re dictating the game, the part on which the brain is most focused during playing.
System/s which encourages to practice certain behavior/s with a reward at the other side along the progress.
- MMOPG’s for example require teamplay to progress.
- Solo player games depends on the individual alone.
- Strategy games can’t be won without planning ahead and managing multiple tasks simultaneous.
- Shooters are won by killing.
- Riddle games require thinking
Practice certain behaviours in a virtual reallity may influence the psyche, especially with associated frequent rewards without effort.
People who are in charge of the direction of the game can use it to their advantage by giving people baits, to name a few:
Content is going to be removed.
Limited event available during that timespan.
A discount associated with the game as well as its services.
Such things are also known as scam, pyramid or Ponzi scheme.
Consideration
Playing video games can be utilized as both an advantage and disadvantage by streaming, making videos, practicing skills, relaxation and neglecting real life.
Regarding to reduce the hazards which are connected due to the devices are bluelight glasses and using cables instead WLAN because of the EMF.
It’s up to you how you use video games.
It’s up to you if you want video games even to be part of your life at the first place.