1-7 Assignment: From Issue to Persuasion
Terry Hutton
Southern New Hampshire University
ENG-123: English Composition II
Iris Lancaster
March 5, 2023
PART ONE: Select two potential issues that are related to your career or degree.
Issue One: How has the history of video games reflected and influenced societal values and beliefs?
SIDE ONE (PRO): Having undergone dramatic technological and cultural changes in just a few short decades, video games have become an integral part of our culture, reflecting, and influencing societal values and beliefs in many ways (Fromme, 2003). Video games have been used to explore different aspects of human behavior from violence and aggression to compassion and cooperation (Shoshani,
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The history of video games has reflected and influenced societal values and beliefs in a diversity of ways, evolving into a mainstream form of entertainment that has held a profound effect on popular culture, and in turn, our society as a collective. From early arcade games to the sophisticated, high-definition console games we have today, video games have been used to promote ideas and values, shape our identities, and even influence our political views.
For people connected to the field of Game Art and Development, understanding the impact of video games in our society is essential. As game developers, it is important to be cognizant of the potential influence of our designs and the manner in which our games can shape the beliefs and values of our players. It is also vital to recognize the cultural impact of video games and the opportunities that exist for creating games that have a positive influence on our society. By understanding the history of video games and their impact on our lives, game developers can help create more meaningful and engaging experiences foe their