The Potential of Video Gaming in Addressing Global Issues

Abstract

Currently, video games have become a rapidly growing industry in our globe. However, they are mostly seen as having a detrimental influence on society. This research aims to investigate and analyse the beneficial effects of the gaming business and its potential in addressing various global challenges. The modern environment has seen a significant upsurge in the video gaming business, establishing it as a swiftly expanding sector. This study aims to thoroughly investigate and explore the positive aspects of the gaming business, despite the common belief that video games mostly have negative impacts on society. By doing so, it aims to clarify the ways in which gaming positively helps to addressing various global concerns. These techniques include the areas of Education and Learning, Social Impact and Empathy, and Crowd-Sourcing and Problem Solving. 1. Education & Learning: Video games have the potential to revolutionize academics by providing immersive learning and interactive experiences. It may also aid in envisioning certain levels, which can facilitate a deeper comprehension. 2. Gaming may facilitate the comprehension of many cultures and enhance social awareness, hence contributing to social impact and empathy. Multiplayer connectedness facilitates emotional and mental connection, allowing players to build emotional bonds with game characters inside the gaming environment. 3. Crowd-sourcing and problem solving: Video games facilitate comprehension of global concerns via virtual reality, devoid of any real-world consequences. It enables the connection with a vast number of actors and addressing significant global challenges.