Rules and Addiction

Rules are placed within video games for the player to understand on what and what not to in the game for the character to progress within the game without getting killed for instance. It also set boundaries in the game so that the player can’t cheat in a game or alter the game on how it’s played so they gain an advantage over someone who is playing the game within the rules of the game. Games such as Call of Duty is often hacked by people who want to gain a significant advantage in the game by coming invincible or having unlimited ammunition which is not allowed and usually monitored and banned by the games administrator. Game developers put in these certain rules and regulation in the game so the game is balanced and fun to play in single player and multiplayer.

When players become hooked to the game they become Addicted, as it is very unhealthy can have a negative impact on the mind and body of the gamer. Gamers are usually become addicted due to being too immersed in the game as its realism make the gamer feel that their in the game world, also the fact that the game have unreal features that the gamer may not be able to do in real life such as flying, shoot guns, deal drugs etc. Competition within video games can also make the player attached to the game as they believe that playing more will make them better and beat everyone they face. Video Game developer may purposely make the game addictive as they want their game to be the most played video and more popular in comparison to the competition.