Rhizome Experiment, Fall 2015

Introduction: Different Variations of Self in Video Games

       There are many ways in which the self can be expressed. One very common and unique way of expression of self is through playing video games. For those who do not play video games, it might seem different for someone to be able to express themselves through the likes of video games, yet the virtual world acts as an escape from reality. In turn, people become immersed with the different phases of video games and virtual worlds.
     There are some key things to weigh into consideration when factoring information about the self. The three main things are age, race, and gender. Throughout the many different video games, platforms, and means of communication, there are ways in which each aspect of the self can be addressed and altered.  In terms of age, there are many different platforms and video games that may be deemed appropriate or suitable for others. Along with that, there are ways in which you can express yourself through race and skin color. Also, other people become immersed through simulations that engulf such a feeling of reality that they essentially get lost in these virtual worlds. I will be discussing the different factors and phases that contribute to the development of self and this feeling of immersion in the world of video games.
 

This page has tags:

Contents of this tag: