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Why I Like Video Games Better than TV
Cordova, TN; December 27, in the year of our Lord 2013--Family
Friendly Gaming, the industry leader in covering the family
friendly video games is broadcasting why they like video games
better than television. The main reasons are control, time,
value, and flexibility. When you watch a television station you
are at the whims of whatever the broadcaster decides to show
you. You watch their shows, their commercials, and they have all
the control. Which is why DVDs are better than cable or
satellite. You can sell back what you purchased. In a video game
you control where your character goes. You control what levels,
characters, and items are used. Video games have a set number of
objects. Still you are in control of what happens.
Television is set up in thirty minute blocks. A show may be one
hour – much less since it is infested with commercials. Movies
can be two hours or longer. Many games can be played for five or
ten minutes and put down. Families get more time out of a video
game than they do our of any television show or movie. Which
brings me right into value. The amount of money paid for
television is extreme. How often do you say there is nothing on?
Or you say there is nothing you want to watch. You keep paying
that monthly fee whether you use it or not. Whether you
appreciate those shows or not. With video games you purchase
each game you want to play. You play it many hours so you get a
better value for your time/dollar.
Home consoles generally have the same flexibility as television.
You need to be in the living room to watch that television show.
The Wii U is a major exception to that rule. Thanks to the Wii U
Gamepad families can use the television for something else while
playing that game. Hand held video game devices allow families
to take their favorite games with them. Meaning on the bus, in
the car, and more. A Nintendo DS/DSi/3DS are all portable enough
to fit into a pocket. The PSP/PS Vita are a bit larger but can
still be transported comfortably. Recent devices like the iPad
will allow families to download certain shows (for a price of
course) and watch them on the run. This is not live television
though.
All in all I come down on the video game side over the
television side. I can interact, have a better value, better
time management, and its more flexible. What about you? Do you
like to let others control things for you? Or do you like to be
in control?
God bless,
Paul Bury
Family Friendly Gaming