beginning, primitive,

multi player

basic graphics

home consoles/ arcade

expanding graphics and capabilities

targeting older age groups

pushing limits of age appropriate material

computer and console based

portable and hand held options

consoles take control as PCs become too expensive

portable grows in popularity

more advanced graphics and controls

more physically interactive options

internet connected interaction grows worldwide

beginning of communication

more violent games can be connected to crimes

internet communication and lead to child trafficking

addictive behaviors of gaming

living virtually verses living in reality

influencing tv and movies

used in education

aggressive sexism