Are Computer Games Just For Children?

No! Adults play games just as much as children do. The fact that some games are rated '18' indicates that games are designed for adults as well as children. Adults can also enjoy many of the games that children enjoy, as well as ones that are aimed at adults.

Games such as 'Resident Evil' and 'Silent Hill' are aimed at adults because they contain scenes that would not suit young children, such as violence, gore and bad language.

Many adults will end up playing computer games because they have purchased a console for their children. Playing computer games can be a social event, and many adult couples may play against each other for fun or get their friends round to join in.

Although adults play computer games, it is probably true that the majority of adult computer games players are males. This seems to be the case judging from the amount of games released which involve car racing, football, golf and other sports games, as well as 'shoot 'em up' games.

Computer Games are now designed for all age ranges. Their use is wide spread and the sale of games is beginning to overtake other media such as DVD.

The use of games in learning has also taken off in recent year with game based learning being of serious interest in education and business. Within the military the use of serious games is widespread.

Computer games are now developed and marketed at adults with the a cinema style rating system now in place. Games are now seen as part of the mainstream with the Nintendo Wii being a particular success. The success of the wii in the home market has seen it nicknamed the couples consoles by serious gamers! A review of the computer magazine Edge will see the range of games that are being developed for adults.