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Video Games

Many people enjoy and spend a lot of time playing video games. Some people

think these games are a waste of time. But did you know that video games

can help you become a better person? A video game is an electronic game
in which one or more people interact through commands, with a device

equipped with video images. This electronic device, known generally as a

platform, can be a computer, a console or a portable device like a mobile
phone. Today, video games are one of the primary industries of art and

entertainment.

Many people believe that video games only have a negative effect on players

for many reasons. These games, in their opinion, can be the cause of ill-
health. For example, sitting in the same place and position for many hours

and pressing the same buttons repeatedly makes your hands and eyes tired.

You would be physically tired and have difficulty sleeping. This, in turn,
could affect your performance in school or work. Another point is that video

games waste your time and energy. Players often spend a lot of time to finish

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