Video games can be seen in either a positive or negative way depending on the person who is viewing it, for example:

A adult who has children would look at it from the perspective on what is best for their children so they would probably prefer them to play an educational game rather than a violent game as that will have good effefcts on their child.

A stereotypical teenager would see video games in a good light, as it is a good way to interact with other people, it's fun and a great way to pass time.

A big issue with gaming is the age rating. Certain games can contain sex scenes, violence, drug use and much more. These games are usually rated an 18 so only an 18 year old person could buy it. However, nothing is stopping them from selling it on, or buying it for an underage friend or family member. So underage people are influenced easier, and might think that the material that they are seeing on the game is deemed sociable in society and carry out illegal events in real life just because they are influenced by the game.

A positive side to gaming is that there can be aspects of exercising and healthy lifestyle. For example, the wii fit can help people lose weight and get in shape. It's great because you can do it at home in the comfort of your own living room. A lot of people feel like they don't have time to go out and exercise so this is a perfect solution. However even though exercise is being done, it's still a lot better to go outisde in the fresh air and better scenery.