In the Beginning...

I always want to do something related to the video game industry, but I never knew where to start. I've tried to write video game reviews only to realize many are doing the same thing. I've tried to do podcast and live stream with other gamers but with no success.

However, just recently I came across a video by AsapSCIENCE and it sparks this idea; start a blog and collect as many resources on the positive side of video game as possible. I'm not sure how far will this lead me down the rabbit hole, but there is no where else to go but forward.

So my journey begins...

Here is the very first resource that I came across and it is also a tribute to AsapSCIENCE. I hope this spark something in your mind as well.

If the above video did not convince you to continue this journey with me, maybe this "bonus" fact will. The Entertainment Software Association stated that "58% of Americans play video games" in their "2013 Essential Facts" publication. That simply means, every other person that you came across is a potential gamer.

A Glimpse to The World of A Gamer

When I say the word "video game", what is the first thing that comes to mind? Some may think of the time sitting in front of a TV, enjoying every heart-pounding, action-packed moment from the latest first person shooter game available in the market. Other may picture about the time they spent starring at their phone, playing an unbelievably addictive candy-related app during their leisure time. Regardless of the image that pops up in your head, do you feel like there are something else lingering in the background? like a "bad taste in your month" sort of feeling?

There are negative vibes around "video game." This feeling maybe cause by the many times we being told (probably forcefully) to put down the controller/phone. Or maybe the time that we happened to come across a published article about video games introduce violence to young children.

The question then becomes, is "video game" good or bad for us? There are thousands of online and offline resources supporting both side of the argument. However it seems to me that the general public is mostly exposed to the negative side of things. As a gamer, I'm here to make a stand. My statement is simple and clear, I believe "video game" can have a positive impact to our daily lives, granted that we are using it properly. Therefore, I'm going to make use of this blog to document the findings that supports the positive side of "video game".