Video Games Are Precious
Today is a day for retrospection. Five years ago, life in America had changed. The war on terror had taken center stage. The Fall of 2001 was a dark time. After watching the remains of the World Trade Center smolder for almost a month, I was feeling glum. The effects of 9/11 could be seen everywhere. We were told to go about life as normal. Yet, how could that be? What was normal?
There was a reprieve. There was joy to be found - Video Games.
The quarter following 9/11 was a great time for gamers. Mythic Entertainment launched Dark Age of Camelot. This game was more than just a dramatic improvement over EverQuest. DAoC was a community. It was a place for people to gather, to share ideas and to have fun. Similarly, Bill Gates unleashed his XBOX in Times Square. This brought much needed jubilation to New Yorkers and the rest of the world. Playing Halo with friends was a great way to bring life back to normal.
That is why video games are precious to me. It is important in life to have a good amount of fun. In a time when it was too easy to focus on the negative, the Internet and video games brought some much needed fun and entertainment. Looking back, I realize the importance of video games. They're more than just a toys. They're part of our culture. They are part of what makes life normal.
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