Explain the statement ‘Virtual Games are a Reality’ with the help of textual evidences from the lesson ‘Virtually True’.

Virtual world or cyberspace is an environment using computer technology to create a simulated, three-dimensional world that a user can manipulate and explore while feeling as if he were in that world. In such an environment, the user feels as if he’s in a real space, interacting with the environment however he may choose to do.

However, some psychologists are concerned that virtual reality games could psychologically affect a player. They suggest that these games place a player in violent situations, particularly as the perpetuator of violence and could result in the user becoming desensitized. It is also believed that such games could lead to cyber addiction. Since the environment in these games is usually very appealing, and puts the player in a position of absolute power, with available resources, the player might not want to ‘return’ to the real world altogether. There have been several news stories of gamers neglecting their real lives for their online, in-game presence.

Studies indicate that people can have real physical and emotional reactions to stimuli within a virtual game. Thus, it is quite possible that a victim of a virtual attack could feel real emotional trauma, and might carry this emotional baggage in real life, leading to complications in their relationships with real people.

Attempt either Part (A) or Part (B)

PART (A)

Answer the following questions in 100-120 words each: