The document discusses the author's enjoyment of video games and the PlayStation 4 gaming system. The author finds that video games help reduce stress and release negative energy. Their favorite gaming system is the PlayStation 4 due to its home entertainment capabilities and affordable price. Sony, the creator of the PlayStation 4, is a large electronics company headquartered in Japan. The author also enjoys using virtual reality through the PlayStation VR and watching Let's Play videos online.

1. VIDEO GAMING
Curtis Canty Jr

2. THE PERFECT STRESS BUFFER
• Video games have provided me with ways to take my mind off of stressful things.
• Gives me a medium that allows me to release any negative energy.
• Video games have shown to help people with pain by releasing an analgesic.
• Video games have also shown to help those with Autism.

3. MY FAVORITE GAME SYSTEM: PS4
• My personal favorite gaming system is the PlayStation4.
• It is the perfect home entertainment system in my personal opinion.
• It is now priced at $299, dropping from the original price of $400.
• The Playstation4 Pro is an upgraded version set to release soon.
• The Pro will gave feature such as 4K video and better processors.
• They both will support PlayStation VR, a virtual reality headset.

4. THE COMPANY BEHIND THE PLAYSTATION 4
 Sony, founded in 1946, is a company that makes all
sorts of electronics that are used around the world.
 Their headquarters is located Konan Minato-ku,
Tokyo, Japan; the origin of the company.
 They are the creators of the PS4, PS4Pro, and
PlayStation VR.
 They have been apart of my life since I was born
mainly through their gaming systems and other
electronics.
 I'm willing to bet everyone here has had at least one
device made by Sony during their life time!

5. GAMEPLAY FOOTAGE
• Video containing gameplay on the
PS4 with the PlayStation VR.
• PlayStation VR offers a more
immersive experience.
• Gives you an escape from the real
world.

6. IMMERSIVE GAMEPLAY
• New Technologies are developed frequently that allow for users to
immerse themselves deeper into their games.
• The PlayStation VR is a good example.
• A lot of these innovations come from studies and breakthroughs in fields
outside of gaming.
• For example, Virtual reality is used to train, educate, and simulate
environments based on the context your using it in.
• VR provides a safe environment that helps you understand certain
situations that people can learn to deal with in their own world, allowing
for better interactions in the real one.

7. SOCIAL GAMING
• Playing video games can get boring if you never have anyone to play
them with
• Its good to game with others either physically or over the internet.
• Social interaction combined with gaming can have good mental health
benefits.
• A good example of a gaming company that incorporates social
interaction through their games is Nintendo.
• Many of their games and game systems put emphasis on the social
aspect of gaming.
• The Mario Party series is an example of such a game.

8. LETS PLAY!
• Another emerging trend that I have
personally come to enjoy is watching
Lets Play videos.
• Users making videos of themselves
playing video games.
• Can be a good source of entertainment.
• Use them as a walkthrough and learn
facts about your favorite games.
• This video is an example of a Lets Play
gamer by the name of Markiplier.
• There are hundreds of YouTube
channels run by Lets Play gamers.

9. IN CONCLUSION…
• Video games have been a medium for me to release stress.
• Play in moderation of course, know when to stop.
• Enjoy games that get other involved for a better experience either online or in
person. The more the merrier!
• The companies that make your favorite system may have a load of other products
you didn’t know about, check them out!
• Most of all, be healthy. Don’t forget your real life obligations. Gaming doesn’t solve
problems, they only help to cope with them.

10. Works Cited Page
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