This document discusses the evolution of video games from the 1970s to today. It notes that while early gamers were predominantly male, the demographic has diversified significantly. It outlines the development of the Duke Nukem franchise from 1991 to 2011 as an example. Today's games and gaming platforms are also much more diverse. The document discusses benefits of gaming like building confidence through achievable goals. It argues games deserve a place in libraries to encourage social interaction among young patrons and help teens see the library as a place for them. It speculates on future technologies like Oculus Rift and holodecks.

1. VIDEO GAMES IN THE
MODERN ERA
A Brief Presentation

2. GAMING IN THE PAST
1970s

3. GAMERS: THEN

4. GAMERS TODAY: DIVERSE

5. GAMERS TODAY:

6. EVOLUTION OF DUKE NUKEM
1991
1993
1996
2011

7. GAMES TODAY: DIVERSE

10. DEVICES TODAY:

11. HOW MUCH DO PEOPLE PLAY?

12. BENEFITS OF GAMING
Achievable goals build confidence
Constant feedback
Average 21 year old has gamed for 10,000
hours
Builds Social Skills

15. GAMING IN LIBRARIES
Encourages young patrons to interact with diverse peers, share their
expertise with others, and develop new strategies for gaming and
learning
 Games deserve their place among the other significant cultural
media of our time
Providing video games can help teens understand that the library is
a place for them as well.
providing access to media allows patrons access to additional
material to improve overall literacy skills

16. FUTURE OF GAMING
Oculus Rift HolodeckPC