Use of HL2

[The_Don]

I've enjoyed reading information from these forums which describe the advances in computer technology taking place, and how HL2 is a showcase for some of them. Many of these, I feel, will help make games more beneficial as well as entertaining.
It has been known for some time that playing computer games improves reaction times, dexterity and memory. Games like Call of Duty provide historical insight which sticks in your head. However, the advances in physics and AI will provide improvements in other areas, such as tactical and lateral thinking in real-time.
This all depends, of course, on how you choose to play. This doesn't mean that it's good to play for hours on end. What I am saying is that games like this IN MODERATION, are fast becoming great ways of learning. Games can be made tough now by making the opponent more intelligent, whilst in the past they were simply made unrealistically tougher. Now you can think more (which is good for you) rather than just search for a weakness (which is boring).

 

[Finger]

Now, if we can only hook each kid to an exercise bike, which charges a generator, and make them pedal in order to play the games, we will solve the worlds energy crisis and improve our educational system in one stroke.

 

[dura]

I have a feeling that Alyx is going to teach me plenty of things, and Barney will as well if I decide to hop on the other side of the fence.

 

[Citizen 1150421]

the thread is booo

 

[Some_God]

Meh.......

 

[oldagerocker]

Pong was very educational, it thought me everything i know about football.

 

[Dalamari]

Playing games to teach will NEVER happen because the player changes the outcome, so if you play MOHAA to learn about WW2 (its unrealistic, just imagine it isnt) and you blow your buddies leg off with a nade, well, all he learned there is the bone structure of the calf.

 

[Impulse147]

Now, if we can only hook each kid to an exercise bike, which charges a generator, and make them pedal in order to play the games, we will solve the worlds energy crisis and improve our educational system in one stroke.

recently on the news here in ohio, they showcased a pc that required u to pedal on an exercise bike for 30 min. in order to play for about 5-6 hours on it. it wasn't a generator or anything just some type of locking mechanism.

 

[CrazyHarij]

I'm going to create a perpetum mobile machine in the engine, and make lots and lots of money and maybe donate valve a cent

 

[MiccyNarc]

No thank you..

 

[mxmadman]

Pong was very educational, it thought me everything i know about football.

Pong...Football...Pong...Footbal......What are you smoking man? :afro: :afro: :afro: :afro: :x

 

[Tiddalick]

I'm going to create a perpetum mobile machine in the engine, and make lots and lots of money and maybe donate valve a cent

Do you mean a "Perpetual Motion" machine per chance? :thumbs:

 

[63]

This is kinda in the wrong section, but meh

I agree, Killing bots should be a crime.

 

[Hazar]

Throw the ball in HL2 to solve your physics problem.

 

[Llyranor]

Video games save lives http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/04/07/health/main610601.shtml

 

[ailevation]

:naughty: Props to Valve and you all. I've learned many great things due to the anticipation of Half Life 2.

 

[63]

:naughty: Props to Valve and you all. I've learned many great things due to the anticipation of Half Life 2.

I've learned how many pudding cups I can eat in an hour.. 54 Go away Maxi!!

 

[adulus]

Video games save lives http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/04/07/health/main610601.shtml

lmao! thats is a funny article. HL2 is training surgeons. heh.

 

[Asuka]

Pong was very educational, it thought me everything i know about football.

hahaha. Lol.

lmao! thats is a funny article. HL2 is training surgeons. heh.

WowoW!