DEJ #9

"The first thing we need to pay attention to is the difference between a games’ “surface”
messages, as presented in its in its graphics, audio and text (what is commonly called its
“content”) and a game’s underlying messages and required skills."

This article brings a good point to the word content. The only message that a game is given is by the content that is on the surface. One never really looks at the real meaning of the game. What the game actually does for a child. Yeah i agree some games can be really violent and cause a child to be around more violence when playing it but they never really know what the violence is stating, some children know it is bad and think that a game is just fun, while other children can take stuff serious. I believe that games like these should be based on your thoughts if your own child should be playing them. I agree that gaming surface content can be bad but the hidden message itself can help a child become social if its like Xbox live where you are able to chat with people all over the world. A lot of games can help a child with hand and eye coordination, and can be a very positive things for some children who need the help. Also my thoughts in the social content it helps a child be able to actuallly talk, for example if one is really shy being able to socialize on this game your not really seeing ones face just hearing their voice which helps a child's speech.