Zhu1 Yunyi Zhu Mrs. Thompson ENG 1101-TOAB 12 November 2018 E-gaming is Not a Waste of Time E-sport gaming is currently becoming a worldwide phenomenon as witnessed through the huge events and tournaments that are watched by millions of enthusiastic fans. Many people wonder whether playing video games can be considered a real sport. Notably, even though e-gaming is as not physically demanding as the other sports, its structure, strong fan base, and the requirements have made the sport to look like a real sport. However, on the other hand, there is a lot of controversy surrounding it in the sense that a majority of people feel that the negative outweighs the positives of the sport. Some of the concerns include addiction, abuse, and risky behaviour. Therefore, this leads them to conclude that e- gaming is a waste of time. E-gaming is not a waste of time since it allows people to relax, enables them to become more productive, and, at the same time, can make some economic benefits. The opponents argue that the sport has quite a number of negative effects on minors in the sense that they do more harm than good to them. The most cited case is that the games promote violent behaviour among this particular population. In my opinion, the games are not to be blamed. However, the blame can be laid on those who play the game full time. Also, it is important to note that the society has classified games into two types, which are good and bad. The good entertainment according to society includes reading, exercising, and playing chess. On the other hand, bad entertainment is considered watching Television, surfing the internet, and playing video games. They argue that sports can sharpen reflexes and enhance Zhu 2 physical fitness while reading enhances your imagination and playing chess will keep one’s brain active and enriches one’s social life. This makes them believe that the skills gained from the game can only be used in that game and are not useful in other areas of life since it stops someone from socializing and studying and this is not beneficial at all. E-gaming is not a waste of time since it has its economic benefits. For instance, Turkey is hoping the e-gaming exports to reach $ 1 billion by the close of 2018 since the industry has been developing at a rapid pace in the past years. This has been attributed to the increased global interest in the games that have been developed by the country’s local producers. For Instance, Ankara has set a high record of 40% in terms of exports. This translated to $700 million in sales revenue, which was an improvement from 2016’s 25% exports and $500 million in sales revenue. Additionally, it is projected that the gaming sector in 2023 the exports will be valued at $ 10 billion dollars (Plus Company Updates, 2018). Another example includes the Taiwanese Company Themaltake technology sees a lot of opportunities in the internet cafes and the beginner-level and middle-level gamers since they have been getting stability to Filipino gamers (Business Mirror, 2016). The other major benefit is that it has created an opportunity for the developers to become more innovative and creative with their products. This has led to them being recognized in the annual e-gaming Awards. The most recent one being the EGR B2B awards that were held at the Hurlingham Club in London to celebrate excellence in e-gaming disciplines that included payments, software and Information Technology. Besides them bagging awards they have been able to create job opportunities. This further strengthens the argument that e-gaming is not a waste of time (Plus Companies Updates, 2017). In conclusion, one cannot ignore the argument brought forth by the opposing side. However, e-gaming would be a waste if the person engaging in it misuses it therefore, that is Zhu 3 why the manufacturers are reminded to have disclaimers such as the game can be addictive. This will be enough warning to the players. The readers have learnt from the topic that egaming have quite a number of benefits thanks to the recent articles that have been highlighted the economic benefits. Therefore, it is important for all of us to start viewing egaming as an opportunity to enhance creativity and innovation which subsequently leads to economic development. Zhu 4 Annotated Bibliography "Local Companies shine at Annual e-Gaming Awards (1)." Plus Company Updates, 15 June 2017. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A497254191/ITOF?u=troy25957&sid=I TOF&xid=87fd798b. Accessed 12 Nov. 2018. I found the article to be important because it further reinforces the argument that e-gaming is not a waste of time since people are being honoured for their contribution in making the gaming products. "Turkey targets e-gaming exports to reach USD 1bn in 2018." Plus Company Updates, 10 May 2018. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com.libproxy.troy.edu/apps/doc/A538005709/ITOF?u=troy2595 7&sid=ITOF&xid=94bd5f2c. Accessed 12 Nov. 2018. The article talks about how the game developers in Turkey have contributed to economic developments through the exports of their products. The article provides the reader with an in- depth analysis of how the industry is growing through the data they have provided. I found it to be quite informative since it gave my argument a strong basis. Tumampos, Stephanie. "Thermaltake Sees PHL e-Gaming, PC Components Growing Market." Business Mirror, May 09, 2016. ProQuest, https://search-proquestcom.libproxy.troy.edu/docview/1787768929?accountid=38769. The second article that I found is this particular one that gives an analysis of a Company that is also in the business of producing e-gaming products. The article also gives a synopsis of how the industry is growing and also gives the reader projections Zhu 5 to support its basis. I found this article to be quite helpful since it also gave support to my argument. Zhu 6 Works Cited "Local Companies shine at Annual e-Gaming Awards (1)." Plus Company Updates, 15 June 2017. GeneralOneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A497254191/ITOF?u=tro y25957&sid=ITOF&xid=87fd798b. Accessed 12 Nov. 2018. Tumampos, Stephanie. "Thermaltake Sees PHL e-Gaming, PC Components Growing Market." Business Mirror, May 09, 2016. ProQuest, https://search-proquestcom.libproxy.troy.edu/docview/1787768929?accountid=38769. "Turkey targets e-gaming exports to reach USD 1bn in 2018." Plus Company Updates, 10 May 2018. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com.libproxy.troy.edu/apps/doc/A538005709/ITOF?u=troy2595 7&sid=ITOF&xid=94bd5f2c. Accessed 12 Nov. 2018. Thermaltake sees PHL e-gaming, PC components growing market Tumampos, Stephanie . Business Mirror ; Makati City [Makati City]09 May 2016. ProQuest 文档链接 According to Lee, the company sees a large take-up of the latter, especially for Internet cafes and beginner-level and mid-level gamers. WITH a 2015 Philippine revenue of $500,000, Thermaltake Technology Co. Ltd. sees a lot of progress in the personal computer (PC) hardware and cooling system in the Philippines. The potential is there, Judy Lee, integrated sales and marketing representative of Thermaltake for the Philippines, said. People are into modding and water cooling. Thermaltake, a Taiwanese technology company had been in the industry since 2010. Their products include powersupply units and PC cases. According to Lee, the company sees a large take-up of the latter, especially for Internet cafes and beginner-level and mid-level gamers. She told the Business Mirror the ROG Internet shops in Davao City use the firm's products. PC modding has become a favorite hobby. Just recently, Filipino Jesse Palacio won first place at Thermaltake's second season of the international CaseMOD competition. Palacio, according to Lee, modified a PC casing through Thermaltake's components. Thermaltake e-sports is also getting its stability to Filipino gamers. They have already supported a Philippine team for five years. Although the Philippine gaming community is still small and most players are from the beginner to the mid-level range, Thermaltake is seeing this as an opportunity for its products to take off in this market. Thermaltake Technology e-sports is starting to get more and more popular. They are into lighting, such as RGB keyboards, Lee said at their main office in Taipei. If we can get into Internet cafes [in Manila], that will be a good stepping stone. The Taiwanese company is taking it carefully, as they want to increase their sales in their e-gaming products. Johnny Hsu, product development and marketing director of Thermaltake, pointed out some difficulties in taking on e-sports in the Philippines. There is a short number of professional gamers and connectivity is an issue, Hsu said adding these are aside from the presence of big competitors in the industry. Still, he said they are confident to take their own stride in the market. Other products of Thermaltake that is hitting off the Philippine market is its liquid cooling system. Charlotte Chen, public relations manager of Thermaltake, expresses her positive outlook on the PC market in the Philippines. [The year] 2015 was a really good year for our ring fans, Chen said, pointing to one of the firm's cooling products. A lot of people notice Thermaltake with these lighting ring fans because they are iconic and they [Filipinos] are looking for an eye-catching component. Chen added they are seeing that market is going to grow. SEARCH.PROQUEST.COM PDF Page 1 of 2 : Cooling; Internet; Personal computers : Philippines : Thermaltake sees PHL e-gaming, PC components growing market : Tumampos, Stephanie : Business Mirror; Makati City : 2016 : May 9, 2016 : AsiaNet Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd. : Makati City /: Pakistan, Makati City : Business And Economics ISSN: 19081189 : Newspapers : English : News ProQuest ID: 1787768929 URL: https://search.proquest.com/docview/1787768929?accountid=38769 : Copyright 2016 Business Mirror : 2016-05-10 : ProQuest Central  2018 ProQuest LLC 条款与条件 联系 ProQuest SEARCH.PROQUEST.COM PDF Page 2 of 2 Module 6: Researched Aro X T A Quality Education, An An X T Troy University / Library х E Result List: e-gaming: Disc X General OneFile - Docume X E Result List: e-gaming: Disc X + 미 - G 1 e O TEA go.galegroup.com.libproxy.troy.edu/ps/i.do?v=2.1&u=troy25957&it=r&id=GALE%7CA538005709&p=ITOF&sw=w#similarArticles G Citation Tools Turkey targets e-gaming exports to reach USD 1bn in 2018 Highlights and Notes (0) Plus Company Updates. (May 10, 2018): Copyright: COPYRIGHT 2018 Plus Media Solutions Send to Google Drive™ Send to OneDrive™ FListen Print Full Text: E-mail Download Hong Kong: Education management information system has issued the following press release: Save to My Folder Turkey hopes that its e-gaming sector's exports would reach USD 1 billion in 2018 as the industry has been developing at a rapid pace in the past years, Hurriyet Daily News reported citing economy minister Nihat Zeybekci. The success is attributed to the increased global interest in games developed by local producers. Share + Translate Article Ankara already set a record-high in 2017 with exports growing by 40% on the year to USD 700 million. In 2016 exports rose by 25% on an annual basis to USD 500 million. within publication Related Subjects + The minister underlined that the government would continue supporting the gaming sector. In the meantime, Turkish game developers expect the country's exports to be in the scope of USD 2.5 billion and USD 10 billion in 2023, Hurriyet Daily News added. Source Citation (MLA 8th Edition) "Turkey targets e-gaming exports to reach USD 1bn in 2018." Plus Company Updates, 10 May 2018. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A538005709/ITOF? u=troy25957&sid=ITOF&xid=94bd5f2c. Accessed 7 Nov. 2018. Gale Document Number: GALE|A538005709 DELATED DECALIDES e Turkey_targets ....html ^ MLA 8 Models ....docx 11 Sentence Ar....doc e Midterm 123Key.pdf 9780134443874_....zip LM Chapter_04_....pdf 全部显示 х I 1 tait (1) S 20:01 2018/11/7 Module 6: Res X T A Quality Edux T Troy Universitx E结果列表:电子X E Thermaltakes X PQ Thermaltake х PQ 请求已完成 х E Local Compar X General One X + 미 - G E c O TE# go.galegroup.com.libproxy.troy.edu/ps/i.do?v=2.1&u=troy25957&it=r&id=GALE|A497226740&p=ITOF&Sw=w Citation Tools Local Companies shine at Annual e-Gaming Awards (1) Plus Company Updates. (June 13, 2017): Copyright: COPYRIGHT 2017 Plus Media Solutions Highlights and Notes (0) Send to Google Drive™ Send to OneDriveTM FListen Print Full Text: 目 M X E-mail Isle of Man: Isle of Man Airport, has issued the following news release: Download A number of Isle of Man e-Gaming companies were winners at the prestigious 2017 EGR B2B Awards by eGaming Review (EGR) magazine. Save to My Folder Share Isle of Man based Playtech had great success at the event, tak home five awards for best Bingo Supplier, Poker Network, Poker Software, Multi-Channel Supplier and Platform of the Year. Translate Article Local Companies Shine at Annual e-Gaming Awards within publication Local company Continent 8 took home the Datacentre of the Year award and Microgaming was presented with the award for best Mobile Gaming Software. Related Subjects + Jonathan Mills, Director of e-Business at the Department of Economic Development, commented: 'It is fantastic to see the Isle of Man so well represented at the EGR B2B Awards 2017. A number of local companies were celebrated for their innovation and dedication to developing new and exciting platforms, software and strategies for further growth. 'The Island's e-Business sector is thriving, with a global representation of gaming and ICT companies creating real jobs and growth on the Isle of Man. We are working hard to create an environment that allows businesses to prosper and flourish and it's great to see the industry recognising the talent and experience we have here on the Isle of Man.' Shimon Akad, COO at Playtech, commented: 'It's always a great honour to win an award at the EGR Awards, but to receive a record five trophies is fantastic, and great recognition for all the hard work our employees put in, in order to make each ProQuestDocum....pdf e Turkey_targets_....html MLA 8 Models ....docx 11 Sentence Ar....doc Midterm 123Key.pdf 9780134443874_....zip 全部显示 х I tao (1) S 20:10 2018/11/7 Module 6: Res X T A Quality Edux T Troy Universitx E结果列表:电X E Thermaltakes X PQ Thermaltake х PQ 请求已完成 х E Local Compar X General OneF X + 미 - G c O TE# go.galegroup.com.libproxy.troy.edu/ps/i.do?v=2.1&u=troy25957&it=r&id=GALE|A497226740&p=ITOF&Sw=w G2 platforms, software and strategies for further growth. 'The Island's e-Business sector is thriving, with a global representation of gaming and ICT companies creating real jobs and growth on the Isle of Man. We are working hard to create an environment that allows businesses to prosper and flourish and it's great to see the industry recognising the talent and experience we have here on the Isle of Man.' Shimon Akad, COO at Playtech, commented: 'It's always a great honour to win an award at the EGR Awards, but to receive a record five trophies is fantastic, and great recognition for all the hard work our employees put in, in order to make each and every Playtech product the leading product in its category. 'We work closely and have excellent relationships with all our global licensees and I'd like to take this opportunity to thank them for their continued support and co-operation. Our company continues to grow year-on-year and we are proud to call the Isle of Man our home.' The annual EGR B2B Awards celebrate excellence in a range of e-Gaming disciplines, including payments, software and IT. The 2017 EGR B2B Awards were held at 'The Hurlingham Club', London on Tuesday 6th June. Microgaming, Playtech, Iforium, Continent 8 and Netcetera were all nominated for awards, including Platform of the Year and Datacentre of the Year. In case of any query regarding this article or other content please contact: editorial@plusmediasolutions.com Source Citation (MLA 8th Edition) "Local Companies shine at Annual e-Gaming Awards (1)." Plus Company Updates, 13 June 2017. General OneFile, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A497226740/ITOF? u=troy25957&sid=ITOF&xid=9b664576. Accessed 7 Nov. 2018. Gale Document Number: GALE|A497226740 RELATED RESOURCES ProQuestDocum....pdf Turkey_targets_....html ^ W MLA 8 Models ....docx 11 Sentence Ar....doc e pdf Midterm 123Key.pdf 9780134443874_....zip 全部显示 х I tao (1) S 20:10 2018/11/7
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