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    Chapter 2

    Foreigh Literature

    Dockrill (2012) stated that students who regularly spend time playingonline games are
    developing analytical and problem-solving skills that can alsohelp them in their schoolwork. He
    also said that when you play online games
    you’re solving puzzles to move to the next level and that involves using some ofthe general
    knowledge and skills in maths, reading, and science that you’ve
    been taught during the day.Computer games have become one of the most important
    entertainmenttools for children, teenagers and even adults all around the globe. Allowingaccess
    to the virtual world with unlimited possibilities, computer gamescompulsively attract many
    people. In fact, they have become an integral part ofhuman society. In other words, by providing
    virtual fun and entertainingenvironments (Demirbileka & lema Tamer, 2010), and having
    characteristics

    such as being interesting and exciting, computer games stimulate motivationand create a sense of
    enjoyment of learning. They not only have become one ofthe most significant recreations for all
    age groups, but also they have potentialsto be used for educational purposes as a new strategy
    (Prensky, 2003; Tuzaun& et al., 2009; Grimley & et al., 2011). Therefore, video games can no
    longer beseen as mere entertainment tools. Today the positive effects of video games
    areemphasized more than ever. As Games have become a tool to communicate,teach, and
    influence attitudes and behavior, numerous studies have suggestedthat they have positive effects
    on problem solving, achievement as well ascreating interest and commitment in learning
    (Tuzaun & et al., 2009; Kim,Park, & baek, 2009).In an experiment by Williams (2006), school
    performance increased afterthe participants dramatically decreased (limited time spent using
    technology to30 minutes per day) their usage of all technology, including video games.Finally,
    Jaruratanasirikul, et.al, (2009) found that the excessive playing ofvideo games (five hours or
    more per session) resulted in school grades thatwere below a 3.00 average, and that time spent
    playing was a predictor ofacademic performance. They also suggested that video games
    indirectly lead todecreased performance through promoting violence. Finally, they noted
    thatplaying video games took time away from school activities, homework, socialinteraction,
    etc.However, there is also plenty of research to suggest that interactive videogames can actually
    lead to increased academic performance (Anand, 2007).

    Smyth (2007) suggested that complex games may lead to academicsuccess by engaging players
    in problem solving, critical thinking, andcreativity.Anand (2007) also found that males were
    more prone to these resultsthan females, because males tend to play video games more. The
    penetration ofvideo games into the United States alone is huge, with at least 90% of
    homeshaving children that have played (rented or owned) video games. This is arecord level that
    continues to increase. 55% of console players and 66% ofonline players are over 18. The college
    demographic seems to be the majorgroup of gamers simply because they have a lack of parental
    supervision andthey have more flexible schedules, allowing for more play
    time. The studies and literature concerning the effects of online games to theacademic
    performance of the students are contradictory because some of themsuggest that online games
    may lead to negative effects while others said that itgives positive benefits The relationship
    between the usage of computer gamesand academic performance has no definitive answer to the
    question of whethercomputer games disrupt academic performance.

    Local Literature

    Vinluan (2016) stated that computer gaming is one of the fast-developingsectors of this
    generation of computer technology. Computer games offer theirpatrons with a new dimension of
    virtual entertainment. The youth especially,college students are the usual patrons of computer
    games. According to NIKOMedia Research (2017), the projected number of online gamers in the

    Philippines rose from 21 million in 2012 to 28.72 million in 2014. Meanwhile,statistics from
    Juha Sompinmaki of Tech in Asia show that about 409, of thegaming population of the
    Philippines is aged 18-24 years old.Furthermore, many multiplayer games such as DOTA or
    Defense of theAncients and LOL or League of Legends involve cooperation with other
    onlineplayers in order o win. These games encourage players to make the most oftheir individual
    skills to contribute to the team

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