Dissertation

As part of this module, we must write a dissertation on any topic we like, as long as it is in relation to gaming of course!

If I am being honest, it is not something I have been looking forward to starting. This is due to the fact that I feel like I wouldn't have enough to talk about. But after reading through my previous post I have come up with a few ideas.

The main idea that I would like to focus on is Online Gaming. This is something I have never taken part in, not sure if it was due to the fact that I didn't find it that appealing or because I didn't have any broadband at home. But I find it fascinating to see that so many people are part of this environment. I think it would be interesting to find out why they have been drawn to it and to differentiate between the casual online gamers and the serious online gamers. What sets them apart? Is it the environment they chose to play in or is it due to the player themselves? I also feel that I can introduce a number of topics which I have already mentioned in previous posts such as learning and community. The social factor, which is an obvious characteristic of online gaming will play a huge part in this investigation. It should be interesting :)