I have to really keep an open mind for this "thing." I am not a game person. I don't like cards, board games, party games, sports on tv, video games or computer games. But I realize others do so onward and upward!
So while I'm waiting for the Pirate game to download, I guess I could see some use for online games in the library. Actually, quite a few kids already come in and play online games. They are always asking me what the URLS for Disney and Nickelodeon are. Mostly they help eachother find them.
If we had a room dedicated to YAs, games would be a real draw. But right now we can't really have them because of the noise level. Our library has three levels. Only the first level is used for books and and patron areas. The two higher levels are used for library programs and meeting rooms. We don't have the staffing to turn the second or third floor into a dedicated children's or a YA area--or even a reading or reference room. But if we had all the money and staffing in the world, this is what I would do--and then we would have gaming and music and podcasts and whatever the "next thing" is.
Arrrr. Just as I suspected. I can't STAND playing video/computer games. I do not have the patience and get frustrated VERY easily. I don't see how folks (like my husband) can get so addicted to them.
I'm all for having space for games for YAs in the library--just don't make me play!!!!
Second Life is interesting but still not something that I would like. It is like the old SimCity games of old but more complex I'm sure.
Still, it's cool to learn about them. Again--not for me personally. I am obviously not a fun person. As for the interaction with other people in the game--it is just too much for me--the print is too small and there is too much going on--I have absolutely no hand-eye coordination. It about drove me crazy in the few minutes that I spent trying it. My husband is annoyed with me because I don't want to try Guitar Hero either!
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