I have played Bejewelled 2, Zuma, Bookworm, Alchemy, Typo Shark, Diner Dash and Bonnies Bookstore. I have decided not to record my scores, as I never realized how competetive I am, once I started playing I couldn’t stop trying to get a better score.
My eyes are sore, my hands ache and I am exhausted. I certainly didn’t find it relaxing. I feel like that guy in the commercial who wouldn’t leave his computer or go out with his friends because he is addicted to online gambling.
As for gaming and virtual worlds being of interest to libraries I can’t think of much other than a virtual library where information and materials can be obtained online from anywhere.
Gaming could be used somehow in tutorials this might make them more interesting.
