Special Track on Games and Entertainment

Games are an integral part of the human experience. Starting in our childhood and continuing throughout our lives they teach us about the world through the concepts of rules, strategies, and outcomes. They help prepare us for our future, provide entertainment, bring us together socially, and give us characters to root for -- making ordinary people heroes for a moment. Digital games build on centuries of play and interaction bringing to the modern age a unique and creative form. Fully integrated into modern life, the video game industry now rivals that of the motion picture and music industries and their products are fully integrated into our digital lifestyles. Computers with advanced graphics capabilities have contributed to the immersive interactive experience that attracts many to spend as much of their leisure time playing video games as watching television or listening to music.