During the 90s, no one would've thought that the Internet would be part of everybody's lives. That it would reach a point where it controls our lives. It's most apparent in the case of online games.

During the heyday of video games (think Nintendo), many term papers have discussed its pros and cons. It's not much different from online games, but the scope is wider. As for whether it's good or bad, it's a tough call to make.

College students wanting to write a term paper about online games would have to think carefully of what angle to discuss. Here are some suggested topics:

In 2006, Nintendo launched Wii Sports; it's the latest of the company's Wii series. The game is a collection of five sports simulations, which is designed to demonstrate the motion-sensing capabilities of players. Is this game a good substitute for REAL sports? The answer seems easy, but there are some IFS. One is if Wii Sports gives lazy people an excuse not to engage in REAL physical activities. Another thing is those with weight issues (can Wii games help them?). Expect term papers of contrasting reactions on this.

One reason why Facebook is so popular is its games. Geo Challenge and Food Fling are two of the most popular in the site. A recent study from the University of Melbourne cited that employee's productivity increased after spending some time in Facebook during working hours. Students can write a positional paper on this topic.

Do online games make players less sociable? This is an issue first raised when the computer became a part of our existence. Many movies - as well as a term paper - think so. It's not a trite topic if students would use this topic for online games.

PROFILE:
Benedict Worthan is into online games. He's currently hooked to Facebook's Word Challenge and Mafia Wars. Benedict, who's a freelance writer, wrote a number of term papers on this subject.