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Toys and games: CD or online games, online gambling

Do some research on toys and games, then answer the questions below.

This work is due on Friday 22nd September

Research Links:

	Online Games ~ Info from Wikipedia
	Online Gambling ~ Info from Wikipedia
	Games, Gamers and Gaming Culture ~ Heaps of information and links
	Gamblers Anonymous
	The Internet Gambling Dilemma
	EdGames ~ An interesting (a very large) collection of articles about computer games

1. Define these terms:

   online gaming	online gambling
   RPG	e-gambling
   MMORPG	eCOGRA
   sim	Gambler’s Anonymous
   cheat	compulsive gambling
   RTS	underage gambling
   PC Baangs / PC rooms
   FPS	[12 marks]

2. Distinguish between a Console game, a Browser game and a MMORPG.
   [6 marks]

3. Describe two ethical responsibilities of the owners of PC Baangs / rooms with regard to children.
   [4 marks]

4. Discuss two social effects of online gambling? [10 marks]