Computer Games Give A Boost To English

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Researchers have discovered that computer games can help you develop a larger English vocabulary. And we're not just talking about the cuss words either. :D

If you want to make a mark in the world of computer games you had better have a good English vocabulary. It has now also been scientifically proven that someone who is good at computer games has a larger English vocabulary. This is revealed by a study at the University of Gothenburg and Karlstad University, Sweden.
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Unsurprising. Video games are written by writers, and writers tend to be people who appreciate their language.

Comic books did the same for me as a kid, though I was at somewhat of a disadvantage, having learned words by reading them without hearing them ("That's [hyper-bowl]!" I was heard to say when I was a kid).
 
Remember when everyone didn't know the word maverick? I did because of Megaman X. It's just one example of how more exposure to games can increase your vocabulary. I've had many moments when I would say a word and people would look at me strange.

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The problem is that most of the words are useless. Chocobo, Metal Gear, Alucard. Don't even say this shit in real life.
 
Ashbringer said:
Remember when everyone didn't know the word maverick? I did because of Megaman X. It's just one example of how more exposure to games can increase your vocabulary. I've had many moments when I would say a word and people would look at me strange.
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Please for the love of humanity tell me you're joking. :(
 
Ashbringer said:
Remember when everyone didn't know the word maverick? I did because of Megaman X. It's just one example of how more exposure to games can increase your vocabulary. I've had many moments when I would say a word and people would look at me strange.
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Uhh... Top Gun? Maverick was probably one of my first words haha.

I do agree though. Especially the (old) RPGs, before voice was prevalent. Half my games used to be just reading text for storyline and clues. You spoony bard.
 
Climber said:
Please for the love of humanity tell me you're joking. :(
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Which part? Me learning the word playing Megaman X games or that when John McCain said he was a maverick that Americans had to pull out a dictionary and look up the word?
 
So does this forum. Everything that involves reading/listening improves vocabulary. Kind of a dumb study.
 
Ashbringer said:
Which part? Me learning the word playing Megaman X games or that when John McCain said he was a maverick that Americans had to pull out a dictionary and look up the word?
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I'm flabbergasted you didn't know what a maverick was and learned it from a Japanese game. It is cool I guess but somewhat sad at the same time. Guess I grew up playing Cowboys and Indians so most of the lingo was pretty familiar to me.
 
I first encountered Periapt of Wisdom in Neverwinter Nights. "Periapt" is an obscure synonym of amulet.
 
Climber said:
I'm flabbergasted you didn't know what a maverick was and learned it from a Japanese game. It is cool I guess but somewhat sad at the same time. Guess I grew up playing Cowboys and Indians so most of the lingo was pretty familiar to me.
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Well I learned it when I was a child so yea. Megaman X was released like early 90's?
 
Maybe learning all the extra made up names for RPG items correlates with remembering a greater vocabulary.
 
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