Video Games Changing the Workplace

kwolf22 writes "Last night, Marketplace aired the story: The New Video Frontier (audio available). From the show description : 'Host David Brown talks to author Mitchell Wade (Got Game: How the Gamer Generation Is Reshaping Business Forever) about the video game industry and how first person shooter games will change workplace dynamics for the next generation of employees.' Mr. Wade brings up some interesting points about how persistance in gaming translates to persistance on the job."

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pretending

[Psmylie]

See, video games translate directly into my work life. I just pretend that my job is really an MMORPG. I make believe that I'm level grinding, and that every dull, stupid little task I finish is just a little bit more xp. Every once in a while, I pretend I level up (ding! level 29 Desk Jockey!). I'll reward myself with a few items out of the supply cabinet

If I'm really lucky, I can get through the entire day before I remember how pathetic this is.