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- Match the game genres from the box with the definitions. Which of the genres can you see in the pictures?
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Platform puzzle racing sandbox sports |
I n this kind of game, you:
1 move freely through a virtual world sandbox game
2 control a player/team in a match or competition sports
3 put things in the right place or solve clues (often with a time limit) puzzle
4 jump over walls and other obstacles platform
5 compete to ride, drive or fly the fastest and finish first racing
2 SPEAKING In groups, ask and answer the questions.
1 What are the typical arguments you hear against playing video games too often?
2 What are the three best reasons for playing video games?
Students’ own answers
3 You will hear three short recordings. Read questions 1–3 and study the pictures. Then listen and choose the correct answer for each recording.

4 Complete the questions with the words from the box. Then in pairs, ask and answer the questions.
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consoles educational gamer genres |
1 How often do you play video games? Who do you play with? Do you usually play on video consoles , on PCs or on devices?
2 What are your favourite genres: action, sandbox, role-playing ...?
3 Do you like playing educational games you learn something?
4 Are you a serious gamer where or do you just play for fun?