This book presents a psychologist's view of the modern mass hobby - computer games. What are people looking for in virtual battles - is it just a way to defuse aggression? How does the game world influence the player’s psyche and thinking style, and his attitude towards the real world? What do parents expect when buying a computer for their child, and what actually happens? Human player - what is it? A new type of addiction? New type of thinking? A new community? These and other questions will be interesting to think about for psychologists, teachers, the players themselves, and parents who want to better understand their children.