When people play video games or see video games the generally think of it as just having fun. But what if I were to tell you that there is actually quite a few more positive things that gaming has to offer. Well whether you believe me or not there is and in this post I will cover these benefits.
Distraction may not be considered a very helpful thing in many circumstances but if you are ill or feeling down you could play a game that doesn't frustrate you much and you will probably feel better shortly after playing it because you will become so immersed in game play that you will forget what the problem was. This sometimes works when I have a headache but unfortunately it won't work with serious migraines.
- It can increase your concentration
Some games require a lot of concentration to play and playing them may increase your concentration to a certain degree. Researchers have even said that it may help people with attention deficit disorders. Despite this if you are bored at the school subject you are in, you won't magically be able to pay attention; that takes more effort.
- It increases quick thinking
Quite alot of games force players to adapt to certain situations very quickly, by playing these games you are in fact improving your ability to think on your feet.
- It improves hand-eye co-ordination
Because you are looking at a screen and not a controller you are using your hand-eye co-ordination skills and you are improving them. This doesn't necessarily make you better at basketball but it is beneficial nevertheless.
Some games such as Minecraft involve a lot of making things, you have to decide what you are going to make and make it. Basically you are making a digital form of art and by doing this alot you may become brilliant at thinking of what to do at any point you are bored (I know I will play minecraft).
When you become good at a team based game you often find yourself in the role of a leader and you must guide your team, by play age of empires I found it improved my confidence and my ability to lead other people which works in my favour in real life. :)
Once again team games improve your ability to work with other people to increase your success which also helps you in real life because there will be many times where you need to work with other people to reach you ultimate goal.
Despite TV apparently not being good for your eyes fast paced video games may improve your vision because of all the actions happening at once which forces your brain to register it all.
- May improve overall intelligence
Some strategy games may actually improve your intelligence because they force you to use a magical thing called your brain which for obvious reasons will help you in real life.
- It will make you feel happy
Generally speaking video games stimulate the brains in a good way that makes us feel happy which is why we play them, don't let anyone deter you from playing them unless it somehow is effecting you in a bad way.
Next time someone says "video gaming isn't healthy" or "video gaming is a waste of time" you can now easily conjure up a counter statement for your amusement.
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