When you play video games for too long can actually make you more social

Video games are awesome. But playing video games too much? That can be a bad thing (or a good thing!), depending on how it breaks out.

There are cases from all over the world of gamers playing too much for too long, and not surviving to actually reach the end credits. Video game addiction is a real thing, and like most good things in the world, it all comes down to pacing and moderation. Too much of anything, from water to sleep, can take you down in certain cases.

But despite the sometimes tragic effects, video games aren't all bad. First off, they're crazy fun. Second, they can improve everything from critical thinking skills to hand-eye coordination in the right context. Heck, they can even make your brain stronger at times.

Gaming can actually make u more social

The loner sitting in his room playing video games is an old cliche, but these days, it's a woefully outdated one. Online gaming has managed to connect people in ways we never could've dreamed of decades ago, and it's actually helping potential loners find new friends. According to a 2013 report by the American Psychological Association, more than 70 percent of gamers play with at least one friend and millions of people have joined virtual worlds through social games like Farmville to MMORPGs like World of Warcraft. These types of games encourage cooperation and teamwork, and considering the typical World of Warcraft player logs more than 22 hours per week online, it stands to reason that most players would find camaraderie there. Along with virtual friends, video games are also popular among real-life pals to throw down online, keeping in touch (and smack-talking) with headsets.