5 Surprising Advantages of Video Games

in playing •  2 years ago  (edited)

We haven't discussed the positive aspects of video games in earlier posts, but rather the reasons why you should stop playing them.

As a result, this article may appear to be contradictory...

The truth is that the majority of today's youth enjoy video games. And, as technology advances, the level of excitement continues to rise.

I grew up during the heyday of home gaming, when it was just getting started. I recall going down the road to see a friend and playing on his elder brother's Nintendo 64.

Gaming has come a long way in the last 20 years, and many people have become addicted to it. Is it dangerous to your health? Not always, to be sure.

Playing video games has a number of advantages:
Even while video games can be addictive, and there are numerous reasons to cease playing them altogether, there are some very worthwhile benefits to playing video games for children and teenagers as they grow older.

Here’s a list of the 10 benefits of playing video games:

1.They help you make better decisions.
According to studies, persons who frequently play video games react to pictures 25% faster on average.

If you've ever played a fast-paced game like Call of Duty, you'll understand how important observation and reflexes are. These two skills become second nature over time, improving the speed with which your brain can make certain decisions indirectly.

2.They Help to Relieve Stress
Another major advantage of video games is that they aid in stress reduction. If you've ever witnessed someone repeatedly fail at the same level of a game, you'll probably believe the opposite is true.

Another study, which tracked the heart rates of habitual gamers for six months, found that gaming helped reduce stress levels.

3.They assist in the development of better surgeons.
Surprisingly, one study found that surgeons who played video games for more than 3 hours each week made 32% fewer mistakes during practice procedures. This was especially true for surgeons who specialized in minor incisions.

You might want to get a video game controller if you're studying to be a surgeon.

4.They encourage children to engage in more physical activity.
You'd expect that video games would aid in the exact opposite of the above.

"How on earth do they become more physically active if they're sitting around playing these games?"

This benefit is especially beneficial for games that require movement, such as Wii sports games or Xbox connect. Any game that requires the player to stand up and move the controller entices children to participate in the sport in real life.

5.They can help you improve your cognitive abilities.
Minecraft was a game that my younger brother had introduced me to a few years ago. The game effectively allowed you to build your own world out of things found in your immediate surroundings.

Only your imagination was a constraint.

This game, like many others, can help you enhance your cognitive function while also allowing you to express yourself creatively.

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