Benefits of Video Games

Many parents, even people from the world of academics scorned the use of the video games. They believed that the video games can make you stupid like a rock. They also said that playing video games makes a kid violent, aggressive, socially inept, irresponsible and a dumbass. Since the "video game dilemma" has been started by our politicians, media men, parents and teachers. A number of so-called research funded by the government and universities appeared in the public eyes. Interestingly, the results vary; some are inconsistent, some are plain stupid, few are actually factual.


I firmly believed that video games are great teaching tool for teens and kids. I also remember that Robert Kiyosaki once said that person learn more while having fun. But these people don't see the fact that video games can be educational and entertaining at the same time.


These are five benefits that the video game can offer:


1. Problem Solving 

         

Good example of this are RTS and MMORPG. Real Time Strategy focuses on micromanagement of resources and troops which requires simple mathematical problem solving and a better mouse. On the other hand, MMORPG has the same concept of RTS but with a little difference.In MMORPG, you should know how to utilize business mathematics to thrive and prosper in the in-game economy. MMORPG requires you to focus on your character stats which requires basic statistics. 

2. Hand Eye Coordination

This will be only applied on Console based FPS. Spending a lot of time on those controllers can improve your Hand Eye Coordination which is very handy on sports.

3. Grammar and Figures of speech

For every game I play, I learn new words usually in English. I also learn some idioms and figures of speech in game.  

4. Stress Reliever

It can really relieve stress on everyday life which prevents other mental disorders. Also it can help anyone who are ill and injured by total immersion in a game can make the patients mind off their pain.

5. Leadership and Social Skills

Playing a video game online with a clan can bolster your social skills by communicating with other players. If playing with a team and acting as a team leader as directing your clan it can help build up your leadership skills which is very useful for sports, business and jobs.