Are video games good for you?

Cecil's Columns/Staff Reports
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Yeah, but that’s not video game’s fault. I always suck it up and stuck around when my family visited, despite really wanting to play a game. I’d put it down to poor personality type or poor instruction in manners rather than the form of entertainment.

42

I’ve had that experience from a father several years ago (90s?) when we visited their house - it’s not limited to teenagers. I’d bet it’s not even limited to video games, my father rarely goes on family visits, neither does the father of a friend. Besides, did you go there to visit them and were you trying to engage in conversation with them? I don’t think males are as keen on “incidental” socialising.

43

Fifty-odd years ago, I was that child, only I was reading a book.

45

Looks like the White House is interested in pursuing game-based education:

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/115631-White-House-Investigating-Benefits-Of-Games

Though, of course, this is mostly immaterial to whether or not AAA shooters are in any way good for you, but still.

46

I have a propensity towards stomping turtles and amateur cryptozoology, that’s why I was drawn to Super Mario Bros. :smiley:

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Thanks!

48

thanks!