What skills does gaming improve?

Playing Video Games comes with a great number of advantages!




No! You will become violent as a result of playing video games! Video games only harm your brain, make you homeless, and bring the world to an end!

Different video games improve different aspects of your ability. I have been playing competitive Halo and other shooter games for a while now, and I can tell you that shooters (especially twitch shooters like COD) can improve a variety of things.

  • Repetitive tasks
  • Reaction Speed
  • Dexterity
  • Detailing
  • Tracking/spacial awareness
  • Concentration
These are frequently associated with speed. However, real-time strategy games (Starcraft, Warcraft) and MOBAs (League of Legends) enhance the more 'passive' and 'tactical' aspects of the game.

  • Multitasking
  • Memory
  • Strategic thinking
  • Creativity
  • Management
It all depends on the game! Tactical, top-down strategy games can boost your productivity in management tasks, whereas frantic, fast-paced games sharpen your reaction times.

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