Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Video games could be neutral

Video games are not all bad according to psychologist Douglas Gentile of Iowa State University. It depends on the content of the game, how it's played and its frequency. Gamers improve a person's dexterity and logic, especially if the player is exposed to mystery type RPGs. Video games are part of our modern culture and are powerful educational tools. And believe it or not, it can create better performing Laparoscopic surgeons.

Although I firmly believe that super violent games like Grand Theft auto, if played without guidance and regulations, could really affect a person negatively compared to pro-social games like SIMS. But it depends on how SIMS is played though. If the player voluntarily locks up the character and enjoys watching it mimic human torture often, then that person's unfortunately sick in the head to begin with.

Read the interesting story here.

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