Study shows that video games improve cognitive activity

[IIVI]

I think it’s true, especially playing online games when you’re trying to constantly outthink people.

The key is moderation though and realizing you’re not some genius because you play video games.

Nearly every single one of my teachers were wrong about video games though.

Reading the plot in SNES RPG games > reading Pippi Longstocking or whatever tf that book was and I get more out of it cognitively.

Honestly, a well-told video game story is no different than a literary work of art.

 

[42 Monks]

Senior centers and retirement homes are finally getting on board with this too.

 

[King_Kamala61]

So does Art

 

[cyndaquil]

I think it’s true, especially playing online games when you’re trying to constantly outthink people.

The key is moderation though and realizing you’re not some genius because you play video games.

Elon Musk recently was upset because they caught him lying bout playing and being good at Path of Exile 2. So actually there may be some secret credence to this

 

[O.T.I.S.]

Senior centers and retirement homes are finally getting on board with this too.

Not even surprised

Most people barely use their minds throughout the day so no wonder it would deteriorate with age

 

[spacewraith]

Idk... I game often and still don't consider myself very bright

 

[jay83]

So what type of games are best for the brain?



Do I have to whip out the Dreamcast?

 

[jdubnyce]

Yes
Another reason to get the Switch 2

 

[Lord Beasley]

I keep telling people our generation is going to see a decline in Dementia cases in old age, due to video games.
I feel like they are actually helping us to excercize our cognitve functions, problem solving, reflex tuning, memorization of patterns etc. All that has to be better for you then sitting around watching the news for 24 hours regurgitating the same talking points over and over.

Or dead on the couch watching tik Tok and dumbass reality shows

 

[jadillac]

I got a friend who played so much Call of Duty, when he would go outside he'd be looking around paranoid at times

 

[Luke Cage]

Or dead on the couch watching tik Tok and dumbass reality shows

And i have witnessed 60 year olds doing nothing but watch the news all day.
Same people hating on video games

 

[O.T.I.S.]

Idk... I game often and still don't consider myself very bright

We all smart in our own way

 

[The_Truth]

I knew it!

 

[3rdWorld]

We've known this for 30 years

 

[Dave24]

Video Games Boost Cognition, Exercise Improves Mental Health - Neuroscience News

A large-scale study has found that playing video games boosts cognitive abilities, but has no impact on mental health, while exercise improves mental well-being without affecting cognition.

neurosciencenews.com

@GatorStaceyAdams this is the study I was referring to earlier. What are your thoughts on it?