Why do people start reading? Is it because it's entertaining, occasionally challenging, and easily relatable? So is it a big wonder why teens spend so many hours playing video games? Do parents consider the benefits that are behind playing video games?
Teenagers play video games for the quick entertainment. Similar to reading, imagination and comprehension needs to be applied to get the full effect the game tries to offer. With schools relying so heavily on news and textbooks, students want a change from the consistent reading. One of the perks of playing video games is it is easier to have more distractions around while reading requires more concentration. Other basic benefits is that lighting becomes significantly less of an issue.
Video games are trending so well that there are competitions-an example is "MLG"(stands for Major League Gaming). Most video games actually require skill to play, giving players a sense of confidence when winning is achieved. Of the skills required to play at potential is efficient communication. While conversing with your team mates you may also learn the culture they are from. If you could not learn from the people you play with then grab a different game that is based on realistic situations. Some parents even play with their children making a stronger bond within the family.
As people like to collect books, others will collect video games they have played. There are collections -if left in great condition- that can be sold for a fair profit. With a collection possible and competitions available, shouldn't playing video games be considered a hobby?
On ABC news there was a discussion about the advantages of playing games. The key points were promotion of teamwork, delegate responsibility, and steer group of people toward a common goal. For college students, a recent 3D virtual stimulation reported that the number of successful test cores increased from fifty-six percent to ninety-five percent. Research underway by office of Naval Research indicates that video games can help an adult process information faster and improve their fundamental abilities to reason and solve problems. Certain action video games have improved multitasking.