Video Games make you think better / faster

[Dan]

Scientists confirm:

http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/62202/20100914/rochester-video-games-science-call-of-duty-unreal-tournament-the-sims.htm

Except if you like to play The Sims...

Also, video games do not contribute to obesity, unlike TV because people don't munch on fattening snacks when they need their two hands on the keyboard / controller (according to another study).

[peteR]

There are several studies similar to this one. I'm not really surprised, reactions and decision-making have to be trained like everything else, and a game that forces you to make decisions within a short period of time will increase these abilities.

[Nude_not_rude]

Very true, and they also sharpen your spacial awareness, mental compass, and mental mapping abilities.