How do video games affect the brain positively? part 2

[stevenclark]

Environment Perception

Studies have been sighted discussing how video games improve the brain’s perception of visual data. It works this way, as most of the video games are based on the interaction with the environment payers over time develop a habit of processing information coming from multiple sources.

This through the help of different colors and graphical representation enables the user to associate colors with information or action improving the ability of the payer to make associations hence the ability to discern minute details.

If we take the example of games like Call of Duty or Apex Legends, those who are familiar with the environment will say that it has a lot to offer content wise, so the faster the ability of a player to process different pieces of information the better understanding of the environment hence better playing results.   

This makes games an immersive and intuitive place which enables the player to make faster decisions in simulated complex situations.

Logic Development

Games Development Companies induce creativity through problem solving and logic. Playing angry birds is about more than just tossing a bunch of feathery friends at frightened pigs. There is actually a method to the madness, when the player tackles a level in Angry Birds they actually have to think about the best way to topple the complex structures.

As a result players play with their thinking cap on and it is not just about this game but every game provides some level of mental stimulation that has the ability to provide a sense of motivation.

Video games provoke the brain’s problem solving logic to come up with creative solutions. It’s as old as the event when Alexander the Great figured out that cannot untie the Gordian knot but simply cut it with a knife.

Sensory Coordination

Who says video games don’t offer a chance to improve a minds transferable skills that are essential to help a person in their daily lives. There are several research out there that indicate that playing video games on a regular basis young people improve their hand-eye coordination.

There even studies about surgeons that grew up playing video games had better experiences conducting procedures like laparoscopy and also operating robotic devices that aid in complex medical procedures. Performing surgery is a very sensitive and visual process. And keeping in mind the bad rep gaming gets who would want a gamer as a surgeon. But study has shown that the contrary is true.

Increases The Brain’s Gray Matter

Gaming actually helps people have greater control, over small movements in their bodies and in their motor skills. This indicates that gaming leads to a potential increment in the amount of gray matter inside parts of the human brain.

Studies have shown that games have more gray matter in mainly in two areas of the brain that correlate with learning motor skills. This way gamming can lead towards quicker reaction times as compared to non-gamers.

Not only this the increment of gray matter help information to travel faster inside the brain that can result in quick decision making and better adaptability towards the environment.

Minimal Outside Distractions

Gamers when immersed in a task seem to visualize the task completely with the help of visuals and emotions. This indicates that a gamer’s full attention is towards the attainment of a certain goal, gaming provides the best training a brain can go through in order to practice focus and prioritize attention.

[skyfire]

I must agree on the logic development part. Lot of physics games definitely help on that. I know android games especially made for kids can be useful for building things. Even angry birds is useful on that.