The Bright Side

As there is a villein in every video game so there is also a hero, the same applies to that of the effects of video games. If the effects can reach such a high level in a negative direction can there also be the same spike in the positive?

There is some credit to be given to video games as the activity has also been seen to also benefit the player. There has been a study made that has shown that children that play video games where good moral values such as sharing with peers is promoted, was mirrored in the children's behaviour. Another study showed that though video games may be the cause of aggression, that like physical sport it can also be a good way for people to release aggression. There have even been studies that have shown that video games help to channel concentration, a test was made on surgeons, those that played video games were seen to make less mistakes in their work.

Video games have also helped those living in today's fast moving high tech world to engage with their peers, as video games are said to be best played with others. This helping them to develop socially with the added benefit of team working skills.

Video games are even being used in the learning environment as they are highly recognized amongst children as being fun, they jump at the chance to play games in school, in doing this the have no-idea that they are actually learning at the same time.

So it is true, there is a silver lining to every cloud. Video games have proven them selves to be not only an opposing factor in the development of the mind but also a benefiting one.