Do you see any benefit of playing games?

[Guest Rich]

When playing a game you are always practicing your hand and eye coordination, which is a good skill to have in life in general... But the over playing of games could be a hazard I guess.

[Guest xqizit]

time goes by faster

[Guest greatfernman]

for the entertainment.

it also probably develops the imagination, and certain games teach a lot about different cultures and stuff like that

[Guest Geniside]

I do see benefit as a lot of games helped me to learn about working with money and that you have to earn it (when i was younger),

It also kept my mind busy and thinking a lot,

and for some reason my mind went blank >.<

[Guest dp2]

Well I believe games offer many opportunities to learn - I often use COD as an example of using skills taught at school for other things.

I pose the question - What school lessons do you use in COD can you link lessons to playing the game answers from students normally generate "Yes i use IT skills"

I then explain the links between geography, english, math, physics, history, physical education, IT,

i then can link the softskills such as problem solving, own learning and working as part of a team.

So yes many benefits I believe I think education is missing a trick from not using focused lessons using games.

[Guest SkillySkillz]

Games can MURDER productivity. Happens to me all the time!

[Guest sydneyfella]

They're only entertainment. In the long run, you will achieve nothing unless you'll get interested in the game designing/programming.

[Guest Doum]

Hell Yeah, like for instance you can learn different languages.

I learned my English with internet and games =D

[Guest CityLife]

increase of life style

[Guest 007860]

Increased concentration and focus , and quick reaction time.

[Guest Nem3sis]

I just play for fun don't really see any benefit in it other then that

[Guest oink]

NO,

absolutely not.

[Guest Muromec]

Yes, you can let youself go and act likš an idiot. Great for releasing the steam. But no so funny when you start trolling in the multiplayer session. I mean for the others :)

[Guest TmsK]

Learn language, Gamers have better contrast sight compared to nongamers, reactions, less nervous, etc.

[Guest master3013]

Yes, because at least it will help you get a better hand coordination! But I don't think most games will make someone smart in any area...

[Guest BEsILYUs]

i love playing games

[sydneyfella]

Of course! Stress relief, quickening of reflexes, gateway to the professional life career (programming, designing, review/article writing/broadcasting).

[ALAN30]

Playing games

[5pher3]

I play games for entertainment, relaxation and to improve my problem solving skills.

[sachinsajan]

I don't know....just getting enjoyment...........