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WHAT'SGOODABOUTGAMES
playing games is good for you!
Konnichiwa
Exposure to different cultures
Nintendo. Sony. Sega. These renowned companies are just three examples
of firms outside the US that produce games. These games often exhibit
art styles, narratives, and overall sensibilities that are informed by
a different culture. Whether that exposure is generated by an explicit
icon such as falling cherry blossoms or an an implicit treatment of
thematic elements, many games subject players to the ideas of a
different country.
Surrounded by Science
Learn to think scientifically
All games can be described as a series of challenges that players must
overcome. This means that gamers are constantly devising and testing
hypotheses about the game world to construct a working model of it. Or,
in other words, informally utilizing the scientific method.
Pay Attention
Follow directions and read critically
If you’re playing a driving game and don’t know which button is used to
accelerate, you’re not going to get very far. Or you might be playing an
adventure game and an in-game character instructs you how to get to the
next town, who to talk to when there, and what to give him. If you’re
not paying attention, it’s just not going to happen. From learning the
layout of the controller to furthering the progress of your in-game
journey, you’re always following directions.
Be a team player
Develop social and communication skills
A single-player game of Wii Tennis may be fun, but it can’t compare to
a multi-player match. Many casual games like the aforementioned title
create the opportunity to spend quality time with friends or family.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, games like World of Warcraft that
are designed for serious players necessitate that they work in
well-defined roles as members of established teams.
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