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Transcript: Custom- designed and built spaceship in Minecraft. Against Games, and the hardware to play them on, can be very expensive. $300- $400 for that new console that just came out, and $50-60 for each game adds up very quickly. A good gaming computer can cost upwards of $1000 They are also a good way to release stress, increase your familiarity with computers in general, and a way to take risks without having "real" consequences if something goes wrong. Planetside 2 team logos: New Conglomerate, Terran Republic, and Vanu Sovereignty The Bad Beneficial or Detrimental? For example, one of my favorite games is Planetside 2. It is an FPS, or first person shooter, which are typically thought of as pointless violence. However, Planetside is quite different from other FPS games in that there can be thousands of players on each side of a battle. Teamwork isn't just encouraged, it's required to be effective. Also, it's important to be able to quickly, but accurately take in visual information so you can tell what you're going up against, and then remember how to counter it. You also need good hand-eye coordination and reactions to shoot the other guy before he shoots you. You have to concentrate, be aware of what's going on around you, and have a plan of what you're going to do after this battle. Teamwork, decision making, memory, strategy, coordination, concentration, awareness, planning, stress release. Other Examples Studies have shown that playing video games can: Improve problem-solving/planning Multi-tasking Speed and accuracy of decision-making Situational awareness Hand-eye coordination Perseverance Memory Concentration Teamwork Creativity For Reduced long-term concentration Possible addiction Decreased time spent on other activities Bad posture Tendonitis, carpal tunnel Violent video games are often blamed for increasing aggressive tendencies, reducing willingness to participate in social events, and higher likelihood to be violent or a criminal. Studies have shown that people who repeatedly play violent games for long periods do tend to be more aggressive and less social, but gamers actually commit less crimes. This is likely because they work out any criminal behavior they might have in the games instead of in the real world. For me personally, gaming takes up most of my spare time and keeps me inside a lot. Sometimes I lose track of time and have to be reminded to do things in the real world. Video games So, what do you do? Example The Good Games can be both beneficial and detrimental. They are a good way to increase your focus, coordination, and awareness, but if you play too much or too often, they can seriously mess up your life. So play away, but be careful to limit yourself to only a few hours a day. Don't let games come before homework, getting together with friends, sports, or any other part of your life.