Tuesday, February 10, 2009

15 Benefits of Gaming

The web site Edge has an article outlining the benefits of gaming. Here's a summary of the points, but read the entire article for the details.

* Developing empathy in young people
* Post-traumatic stress therapy
* Pain distraction
* Physical rehab
* Visual acuity
* Hand-eye coordination
* Simulating real experiences
* Problem-solving
* Sparking imagination
* Cognitive health
* Understanding how others think
* Social connections
* Tech advancements
* Exer-gaming
* Fun

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