Inform the killjoys that video game playing improves hand-eye coordination and visual perception. One study found that surgeons who played games for more than three hours a week made 37% fewer errors than their non-playing colleagues.
Step 2.
Boast that you’re a problem solver
Boast that playing video games has sharpened your thinking. It has made you a better problem solver, improved your ability to analyze situations, prioritize, make decisions, work out compromises, and manage resources.
Remind people that the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency uses video games to train spies to think critically.
Step 3.
Point out your quicker reflexes
Point out that gaming has given you faster reflexes. Many professional race-car drivers hone their skills at the console.
If you play video games that require physical movement, like Dance Dance Revolution, be sure to mention that you’re burning 300 to 500 calories an hour!
Step 4.
Tell them you’re a great multitasker
Tell them that video games help people become adept at monitoring and juggling several tasks simultaneously, a valuable skill in real life.
Step 5.
Cite the mental health benefits
Cite the mental health benefits of gaming. Research shows that video games are a great stress reducer and mood booster for many players.
One study found that when it comes to owning their own video gaming console, women outnumber men 44% to 39%.
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