Introduction

I am an average gamer that plays a variety of genres such as racing. I've started playing video games when I was about seven years old playing simple games on the computer like checkers. It is one of my favorite hobbies as I spend a fair amount of time gaming. I use multiple platforms such as the computer and Xbox 360. Some games I play currently include Forza Motorsport 3 which is a racing game and DotA which is an RTS (Real time strategy). I believe that games are beneficial if you are able to moderate how long you play and prioritize your duties. Games can develop a plethora of skills that are needed throughout your life such as social skills, teamwork and hand eye coordination depending on the type of game. You will also learn how to problem solve and find quicker alternatives to tasks when playing video games. Despite these benefits, games can also be a disadvantage if you are unable to control how long you play. Some games also have no educational value especially those that just include useless killing. In this day in age, video games can be a crucial form of education as it is also entertaining therefore capturing the attention of the average student.