Games are often given bad press by the mainstream media, but playing some of them can actually be quite beneficial. Here are some of the proven and not so proven ways games can improve your life.
Games used as training tools: Scientists have proved that video games are an excellent training tool. The University of Colorado Denver Business School found that students who trained on video games do their jobs better, have higher skills and retain information for longer than their peers.
BLG writes: "I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that the Total War series features some of the best strategy games ever made. And yet, not all Total War games were created equally. None of these games are necessarily bad but some are definitely better than others. Much better. With that in mind, I decided to take a look at all the Total War games released so far and attempt to rank them all from worst to best. "
KeenGamer: "PC gaming has a wealth of mods that can completely change a gaming experience. Check out the Top 5 PC mods that change the game. Mods can improve a game, add quality of life improvements or give you a brand new gaming experience and these mods can support games over 20 years after their initial release. These experiences can rival many AAA titles and are extremely deserving of your time."
With Xbox 360 and a Kinect peripheral now cheap as chips, I finally got down with my funky self with Dance Central.
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