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CardJoe · 6th Jul 2009, 13:18

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/gaming/...s-new-report/1

A new report released by the creators of Sesame Street says that games can be good for children.

Paradigm Shifter · 6th Jul 2009, 14:53

Any game that tests your puzzle solving skills, or hand-eye co-ordination or observational skills is going to be useful for something. I would be leery about saying that games could aid social development (get out there and talk to people - it's a lot better) but hey, it's good to see a report saying something other than "games are teh evil."

proxess · 6th Jul 2009, 16:46

Definitely about time someone said something decent about games, tho this is the second report someone says something good. Remember that FPS games increase contrast visibility.

capnPedro · 6th Jul 2009, 18:08

I've been saying gaming does wonders for your hand-eye-coordination, reaction times, vision, observation skills and problem solving skills for ages!

B1GBUD · 6th Jul 2009, 18:24

I agree, my 3yr old is loving Portal!

SMIFFYDUDE · 6th Jul 2009, 18:43

Playing online games has improved my typing skills. I can now type "noob", "FFS", and "cheater" without looking at the keyboard.

CSMR · 6th Jul 2009, 20:12

"Games are good for children" != "computer games can be... good for children"

zimbloggy · 6th Jul 2009, 20:51

Any article is great that can use that picture.

supaste · 6th Jul 2009, 22:36

sim city teaches quite a lot about human geography as well as money management. i always liked building strategy games as a kid.

Elton · 6th Jul 2009, 23:33

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Originally Posted by supaste

sim city teaches quite a lot about human geography as well as money management. i always liked building strategy games as a kid.

Sim City was a great way to build patience..

Skiddywinks · 6th Jul 2009, 23:43

The effect of most games on cognitive abilities, and things like hand-eye co-ordination etc can not be denied. But the actual act of sitting at a computer is usual quite detrimental to people. Things like upper cross syndrome become far more common, as does laziness, obesity etc.

The key is getting the balance correct. Regular exercise as well as video games (mainly things like FPS for hand-eye co-ordination, deductive reasoning and logical puzzles for mental growth etc) is a great way to improve the abilities of young people, in both the physical and mental regards.

Yemerich · 7th Jul 2009, 02:27

Manhunt. Very educational

sub routine · 7th Jul 2009, 08:13

duh, kids like playing games some ground breaking research there.

Make them a positive role in the class room attention spans will go through the roof. More groundbreaking commentry :£

keen2learn · 7th Jul 2009, 08:45

Can you imagine the dilemma for a teacher wishing to set homework. "I want you to read a text book; do a homework exercise or complete a video action game." As teaching resources go you can't beat educational games. We just need more of them that tie with lessons in class.

keen2learn

mi1ez · 7th Jul 2009, 08:47

How about Crayon Physics? I checked out the demo on Steam and it seems fun. Not sure I'd pay £15 for it, but the demo was a laugh.

6th Jul 2009, 13:18	#1
CardJoe Player Character bit-tech Staff Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 8,011	"Games are good for children," says new report http://www.bit-tech.net/news/gaming/...s-new-report/1 A new report released by the creators of Sesame Street says that games can be good for children. __________________ this is joe's non-bit-tech blog

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Paradigm Shifter Lethargic Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,213	Any game that tests your puzzle solving skills, or hand-eye co-ordination or observational skills is going to be useful for something. I would be leery about saying that games could aid social development (get out there and talk to people - it's a lot better) but hey, it's good to see a report saying something other than "games are teh evil." __________________ Core i7 920 D0 @ 3.8GHz \| 6GB Corsair 1600MHz \| Gigabyte EX58-UD5 \| XFX 4870X2 2GB \| 4TB \| WUXGA

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Yemerich What's a rebimboca da parafuseta? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sao Paulo - Brazil Posts: 714	Manhunt. Very educational __________________ Bit Tech is more than games and hardware - check out the mods too. Don't let modding die in Bit-Tech.net.

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B1GBUD Multimodder Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 208	I agree, my 3yr old is loving Portal!

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SMIFFYDUDE Multimodder Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Saddleworth Posts: 164	Playing online games has improved my typing skills. I can now type "noob", "FFS", and "cheater" without looking at the keyboard.

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CSMR What's a Dremel? Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 15	"Games are good for children" != "computer games can be... good for children"

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zimbloggy Multimodder Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 75	Any article is great that can use that picture.

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supaste Minimodder Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Teesside, UK Posts: 48	sim city teaches quite a lot about human geography as well as money management. i always liked building strategy games as a kid.

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Skiddywinks Supermodder Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Caerwys, North Wales Posts: 408	The effect of most games on cognitive abilities, and things like hand-eye co-ordination etc can not be denied. But the actual act of sitting at a computer is usual quite detrimental to people. Things like upper cross syndrome become far more common, as does laziness, obesity etc. The key is getting the balance correct. Regular exercise as well as video games (mainly things like FPS for hand-eye co-ordination, deductive reasoning and logical puzzles for mental growth etc) is a great way to improve the abilities of young people, in both the physical and mental regards.

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sub routine Archie Gemel Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 150	duh, kids like playing games some ground breaking research there. Make them a positive role in the class room attention spans will go through the roof. More groundbreaking commentry :£

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keen2learn keen2learn Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1	Educational games versus text books Can you imagine the dilemma for a teacher wishing to set homework. "I want you to read a text book; do a homework exercise or complete a video action game." As teaching resources go you can't beat educational games. We just need more of them that tie with lessons in class. keen2learn

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mi1ez Multimodder Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Warwickshire, UK Posts: 119	How about Crayon Physics? I checked out the demo on Steam and it seems fun. Not sure I'd pay £15 for it, but the demo was a laugh.