The Greatest Gifts Are Video Games That Improve Executive Functions
Have you ever wondered why kids are so immersed in video game play? Part of the reason is that they are actively taxing their prefrontal cortex, the most sophisticated part […]
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Last-Minute Gift: Video Games That Improve Decision-Making
Making good decisions is a timeless skill. But especially in the 21st century, decision-making is often far more important than academic grades or SAT scores in determining success, happiness in […]
This Is Your Brain on Black Ops 3
If anyone in your household is a console gamer, chances are Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 is either on their game shelf or on their wishlist—even if they aren’t […]
Star Wars Games That Improve Thinking Skills
Star Wars: The Force Awakens hit theaters across the country yesterday, setting international records. The Force Awakens has fully lived up to every bit of its hype, managing to awaken […]
Is Black Ops 3 Good for Kids?
Black Ops 3, the latest addition to Activision’s Call of Duty series, has ranked second in video game sales (first goes to Fallout 4) for the Christmas 2015 season. Released […]
The Best Video Games Can Improve Brain Function
Video games are far more than eye candy. The games that kids love the most for their great graphics, exciting stories, and engaging game play also happen to be cognitively […]
Let’s Play Minecraft Survival: Focusing on the Fort
In this Let’s Play Minecraft survival video, our Let’s Play editor Ryan finally buckles down and finishes his fort. See how fancy his dwelling looks with the new texture pack […]
Video Games That Improve Concentration
Do video games improve concentration or are they responsible for a shorter attention span?
Yes. No, really. Studies suggest that the answer to both questions is yes.
Certainly, the fast-paced […]
Video Games That Promote Creativity
Can video games encourage creativity in children? Just a decade ago, conventional wisdom dictated that video games reduced creativity and produced more imitative play. But recent research suggests that kids […]
Games That Improve Attention Span Make Great Christmas Presents
Is there a child in your family who has a short attention span? Does she flit from one activity to another? Does her tendency to get bored quickly make it […]
