People who play the most complex version of the video games perform the best in the post-game psychological tests. Scientists need to understand now what exactly about these games are leading to those changes and whether these cognitive boosts are constant or if they decrease over time.
Playing a lot of action video game can boost performance in a variety of sensory, perceptual, and intentional tasks, even in tasks very different from the ones involved in the game play.
It is commonly known that the ability to multitask gets worse with age. But healthy people who regularly play the video games are able to turn the clock back. After one month of practice, the old people are able to multitask even more effectively than younger adults, on average.
Various studies suggest that the value of video games might extend beyond entertainment. Experts say video games might not only stave off the mental deficits that come with age, but can also help in the treatment and diagnosis of mental problems.
In one study those kids who played the action game improved their reading speed by as much or more than a dyslexic child normally would in an intense reading program. It is very difficult to improve reading skills in dyslexic kids because they read so slowly that by the time they rich to the end of the sentence, they can’t tell what it was about.
Researchers are almost sure that virtual reality can provide an enjoyable, affordable and effective alternative to intensify treatment and promote motor recovery after stroke.