however, it will be down to consumers, or their parents, to decide whether they play the games scientists say are good for them. "Our brains are constantly being shaped by the actions we engage in and our environment, and most of that influence is unwitting," says Davidson. "Playing games today is like being in a rudderless boat. Gaming presents us with an opportunity to take greater control over the shaping of our own minds and brains. I think going forward most parents will want their children in boats with rudders.