Benefits of MMOs

There has always been debates over games and their negative effects on children. Parents' concerns have always been at the center of researches and we have read so many reports discussing the negative sides of games. This time, benefits and positive aspects have been considered. Continue reading for the latest research.

According to a latest post on ABC news, The Benefits of Video Games have been listed. The report is about high tech parenting writer Scott Steinberg's studies. Scott Steinberg in his latest book named "The Modern Parent's guide to Kids and Video Games" discusses the positive aspects of video games and specifically the MMO games like World of Warcraft, Lego Universe and Lord of the Rings Online.

Key benefits of these MMO games are listed as

"Educational Benefits"

“Anytime the brain is in learning mode,” Kornel says, “there are new synapses forming between the neurons. So you’re creating thousands of connections that can then be applied to other tasks as well.”

"Improved Multitasking"

“When you drive your car, you are faced with a constantly changing environment in the road, not to mention several other distractions that compete for attention that reside in the car. At the same time, you are attempting to navigate through the environment to reach a goal.”

"Social Benefits"

There are also many games that have positive social messages that encourage families to be a force for good. 

"Career Benefits"

“The success of complex video games demonstrates that games can teach higher-order thinking skills such as strategic thinking, interpretative analysis, problem solving, plan formulation and execution, and adaptation to rapid change,” the Federation announced in a 2010 report. “These are the skills U.S. employers increasingly seek in workers and new workforce entrants.”

"Cooperation and Teamwork"

Many games today also emphasize the cooperative aspects of game play, in which two or more players need to work together in order to reach a common goal. For instance, games like Lego Star Wars or Kirby’s Epic Yarn are enhanced by having players cooperate to solve in-game puzzles.

This book is a must read for any parent who is wondering about the effects of MMO games on their children.

It's really great to see some people actually spend time on pointing out the benefits of video games instead of concentrating on the negatives only. MMO games are more popular than every today and with titles like Warcraft and the new SWTOR, this should only get better in the following year. Millions of players being online everyday in these games, the above benefits are something that will help parents with their concerns over games. We had all heard and read about the negatives of games, it was about time we read about the positives. 

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