Video games rot Brains?

[Fenris]

(this is going to sound cynical I know but)

In my case I can say I use various video games for various reason...

Shooting games: I've been told these makes us better killers. As someone who has had to shoot at something before I'd like to say it doesn't. nor does it improve your aim. Actually the only reason I play shooters is to relieve stress.

Racing: Don't play

sports:Prefer the real thing

RPG:I study the game dynamics, graph interaction, sounds, movement etc...

Platform/action: 2 reason. solving puzzles hones my logic. As to the other similar to RPG but rather I look into solely the graphics.

RTS(Real time Strategy): My teachers gave me the nickname master of strategy for a reason...I hate the predicability of the CPU but planning online allows for a brain exercises on problem solving
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[dragonflame]

I think violence in games is only making one violent in real life if they are already highly affecable to it. media need action and drama to get people to read/watch them, so they boast this idea

I myself am now 13, I grew up with the most violent games (even watched my brother play things like doom 3), yet I am not violent at all, ie:
I was at school one time and I was going to go home and somebody was standing in the way. I went around him but he blocked me and pushed me, I pushed back, then he punched me (not too hard but still) and I did nothing back. actually, I find it pretty annoying that I tend not to defend myself when in physical situations (went a little off topic =P)

[ash]

I think video games rot your brain cause this kid vincent in our class plays them 24 7 and he is the dumbest person alive.And he picks his nose in class EWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!
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[Rayadragon]

The two aren't exactly a direct correlation. You've got two statements A) he plays video games all the time, B) he's dumb. You don't know that he's dumb because he plays video games, and you're only basing this off of one person. If playing video games that much really made you stupid, I sure wouldn't be pursuing my current degree, and my brother would be a mental vegetable (literally) by now.
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[ash]

that right sorry.but i think it doesw and it ruense your vision
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[Ragnarok]

Though since this is a debate thread, the question then becomes: Can you back either of those opinions up?
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[Samariyu]

[ash]

some videos help your cordination and reflectes!
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