User:TechActus/Video games

Video gaming can serve good purposes such as cognitive training, helping to release stress, entertainment, and socializing. However, video games can also cause distraction and thus lead to a loss of productivity.

Some video games are also designed for profit. So-called "freemium" games let players gain an advantage and skip inconveniences like waiting times if they pay. This model was popularized by "Candy Crush Saga", and also widely adapted by the vendors Electronic Arts and Gameloft.

In contrary, a popular example for a video game that was designed just for fun and not to maximize profits is Super Mario 64. There are no premium upgrades, no advertisements, just a straightforward mission.

I have seen news reports and school teachers vilifying video games in general, which I think is undue. Not all video games are the same. Similarly, a car can be a helpful utility, but also cause harm if misused. It can not be generalized.