Video games have evolved and advanced over the ages. The advanced technology allows people to now download video games and play them on their smartphone, unlike when people could just play using video games consoles. The the notion that video games were only meant for children has changed with time as more and more people appreciate technology. Video games have many benefits on the mental health of humans hence many people of all ages have come to enjoy video games. Many gamers prefer to go to the video arcades which can be found in malls or other social centers with the aim of competing or just playing the games solo. Playing in the video arcades gives the children a chance to interact with other children and also nurture the spirit of sports in them. With the rise in people using social media, the video game developers organize campaigns which see video game conventions happen and gamers could meet and interact. Additional benefits of playing video games at the arcade have been discussed in detail below.
The fact that the video games are participated by many people of different ages in the video arcades, the people get a chance to interact and have fun together. Many children, therefore, improve their social skills and end up making many new friends. Initially, people used to think ill of gamers, saying that they are loners and antisocial. Through the video game arcade, kids exchange ideas and join to solve tasks which creates a sense of togetherness. Video games usually have missions the player needs to accomplish. Children therefore learn how to work as a team by playing the multiplayer video games. The children will, therefore, portray the team player skills in real competitions and even in life.
Another importance of video games is that they are used in the medical sector by doctors to treat disorders like autism, dyslexia and multiple sclerosis. Games which involve the movement of the whole body to control the character on screen and celebrate has shown to solve the lack of communication. Games which involve many players give the children with autism a chance to interact hence improve their communication. The reading and concentration of children with dyslexia is improved by exposing them to games with heavy action. Most of the games have scenes and environment changing fast, hence the children grow up as sharp and keen children. Also doctors use games involving body movement to help improve balance with people in multiple sclerosis. The body balance of such children is improved when they play the video games on a balance board.