Dr Christos Gatzidis emphasised the benfits of gaming
BU’s Dr Christos Gatzidis spoke to BBC radio Shropshire on Monday 19 March about the latest studies that say computer games are good for you.
It has been discussed in recent reports that playing video games boots creativity, 3D modelling skills, reaction times and cognitive ability.
Dr Gatzidis discussed the growing movement in games being designed for purposes other than pleasure. He told BBC Radio Shropshire:
“Even traditional “violent” games, have tangible benefits not just for teenagers but people of all ages, including, for example, improving coordination and night driving skills. There are also educational and strategy games, which can promote the learning of historical information, serious games promoting training within workplaces etc. At Bournemouth University we are, for example, currently researching producing surgical training games, to teach surgeons. While there are some studies which suggest certain negative effects of gaming, technology itself should not be villified because of content.”
