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I get anxious when I've played video games for too long instead of honing a skill or working. I get anxious when I've been working or cramming info into my hea

by kakarot 10y ago

I get anxious when I've played video games for too long instead of honing a skill or working. I get anxious when I've been working or cramming info into my head for too long. It balances out. Besides, it's important to allow yourself rest periods between bouts of learning to allow your brain to consolidate the new information and subconsciously draw inferences and review detail. Otherwise you reach a point when you've bitten off more new information than you can comfortably chew. I also tend to play games that involve exploration of worlds I will never experience in my own life, mastery of skills that require cognitive precision and dexterity, or philosophical rumination. I find these experiences to be a positive addition to my world and my understanding of people around me. Now that we are seeing real potential for VR, this is about to reach a whole new level. The line between games and educational tools blend more and more every day. Imagine a war game so visceral that it makes you cry, gives you PTSD, and completely makes you rethink the wars you support. Or full job or skill training courses. The potential for video games to positively impact our lives has never been greater.

liuhenry 10y ago
I also tend to play games that involve exploration of worlds I will never experience in my own life, mastery of skills that require cognitive precision and dexterity, or philosophical rumination. I find these experiences to be a positive addition to my world and my understanding of people around me. Care to share some of your favorites? I'd be curious to check them out.
- kakarot 10y ago
  For exploration/adventure, try Adventure[0]. For skill games, try Nidhog[1]. For a good recent psychologically engaging game, try Firewatch[2]. A spattering of other favorites: Legend of Zelda: Link to the Past, the Jak and Daxter series, Antichamber, Dishonored, Skullgirls, all of the 2D Mario titles, Final Fantasy Tactics, Smash Bros, Minesweeper, Dwarf Fortress, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 [0] http://www.2600online.com/adventure.html http://www.2600online.com/adventure.html [1] http://store.steampowered.com/app/94400/ http://store.steampowered.com/app/94400/ [2] http://store.steampowered.com/app/383870/ http://store.steampowered.com/app/383870/

by kakarot 10y ago

liuhenry 10y ago

I also tend to play games that involve exploration of worlds I will never experience in my own life, mastery of skills that require cognitive precision and dexterity, or philosophical rumination. I find these experiences to be a positive addition to my world and my understanding of people around me. Care to share some of your favorites? I'd be curious to check them out.

kakarot 10y ago
For exploration/adventure, try Adventure[0]. For skill games, try Nidhog[1]. For a good recent psychologically engaging game, try Firewatch[2]. A spattering of other favorites: Legend of Zelda: Link to the Past, the Jak and Daxter series, Antichamber, Dishonored, Skullgirls, all of the 2D Mario titles, Final Fantasy Tactics, Smash Bros, Minesweeper, Dwarf Fortress, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 [0] http://www.2600online.com/adventure.html http://www.2600online.com/adventure.html [1] http://store.steampowered.com/app/94400/ http://store.steampowered.com/app/94400/ [2] http://store.steampowered.com/app/383870/ http://store.steampowered.com/app/383870/