>the "demonstrate a vulnerability exploit on a live system" game creates greater value than a video game Right, but there are instances where you can train for

>the "demonstrate a vulnerability exploit on a live system" game creates greater value than a video game Right, but there are instances where you can train for that live demonstration, like CTFs in self-contained environments like virtual machines. Seems pretty similar in scope to a video game to me. I think you're more accurately complaining about games that provide little value beyond the skinner box. What about stuff like Shenzhen I/O, Factorio, etc? You could even make strong case for RTS games teaching transferable skills.