1. Reputed surgeon Dr. James Clarence Rosser Jr. Reputed surgeon Dr. James Clarence Rosser Jr.

2. Plays Super Monkey Ball Plays Super Monkey Ball Co-authored study: Co-authored study: Surgeons at least 3 hours/week 27% faster and made 37% fewer mistakes in surgeriesSurgeons at least 3 hours/week 27% faster and made 37% fewer mistakes in surgeries

3. I am going to tell you how video games are good for you

4. I’ve been gaming since I was 4 I’ve been gaming since I was 4 Several gaming systems Several gaming systems Hundreds of games Hundreds of games Two gaming websites Two gaming websites I’m an expert

5. Not just a waste of time Not only are games fun, but… Not only are games fun, but… Games can positively impact your lifeGames can positively impact your life

6. Video games can improve your physical wellbeing Video games improve vision and visuospatial abilities Video games improve vision and visuospatial abilities Shawn Green and Daphne Bavelier of the National Institute of HealthShawn Green and Daphne Bavelier of the National Institute of Health Gamers vs. non-gamers Gamers vs. non-gamers

7. Video games can improve your physical wellbeing Subjects matched shapes appearing in a series of circles with ones displayed at the side of screen Subjects matched shapes appearing in a series of circles with ones displayed at the side of screen Gamers completed task faster Gamers completed task faster

8. Video games can improve your physical wellbeing Subjects asked to identify flashed symbol Subjects asked to identify flashed symbol Gamers more accurate and faster Gamers more accurate and faster Applies in real world – navigating traffic Applies in real world – navigating traffic

9. Video games can improve your physical wellbeing Video games cause weight loss Video games cause weight loss My dad lost 2 pounds a week playing Wii TennisMy dad lost 2 pounds a week playing Wii Tennis Habit of eating when bored, forgetHabit of eating when bored, forget

10. Video games can improve your physical wellbeing Dr. Unnithan et al. (2006): Dr. Unnithan et al. (2006): DDR met heart-rate standards for developing and maintaining cardiovascular fitnessDDR met heart-rate standards for developing and maintaining cardiovascular fitness

11. Video games can improve your physical wellbeing West Virginia putting DDR in all 765 schools to battle obesity West Virginia putting DDR in all 765 schools to battle obesity

12. Video games can improve your mental wellbeing Video games can treat mental disorders Video games can treat mental disorders Psychologist Michael Posner of Cornell University studied effect of games on ADDPsychologist Michael Posner of Cornell University studied effect of games on ADD

13. Video games can improve your mental wellbeing Those who played games showed significant improvement Those who played games showed significant improvement I have ADD and I find that because gaming requires focus I develop this ability I have ADD and I find that because gaming requires focus I develop this ability

14. Video games can improve your mental wellbeing Video games improve job satisfaction and productivity Video games improve job satisfaction and productivity Professor Jeffrey Goldstein et al. (2003) studied game playing at insurance firmProfessor Jeffrey Goldstein et al. (2003) studied game playing at insurance firm Some forced to play games at work, other forced not toSome forced to play games at work, other forced not to

15. Video games can improve your mental wellbeing Gamers felt better about their jobs and worked more productively Gamers felt better about their jobs and worked more productively I play video games as break I play video games as break Relieve stressRelieve stress Improve moraleImprove morale Motivate harder workMotivate harder work

19. Conclusion Criticized, but little evidence of harm Criticized, but little evidence of harm Benefits demonstrated Benefits demonstrated

20. They’re fun Can be anyone Can be anyone Holy PaladinHoly Paladin Futuristic cyborg marineFuturistic cyborg marine Can do anything Can do anything Build civilizationsBuild civilizations Save the universeSave the universe Destroy itDestroy it

21. Conclusion Beneficial physically and mentally and provide countless hours of entertainment Beneficial physically and mentally and provide countless hours of entertainment Throw out misconceptions about games and give consideration and even praise they deserve Throw out misconceptions about games and give consideration and even praise they deserve

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