Ever since Atari released the infamous “Pong” game, video games have been one of the greatest sources of entertainment for young adults and children. With its unmatched popularity it is only expected that people want to know, just as they do for everything else, “are these really good for me?” Having personally grown up with the constant access to video games, I cannot imagine what life would be like without them. I like to believe I didn’t turn out any less damaged than I would have without them. I think video games are much like learning something new like puzzle solving, playing word games and board games, or having a stimulating conversation, all of which contribute to your brain activity and keep it active. Most video games require problem solving, hand and eye coordination, memorizing facts, learning techniques, accomplishing goals, and even the most violent ones like Grand Theft Auto---though I do not support them for most people---require map reading. I agree that, like all things, video games are great in moderation. It is important to use discretion however when choosing what games you allow yourself and children to play and how much time is allowed for playing, but I say let them play!