Video Game Myths Debunked


Video games have been entertaining and delighting gamers for more than 40 years. Unfortunately, they have also been getting a bad rap for almost as long. From accusations that they are rotting kids' brains, to the belief that they are isolating people from the real world, myths about video games abound.

If you find yourself hesitating about going to a retro arcade in Pasadena like iT'Z, you may be facing one of these myths. Read on to learn more about the most common video game myths, and the truth behind them. Then embrace the happiness and fun to be found at a video game arcade. We will keep our 150+ arcade games ready and waiting for you.



Video games are bad for the brain.
One common myth that haunts video games is the belief that they are bad for the brain. Instead of stimulating the mind and encouraging learning, video games are often believed to quell inquisitiveness and learning. As a result, so this line of thinking goes, people who spend many hours in front of video games may be making it more difficult to learn about and engage with the real world.

While spending an excessive amount of time on anything is unhealthy, the reality is that video games are rarely detrimental to a person's brain. In fact, quite the opposite is true. Video games can teach players a number of valuable skills. Look at the following benefits that the arcade provides, according to several scientific studies.

     Video games improve hand-eye coordination.
     Video games improve problem-solving skills.
     Video games improve cognitive functioning.
     Video games can improve dyslexia.
     Video games teach patience.
     Video games increase concentration.
     Video games increase brain speed.
     Video games improve social interaction (more on that below).

In short? Video games, in some ways, might actually be good for you.

Video games are only for boys.
Video games have long been perceived as a pastime primarily enjoyed by boys. In part, this misconception has arisen from the preponderance of "boy" games like Call of Duty. If you ask the average American, you are also likely to hear that video games primarily attract men. Three years ago, about 60 percent of all Americans believed that video games were played mostly by men.

This perception is partly true. About 60 percent of all gamers are men, and more men than women would describe themselves as gamers (About 15 percent of men, compared to 6 percent of women).

The reality, however, is that video games attract plenty of women, too. And, they are not about to limit themselves to the few specifically women-targeted video games out there. In fact, some demographics, such as ages 50 and up, have more women than men who game. And, you can be sure that many female gamers are enjoying the very same games that the guys are. 

Video games are only for kids.
Video games may attract both men and women, but they are definitely played primarily by kids, right? After all, the classic perception of an arcade, like our retro arcade in Pasadena, is of kids lining up at the games to while away the after school or weekend hours.

It is true that plenty of kids play video games, and there are plenty of video games geared toward kids. However, the reality is that there are actually more adults than kids who play games (53 percent of gamers are between 18 and 45 years of age). In fact, only 18 percent of gamers are under 18 years old.

Why are so many adults attracted to video games? One reason is that all of those kids who used to populate arcades never lost their love of video games as they grew up. Another reason is that many of these games are geared toward and intended for adults. Whatever the reason, though, video games appeal to adults as well as to kids. Video games are truly for everyone.

Video games isolate people.
Gamers often get a bad rap because they are perceived as antisocial individuals, who would rather play video games alone than interact with others and be social. Video games are blamed for this social isolation. They cause addiction, it is claimed. They make interacting with real people more difficult and less rewarding, it is said. They teach gamers to withdraw from the real world, it is thought.

The reality, however, is that video games actually help to connect individuals with each other. That retro arcade in Pasadena, for example, was more than a place to play arcade games. It was a place to hang out with friends. It was an important aspect of social interaction.

Because they give players the option of playing with and talking with others during gameplay, video games allow people to connect in meaningful ways. If you need any more proof that video games do not generally lead to social isolation, consider the fact that 87 percent of gamers have at least three friends. They are not, in general, lacking in an ability to socialize.

Video games offer gamers an opportunity to enjoy a fun and exciting experience. If you want to go to the retro arcade in Pasadena, go without guilt. The games will not rot your brain, are not just for boys, are not just for kids, and will not make you antisocial. In fact, they might just offer you the ideal way to connect with friends and family over some entertaining games.

Here at iT'Z, we offer an arcade with more than 150 games, as well as a fun activities venue full of even more things to do. Grab some friends and family and come enjoy all of the good things that the arcade has to offer.

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