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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