It’s not hard to find stories that blame video games for all of society’s problems. From ill-attentive children to violent, anti-social behavior, they’re often the first place politicians and self-appointed morality guides point as they search for something to blame.

What makes the evening news much less frequently, though, are scientific studies that show the benefits of electronic entertainment. As gaming becomes a larger force in the pop-culture world, more and more academics are taking the time to study the effects of gameplay on the people holding the controllers.

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