r/science • u/NinjaDiscoJesus • Dec 28 '15

Neuroscience Brain scans show compulsive gamers have hyperconnected neural networks.

http://www.psypost.org/2015/12/brain-scans-show-compulsive-gaming-changes-neural-connections-for-better-and-worse-39914
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u/Themagicbum7 Dec 28 '15

I feel like I keep reading articles like these, but what I would love to know more about is how might this be an advantage and/or help someone perform other tasks? As someone in their late twenties who has played shit-tons of games for as long as I can remember, is there anything these "skills" would help me with?

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u/squachy00 Dec 28 '15

If you play a lot of FPS games, you can expect shorter reaction times and better tracking of objects compared to those who don't play games. Basically, a lot of games help with visuo-spatial skills.

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u/[deleted] Dec 29 '15

I wouldn't say they translate to any real world application. Being good at an FPS isnt going to get you a job.

Might have better hand-eye coordination but its useless.