ADVANTAGES

1. Violent video games help an individual become more aware of their

environment.
Because there is a need in violent video games to complete specific tasks as part of
their goals, games receive a significant amount of practice locating items that may be in
the background, hidden in a map, or on a cluttered screen. Their ability to find items that
are challenging is about 30% higher than it is for someone who does not play games
regularly. The accuracy rate is also 50 percentage points higher for someone who is a
regular gamer (defined as being active 30 hours per week or more) compared to one
who is not.
This trait makes it possible for individuals to locate potential threats in real-life
environments with greater speed and accuracy when compared to someone who
doesn’t play video games.

2. Playing video games increases an individual’s concentration and

focus.
People who play video games, including violent content, for at least 3 hours per week
have more concentration and focus during their real-life activities compared to those
who do not play games at all. This advantage includes a 40% improvement in the
overall quality of the work being performed, along with a 30% boost in the speed of
productivity. All professions and careers benefit from this result, including laparoscopic
surgeons according to data published by Iowa State University.

3. You can make some serious money playing violent video games.
Instead of teaching young people that they need to become criminals in order to make a
quick buck, the esports industry is showing the next generation of gamers that you can
take your skills to a professional level to earn a reasonable salary. If you can be
recruited to an Overwatch League team, then you’ll earn at least $50,000 and
meaningful benefits for the year. Prize pools in other sports are in the millions of dollars
as well.

4. It can desensitize people from their fear of societal violence.

One of the most significant fears that critics of violent video games have about this
genre is that it can teach people to become numb to aggression. What some may not
realize is that the ability to immerse yourself in an imaginary world can help people to
overcome their fears of real-life mass shootings, criminal acts performed against them,
and other safety hazards that might exist.

DISADVANTAGES

1. Health Issues
Spending a lot of time playing video games instead of indulging in physical activities can be
detrimental to a child’s health in several ways. A child’s cognitive development may get
affected if he doesn’t get out and socialise in the real world. Constantly sitting in one place
and playing video games at length can increase the chances of obesity, weaken the
muscles and joints, make hands and fingers numb due to over-exertion, and multiple
studies suggest that it can even weaken the eyesight.

2. Makes Them Socially Disconnected

Even though multiplayer games exist, most kids end up playing them by themselves in their
own rooms. This severely limits their interpersonal skills in real life, and they may prefer
being by themselves and interact digitally. Such kids fail to strike up conversations and feel
bored and out of place at social gatherings. And as a result, chances of adjustment
disorder, depression, anxiety, stress gets high in their working as well as personal life.

3. Aggressive Behaviour
The violent content in video games and the instant gratification that they provide can cause
the kids to be impatient and aggressive in their behaviour. When things fail to go as planned
or any restrictions are laid on them, they may lash out or start harbouring aggressive
thoughts that can manifest in troublesome

  4. Negative Effect of Video Games on Academic Performance

If you are addicted to gaming, then your academic and professional success is likely to
suffer. People who play games excessively find it challenging to pay attention to their
jobs or school. It is quite common to turn to video games when your performance in these
areas suffers. Games turn into an escape when the responsibilities in your life feel
overwhelming. You can have a healthy gaming habit and still maintain excellent
performance at school or work. But due to the way games affect your brain, it is much
easier to lose yourself in the virtual world then to try to tackle hardships in the real
world. For example, many children and teenagers start gaming because they find a
community that does not judge them for their socio-economic background or physical
appearance. They get attached to this community and start to become disinterested in
their performance in school, which leads to their grades taking a hit.
5. Escapism and Being Stuck in Life

We know that video games provide a safe space for people to escape to when
they do not feel equipped to deal with the problems in their life. However,
sometimes this can become problematic. If video games prevent you from finding
ways to deal with your issues, then that is an issue.
If you spend 10 hours a day playing video games, then there is a chance that you
are not facing the problems in your life head-on. While it can be quite painful to do
so, it is also one of the best ways to move forward. You don’t have to quit video
games. You can maintain a healthy balance by taking one step at a time to take
back control of your life.