[DavidDave]

It's amazing how research found that -from 'brain games' designed to enhance mental fitness, to games used to improve real-world problems, to games created purely to entertain, today's video games can have a variety of potential impacts on the brain. A new article argues that it's the specific content, dynamics, and mechanics of individual games that determine their effects on brain and that action video-games might have particularly positive benefits. These action video games have been linked to improving attention skills, brain processing, and cognitive functions including low-level vision through high-level cognitive abilities. It sounded amusing to me at first, but I adore science and respect research-findings.

So, what action video-games do you think I should try out?

[DenisHero]

Memory games helps the brain a lot.For example,you are being shown some squares for few seconds,and you have to memorize their position.
Even running games like Subway Surfers do train your speed reaction,attention and focus on avoiding obstacles.
For action,I say World of Warcraft,Counter Strike(1.6 or Global Offensive),Grand Theft Auto,Call of Duty.

[thisnthat]

Hand-eye coordination is improved through various games as well. I remember reading about a study that said certain games helped people become better surgeons.

Video games aren't all bad. It's just that sometimes, they get abused.

[chikitta]

I have always 2ondwred how computer gam3s help people, i always thought they are a total waste of time. But as time passed by I realized they can help a child be focused on something that they are doing. So i do agree that there are some games that stir up the brain to benefit the player.

[soxui123]

i usually play 2048, or line connect . I think it can improve my brain. But i dont think i should pay attention on that

[thisnthat]

I have always 2ondwred how computer gam3s help people, i always thought they are a total waste of time. But as time passed by I realized they can help a child be focused on something that they are doing. So i do agree that there are some games that stir up the brain to benefit the player.

There are lots of other things that can be learned through gaming as well. From basic math to other types of problem solving and learning how to work as a team. Interacting with others in a polite way, even during a stressful part of the game is also good. It's much more interactive than staring at the TV or youtube.

[palvis]

I play 2048. It helps alot.

[Judas2018]

I'd be more concerned about playing games that can improve your reflexes and improve how fast you can think and react. Most video games that are fighting games or FPS help with that.

[Heatman]

Detective games would do the job for you. Try playing criminal case.

[Angie10]

I think games overall are good for your brain. Various ones serve to "exercise" different parts of your brain, which is always a good thing. The brain is a weird thing like that, if it doesn't get any stimulation, it becomes almost stagnant from al the inactivity LOL It needs to be constantly fed. I especially like any games that are related to improving spelling and vocabulary.

[Pimoo]

For me, I would say resident evil (old series). My brain exhausted when i play resident evil outbreak (ps2 version). so much puzzle to solve. sometimes, it is hard that i have to follow walkthrough to solve certain puzzle. You can try it if you like horror and mysterious puzzle solving

[thisnthat]

I think games overall are good for your brain. Various ones serve to "exercise" different parts of your brain, which is always a good thing. The brain is a weird thing like that, if it doesn't get any stimulation, it becomes almost stagnant from al the inactivity LOL It needs to be constantly fed. I especially like any games that are related to improving spelling and vocabulary.

Scrabble is good for that. I used to play it online. We have the board game as well. It's one of those oldies but goodies. There is so much to be learned from various games.

[CroBizz]

My brain function can improve action games like Counter Strike ,also games like LOL it can improve it because then in stress situactions more logical I think,I am faster,I am learning about a weapons,I learn to work in a team because team work is best work to win

[ninjasmile]

try DOTA 2 or League of Legends, that is the games that can enhance your brain, eye and hand communication, thank you for this i now a ninja in typing.

[blair]

try DOTA 2 or League of Legends, that is the games that can enhance your brain, eye and hand communication, thank you for this i now a ninja in typing.

Oh I can sense that you are a gamer by heart. I do not play LOL or DOTA because I do not have a gaming PC. I wanted to play those games but for now I am left with my mobile phone playing mobile legends. Have you tried that game before? I was surprised one time, a kid went up to me when he saw I was playing MLBB/ He asked me if it is LOL and I said No. Are these two similar?

[ninjasmile]

try DOTA 2 or League of Legends, that is the games that can enhance your brain, eye and hand communication, thank you for this i now a ninja in typing.

Oh I can sense that you are a gamer by heart. I do not play LOL or DOTA because I do not have a gaming PC. I wanted to play those games but for now I am left with my mobile phone playing mobile legends. Have you tried that game before? I was surprised one time, a kid went up to me when he saw I was playing MLBB/ He asked me if it is LOL and I said No. Are these two similar?

for me yes.. if you see the gameplay of LOL theyre similar. watch some videos. you will see.
Im also playing Mobile Legends that the mobile version of DOTA 2 and LoL, nice game.

[Rick Ace]

You'd need a lot of data to make a bold statement like "X game improves your brain function." As far as I know, there isn't any video game that has been proven to improve brain function.

However, different video games might help you get better at something. Flight simulators have been useful in keeping pilots and non-pilots more in-tune with aviation even when they're on the ground. Simulators in general (as long as they don't perpetuate bad habits) are useful.

Survival games might not help you survive any better (as they are not simulators), but they can introduce you to things you may not have known before. A dinosaur survival game may introduce you to dinosaurs. But they may also give you the wrong impression of dinosaur ecosystems. In the end, it's up to you as a player to look back and double check your sources.

[mildredtabitha]

Does it really have to be video game?

Sudoku, video quiz, maze and word search can improve my brain function.

[jpdsbscy]

Some real time strategy games (RTS games) can help you improve your brain function as it make you think on the spot and make a strategy as fast as you can.

[rz3300]

I always try to have some kind of word games, and those do the trick for me. Anything that is like Scrabble on the phone or some crossword puzzles, which I still do on paper but the phone works too.