Advantages of Online Games

13/08/2011 22:07

Online games are one of the growing and most profitable elements of internet world. Apart from entertainment and fun these games have so many health benefits as well as have a good effect on over all life of the player. It can be played alone as well as with other friends and family members via internet or by other office networks. Internet is providing wide variety of online games ranging from simple text based games to complex integrated graphics also crowded by many game lovers simultaneously.

There are many reasons beside the popularity of online games mainly its positive effects on personality has deviate children from traditional games to online games.

Some of the prominent advantages of online games are as follows:

Creativity: online games are created with colorful themes, graphics and animation which not only make the game appealing but also increase the aesthetic sense and creativity of the individual. It enables us to think beyond imagination and take risk of mixing different colors.

Problem Solving: in many online games kids are given difficult task to win the game based on logics, and are tricky which helps in increasing the problem solving power of the player.

Lift up thinking: some online games require special skills such as proper planning, accurate reaction, strategic analysis and attention. Playing these sort of games tend to increase thinking and originate all the above skills.

Decision making Ability: online games such as racing and adventure game demand for quick decision and swift turns which increases the quickness of mind and decision making abilities.

Memory enhancement: online games are considered as the best source of increasing memory.  Games like hidden object, puzzle games, dress up game and chase game all helps in improving cognitive skills of players.

Excessive use of mind: in many online games mind is used more frequently as for example in racing game one has to maintain the speed as well as keep eyes on the objects moving around in order to avoid crashes and accidents.

Establishing social interaction: gaming communities and multiplayer online games helps in promoting social interaction among youth. It provides them with platform to share their ideas, thoughts, and emotions and discuss different problems related to games.  Gossip with the partner or other competitor increase fellowship and add up fun and excitement to the game.

Increase confidence and satisfaction: kids engaged in online games are more confident and satisfied as achieving small goals and beating competitor boosts up confidence and satisfaction level of children.

Communication skills: children playing online games have good communication and interpersonal skills as that continuously listen and read the instructions necessary for game which helps in increasing their vocabulary and enrich kid’s speech.