VIdeo+Games

__Video Games__
A **video game** is an electronic game that involves a controller and a video device. The electronic systems used to play video games are known as platforms. These range from large mainframe computers to small handheld devices. Specialized video games such as arcade games have gradually declined in use.

Platforms
A "console game" is played on a electronic device that connects to a television. A "handheld" gaming device is an electronic device that is portable and can be held in a user's hands. "Arcade game" generally refers to a game played on an electronic device that is typically designed to play only one game.

Benefits
It has been shown that action video game players have better motor skills. Researchers found that skills could be acquired by training with action games. It has been shown by a few studies that video gaming can be used as a treatment of different mental health concerns.

Concerns
Research has shown that teens have become addicted to playing video games. It is also believed that video games showing violence lead to violent behavior by gamers. Some people believe that playing video games for a long time is damaging to your eyesight, it is not known whether this is true or not.