http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4682801.stm

: "Video games are always used as a scapegoat for concerns." (And i feel it's not just violence, but all kinds of concerns:P E.g. studies :P

http://fun.families.com/blog/the-benefits-of-games-for-children-and-a

: "The use of games for children and adults alike are a great way to improve a great number of mental and physical skills, and often bring with them a lot of significant benefits. Games have a far greater educational influence than most people are aware of." (I agree.)

http://giftedkids.about.com/od/booksandtoys/qt/videogames_tip.htm

: "One benefit of playing video games is that they teach strategy and decision-making skills, which are important skills to have in today's competitive world."
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it's not the action of playing games that's bad. To me, playing games is a time whereby i exercise another part of my brain... especially the part where it deals with systematic solving...
it's the action of OVERPLAYING that's bad.
so next time you see me playing games, don't keep 'tsktsk-ing' at me. it's terribly annoying. and it just shows a lack of understanding and trust of the person i am.
Games are more important to me than just entertainment.