10 Important Life Lessons Learned From Video Games

Games are diverse, and gamers are even more so. Gamers have a wide variety of opinions, and many gamers have more than one. Part of the fun of video games is the discussion of said games, which can lead to intellectual debates. The approachable content of games provide a situation where players can hone their debate skills without getting too out of control with each other. And gamers do not lack passion to debate their favorites games, in fact it's not uncommon for a games lore to be debated. All these discussions provide a practice ground for individuals to learn how to properly support their opinions. Now many still troll anyways, but others learn how to overcome the trolls with evidence, theory, research and more. Some even manage to discourage the trolls. Most learn to accept the differing opinions of others. Whether over a headset or on a forum - gamers learn how to win a debate. So do your research before approaching.

 
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Megan Simon is recent graduate from Michigan State University. She majored in Studio Art BFA concentrating in Painting and Graphic Design. Megan has been passionate about video games since childhood, and hopes to utilize her unique fine art perspective to promote the artistic integrity of video games.