It had always been a subject of debate, whether video games alter gamers' personality and make them more violent. Now, three Florida
State University scientists have published a paper in Frontiers in Psychology and they have claimed that there is no conclusive proof that violent games encourage violent behavior in real life. It is not the first time violent video games have received clean chit. Earlier, a study conducted by Texas A&M University had come up with the similar results.
Not only this, a couple of other scientists have also concluded that playing video games can actually help gamers in increasing their cognitive function. A study conducted by the University of Minnesota claimed that playing video games may lead to "a wide range of behavioral benefits, including enhancements in low-level vision, visual attention, speed of processing and statistical inference."
However, the same scientists have also stressed that video games are good only in moderation. Florida State University scientists said that gamers should be particularly concerned about supplementing their video gaming activities with outdoor workout activities. Walter Boot, one of the scientists involved in the study, said "Don't sit down and play a game. Go out there for a walk." He also added, "Play these games because they are fun and you enjoy doing them, and let's kind of wait for more research to suggest whether or not they are actually good for us."