Discussion

Discussion Student’s Name Institution Course Name and Number Lecturer’s Name Due Date Discussion Video games have become a ubiquitous form of entertainment and engagement in the contemporary world, attracting millions of people across various age groups. Over the past years, gamification has gone from being a fringe activity to a pervasive part of modern culture, with a significant increase in the time spent playing video games (Green & Seitz, 2015). The rate at which many people are becoming deeply engaged in video games has led to a series of studies regarding the cause and effect of this activity. The week’s readings and videos have focused on the cognitive effects of video games, strengthening my views on gamification. Before reviewing the materials, I held the notion that playing video games enhances cognitive skills like attention, problem-solving, spatial awareness, and multitasking. Video games often demand attention to visionary and auditory cues due to the detail and interaction levels in the game (Lee, 2022). Any person watching or playing a video game pays attention to everything thing they observe. This improves one’s focus and attention skills. Action-packed games often need swift decision-making and accurate spatial navigation abilities that improve spatial cognition and cognitive flexibility. Similarly, puzzle and strategy games stimulate problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, fostering cognitive skills required in learning and human development (Martinez et al., 2023). Additionally, video games such as Roblox and Minecraft promote social interaction and collaboration. In Minecraft games, players work on building things together whereas Roblox games motivate playe...