What's crazy is that the science is out there - that games increase learning rates, physical reaction times, and overall comprehension. They naturally promote competitiveness and critical thinking. Heck, I even scored higher on my SATs when a reading section was dedicated to medieval combat and I knew what a "pair of greaves" were.
At the age of 27 I picked up Magic: the Gathering. At 28 I finally got my hands on a Playstation 4 and life is so good.
Absolutely! When I have kids, I'll have no issue letting them play games... in moderation of course haha! :)
Yes it's the addiction and overplaying that brings a bad reputation to gaming.