The impact of video games on society has been the subject of numerous studies. For example, in 2014, Andrew Przybylski, a psychologist at the Internet Institute at Oxford University, published an study in the journal Paediatrics establishing how long children should be allowed to devote to video gaming. He concluded that those who played less than an hour were more emotionally stable, while those who played for around three hours a day developed social problems. Therefore, when it comes to video games, moderation is key, because as well as improving learning abilities, there are other benefits. Let's take a look at some of them:

1) They speed up response times

Researchers at Rochester University have found that they improve troubleshooting skills by posing problems that must be solved in a set time.

2) They encourage teamwork

According to Californian organisation, the Institute for the Future (IFTF), multiplayer games boost teamwork in problem solving.

3) They stimulate creativity, focus and visual memory

The University of California has found that they stimulate these aspects by setting goals that require concentration, imagination and remembering details to achieve them

4) They improve strategy and leadership

Video games put players in command, honing their abilities to resolve disputes, interact with other players and make decisions, found Pittsburgh University.

5) They teach languages

Helsinki University found that they are useful for learning other languages through on-screen instructions, chats for communicating with other players or the narration of the story itself.

6) Critical thinking

Monterrey Institute of Technology published an article underlining the underlying ethical, philosophical and social basis of these games, and their ability to make players think and improve their critical thinking.