Video games are good for you.

Thank you for challenging me. I will be in the position that video games are not good overall. ContentionsContention 1- AddictiveAddiction is defined as "The condition of being habitually or compulsively occupied with or involved insomething." People who have really been into video games has experienced this. Many people think about getting home and playing games. They spend a great amount of time reading gaming magazines, participating in online gaming forums, looking for future game releases, and of course, spending countless hours playing games. When they aren't doing any of these things, they're wishing they were. This takes so much time and there is little things educational to it.Contention 2- Expensive In order to stay current with the latest video games and hardware, you must spend money. Many peoplespend all of their money on gaming. It is really common fora gamer to have 50-100 games that cost $40-$50 each. They oftenhave at least 2 different game consoles ($50-200) and 1 high-end PC($600-2000). This adds up to thousands of dollars ayear.Contention 3- Video Games Hurt RelationshipsThere is a direct relationship with the amount of time spent playing video games, and the amount of time spent in a quality relationship. In the most extreme example case I could find, there was a couple that were so consumed in video games that they ended up neglecting their 3 children to the point that they were malnourished, naked, and covered in their own feces. Although that's an extreme case, I still think there's something to be said about people who spend the majority of their free time playing video games. They're probably not dating or pursuing a meaningful relationship in their freetime. Contention 4- Video Games are distracting and cause procrastination Intense video gamers usually don't get much done. Reading a book, paying bills, writing an article, inventing something, mowingthe lawn, etc... are simply not a priority when it comes to getting to the next level or finishing a game. Many people have thingsthey would like to do in life, but they never get around to it, because they spend so much of their time playing games. Then, whenthey do have time to work on one of their projects, they are tired because they stayed up to 3 AM playing games.Contention 5- Video Games can rob you of real lifeInstead of taking a trip, mountain biking, or interacting with friends, video game addicts spend their time in a virtual reality. Whereas real life experiences bear long lasting friendships and memories, video games do not. Living means interacting, growing, learning, teaching, and loving, none of which can be accomplished in the virtual wasteland of video games.Contention 6- Health According to Kidshealth.org, videogames can harm peoples' health. It is hard to get enough exercise if you are always inside playing video games. Without exercise, people can get overweight. Contention 7- Academics A video game addict spends too muchtime on video games, making school and homework a second priority. Studies show that students who spend hours playing video games do not progress as quickly in school compared to students who don't play video games. Contention 8- Alters Brain Functions According to Science Daily, a study by the Indiana University School of Medicine found that sustained changes in the region of the brain associated with cognitive function and emotional control were found in young adult men. These changes altered the functions of the brain.Rebuttals 1. There are many other ways to be creative, ways that will not damage your health, relationships, and your brain. As I showed above, video games have a bad affect on your brain.2. When you are tired from playing untill 3AM, you will not make fast or very good decisions. As I proved above, video games damage your brain by altering cognitive senses. Which source is more accurate, Science Daily or Some random person's blog?3. "You cannot be distracted" No, you are distracted from life by the video game.ConclusionVideo games are bad overall.Sources http://www.themedguru.com... http://kidshealth.org... http://www.sciencedaily.com... http://www.familyresource.com...;