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Neither did Angry Birds or Candy Crush or any of the other plethora of mind numbing garbage that people seem to be so very enamored of. I just don't get it.
On the contrary, gaming keeps people mentally sharp and challenges reflexes, which is one of the reasons I think it's so awesome to see this thread on the Retirement forum. I play hidden object adventure games on the PC. To play them well requires a sharp memory and problem-solving skills. There have also been a number of studies that show doing puzzles and games helps stave off Alzheimers.
In contrast, the most numbing garbage out there is television. Nothing to do but just sit and watch. They say a person's metabolism while watching TV is slower than it is when you're sleeping.
On the contrary, gaming keeps people mentally sharp and challenges reflexes, which is one of the reasons I think it's so awesome to see this thread on the Retirement forum. I play hidden object adventure games on the PC. To play them well requires a sharp memory and problem-solving skills. There have also been a number of studies that show doing puzzles and games helps stave off Alzheimers.
In contrast, the most numbing garbage out there is television. Nothing to do but just sit and watch. They say a person's metabolism while watching TV is slower than it is when you're sleeping.
Ain't that the truth! Those hidden objects games sound easy until you play one. Then....
I have been very interested in those studies and work crosswords in addition to video games, cards, etc. I lost two brothers to Alzheimer's at age 82 about two years apart. I've got about 6 years to find out if it's genetic as my sister is 76. Scares the Hell out of me.
I have been pleasantly surprised at the response to this thread.
I have been very interested in those studies and work crosswords in addition to video games, cards, etc.
I tend to think even racing games, shoot-em-ups like Call of Duty, stuff like that counts for keeping us mentally sharp in our old age, and has the added bonus of working the reflexes. Unless, of course, you like coming in last on the speedway or don't mind getting shot every time you leisurely stroll around a corner in virtual Nazi Germany. LOL
I have never seen the attraction of video games. I have to admit that back in the 1990s I tried a Mario game on a Nintendo 64, but it did nothing for me. Neither did Angry Birds or Candy Crush or any of the other plethora of mind numbing garbage that people seem to be so very enamored of. I just don't get it.
Now, now...my wife has become a very avid Candy Crush, Bubble Witch and Jigsaw Puzzle player on her iPad, after going 60 years with no interest at all in video games. She has reconnected with old friends via facebook, and they exchange things (I have no idea what...but things) to continue on playing Candy Crush. It also has led to expanded other conversations for her with her old friends, so the social aspect has been rewarding for her.
Yes, for sound and picture. You have to connect to the Internet, but that can be wireless. As someone else said the controllers are wireless.
Yes, thanks, that's what I meant, the controllers. Of course the box is connected.
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Now, now...my wife has become a very avid Candy Crush, Bubble Witch and Jigsaw Puzzle player on her iPad, after going 60 years with no interest at all in video games. ...
I admit, I play Candy Crush, Bubble Witch, Pepper Panic, Farm Heroes. All the same type of game and quite addictive and time-wasting. But good for the brain.
I have a PS3, a Wii, a Wii U, and a 3DS XL. I play games for several hours each day on my 3DS XL, which gets the most use of all of these. All of these video game consoles are mine and used only by me.
I also play games on the iPad, but they are much less complex games. I do a little PC gaming from time to time, as well.
In contrast, I hardly watch TV at all. I'd rather spend my couch potato time doing something in which I am an active participant, rather than an observer.
I have games like sudoku and bookworm on my iPod which I can play wherever.
Games today are like the TV shows of yesterday and the radio of the generation before that.
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