If you grew up during the 80s you’ll no doubt remember The
Karate Kid’s infamous “wax on, wax off!” line spawning a
movement of seemingly simple, everyday tasks that could turn you
into a black belt. While it’s no black belt, a few hours of
playing video games every week is all you need to become
smarter. Playing video games, such as the vast minigames in
Little Space Heroes can actually increase the abstract, critical
thinking part of your brain that isn’t exercised in schools or
at work. These benefits span all age brackets. It all starts
from an early age, according to Kenneth Ginsburg, a psychologist
on the Committee on Communications and the Committee on
Psychosocial Aspects of Child and Family Health, who says games,
“allow children to create and explore a world they can master,
conquering their fears while practicing adult roles, sometimes
in conjunction with other children or adult caregivers. As they
master their world, play helps children develop new competencies
that lead to enhanced confidence and