text: yes. but everything in moderation. as a gamer it's nice to see yourself progressing through the game, achieving good scores or passing levels things like that. but one can become WAY too wrapped up in it and forget that the real world exists too. games often promote critical thinking, problem solving skills, dexterity and not to mention determination. even the "bad" games like GTA or HALO promote quick reflexes, sharp thinking and lots of determination. just the opposite could also be said for games how they rot ones mind or make people lose their grip on reality. but those people are called losers and emos I believe. as long as things are kept in moderation then everyinthg is cool.