Do video games affect your emotions?

Answer 1

In my opinion it really depends on what games you play, some games actually induce stress, such as 1st person shooter games (especially if they are online games), but racing games (NOT NASCAR GAMES!) such as burnout paradise city they can sometimes reduce stress. so it really depends on what and how you play some games. Especially when you get blow up other guys on online games in 1st person shooter games!

Answer 2

As in life, video gaming makes me happy when it goes well. If I beat a level, or accomplish something, then it is definitely satisfying. For me, gaming works as a nice balance to work and stressful things. For others, gaming might be an escape from misery or stark reality, in which case I'm not so sure it can do much in the way of increasing happiness.

Answer 3

Yes, they can be. But this depends how you play them, if you just play them to go on a rampage through town(ex. True Crime, Grand Theft Auto, etc) then turn the game off when your calm then they can be a stress reliever. But they can also become a stress builder, if you get angry while playing the game.

Answer 4

sometimes and can give you better hand quaordination

Answer 5

Depends if it is educational Video Games. Though they do teach hand eye coordination. they have some positive effects.