Whatta Ya Think?

OK....I'm an avid gamer, I teach in a high School and sponsor "Next Level", our school's video game club. Our club was approved by our school admins because  we stress the members must keep there grades up, and in fact have to bring us a progress report each week (eg; motivation, bribery, whatever it takes to keep them in school). So is there evidence either way that gaming is good for you or bad for you?   We know it is great fun, we know it is not great exercise (unless you are playing DDR). But in my opinion it beats 99% of what is on TV these days.

Does anyone know of any scientic studies that have been done on gaming? It seems I read recently that surgeons who game make 33% fewer errors in surgery (?).

And are gamers more likely to be psychotic?  Participate in school shootings?  Litter?   love to hear what you think!

Tomorrow....30 Days of Night, graphic novel by  is Steve Niles, is being contested in my school library.