I think they can provide a lot of benefits if not played until excess. Of course they probably cause some level of unhealthy behavior because kids don't get as much exercise as they should. Unless they are dancing with their nintendo.

I think mentally, though, it is a lot more challenging than watching television, for example, so given some of the alternatives, I think it can help mentally. All things in moderation though!

Oh yeah and angelina loves gamers!

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