Research shows action video game players have improved cognitive function such as better task-switching (i.e., quickly alternating between multiple separate tasks) ability and visual processing compared to non-players. New research published in PLOS ONE found that expert StarCraft players have specific gaze control abilities that allow them to perform better in game than low skill players. Many popular competitive video games are real-time strategy (RTS) games, which require players to engage in complex task-switching strategies and make appropriately timed responses. “It is probable that cons…
