There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding gaming, ranging from the “fact” that it’s dangerous to the idea that it will put you into debt. In this article, we’re going to be taking a look at some of these, and looking into why they aren’t true. Keep reading if you’d like to find out more.

It’s Dangerous 

We’re sure that you have heard that games can be dangerous for a number of different reasons. One of these is that it causes people to act in ways that mimic the games they play. For example, if someone plays a violent game, some people believe that this will cause the player, specifically younger people to act in this way. Of course, this isn’t true and games have no impact on how people behave. 

According to gamegrin.com, there has been a rise in the popularity of online games and this has led many to worry about the danger of people, particularly children, interacting online. However, it’s important to note that there are numerous safety measures in place to prevent issues here. Interacting with people through an online game is actually far less dangerous than the typical chat room or chat website. 

It’s Addictive 

You might have read the story that claimed World of Warcraft was addictive as crack cocaine. While the validity of the research behind this claim was questionable, to say the least, avid fans of the series probably wouldn’t doubt it. That said, this is certainly not the case for most games. Many games you can take or leave as you like but you do have to be careful how many hours you spend on your favorite console or app.

It Will Put You In Debt 

As long as you keep your eye on how much you are spending on your gaming habit, then this isn’t going to be a problem. Sure, some people have gone into debt because they didn’t control their spending when it came to consoles, games, and in-game purchases, but it doesn’t have to. It’s a choice that people make, and it’s not easy to do. You’ve got to be spending massive amounts of money that you don’t have to find yourself in a position where you can’t see the end of the debt tunnel.

If you make sure that you’re not buying more than one new game per month, and you’re limiting how much you spend in-game, then there really isn’t going to be an issue. It’s all about management, and it’s far easier than you think to stay on track.

It Will Lower Your IQ 

Finally, you might have heard that games are going to lower your IQ. However, according to research, the opposite is true. Indeed, many experts suggest that games could be a huge benefit and that children should be encouraged to play them. This is largely due to the problem-solving aspect of many major games including the latest AAA titles. Of course, you still need to watch what the kids play. But there are even suggestions that games could help reduce the chances of individuals developing problems like dementia later in life. 

We hope this shines a light on some of the common misconceptions that do surround video games today.