I'm sure many have heard the famous phrase, "Those video games are going to rot your brain." A famous argument for why people should play fewer video games. But is that argument baseless? Well, many have turned out for the worse with video game addiction. As the APA puts it, "research demonstrates a consistent relation between violent video game use and increases in aggressive behavior, aggressive cognitions, and aggressive affect, and decreases in prosocial behavior, empathy and sensitivity to aggression," but it is important to recognize that this is not the only thing videos games can do. Video games can instead be an incredibly powerful tool for education: helping to develop critical thinking skills, foster creativity, and even teach social skills. And these benefits aren't just limited to educational games - even popular games like Minecraft can have educational value. Critical Thinking in Video Games Many games require players to analyze situations, make decisions, and other problem-solving skills. This helps to develop those abilities and encourages players to think critically about the choices they make.…