Why Old Video Games Systems are Good

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Mary Ann Romans

Kids want a video game system? Shop around for an older system for much happiness. There has never been a time when I have purchased the latest new video game for my kids. It just doesn’t make sense. Of course, I am not a complete grouch. In fact, they have a number of older video games to play with at their disposal at all times, and I haven’t heard a single complaint. The fact that these systems are older ones isn’t a problem. In fact it is a benefit. Here is why. Cost Hands down, older video game systems will … Continue reading →

Video Games For Surgeons

Posted on May 25, 2007 by Aimee Amodio

A recent study from Iowa State University shows that surgeons who have a history of playing video games as a hobby may be faster and more accurate when performing video assisted surgery! This doesn’t mean your game-maniac is going to be the world’s next great video surgeon — but video game skill does correlate with laparoscopic surgery skill. Laparoscopic surgery uses video technology to help doctors operate through a small incision in the body, which helps reduce healing time and scarring. More than thirty surgeons and surgical residents took part in the two day laparoscopic surgery workshop that produced these … Continue reading →