Video Games as the Basis for Leisure

Video Games as the Basis for Leisure

Cautions and Considerations on Gaming for Leisure Video games are as much praised for being a medium to tell stories and develop critical thinking skills, as they are pointed to as the culprit for reduced sleep, worsened behavior and laziness. But, in order to truly assess video games as a leisurely activity, we must first clarify the nature of leisure. Leisure, as opposed to work, refers to activities performed for a person’s own sake and out o…