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Free online games are one of the most popular sources of entertainment since they can be played from the comfort of one's home and a cost efficient source of leisure. One can find online games of almost genres which makes finding one or more suited to your taste a safe bet. There are a large number of websites that allow users to play online games free of cost. Despite the various benefits offered by online games, one needs to keep in mind that playing games on your computer does not make up for physical activity which is all the more important who spend their days in the office sitting in front of a computer. However, the advent of Play Station 3, Nintendo Wi and Xbox has addressed the physical aspect to a certain extent by engaging the players in physical activity as well.
Benefits of Playing Online Games
Contrary to popular belief, playing online games has a number of benefits some of which are discussed below;
Positive Effects on Memory There are a large number of online games that involve the user to memorize things and recall them positively impacting their short term and long term memory.
Better Cognitive Skills If you regularly play an online game that requires extensive planning and careful execution, chances are that it will improve your cognitive skills in the long term.
Enhanced Logical Reasoning Skills A number of online games employ logical reasoning to move forward and eventually win. This enhances the logical reasoning skills of the players making them logically sound.
Free Entertainment Most importantly, a large number of websites allow players to play online games free of charge. This makes it one of the very few free sources of entertainment.
Play with the Computer or Other Players Most online games allow players to play against the computer or other players anywhere in the world. All you need is an internet connection and access to the website where you want to play the online game of your choice.
A Great Stress Buster Even doctors allow people with very busy and hectic (work) schedules to play online games that stimulate activity in the brain because they are a great stress buster and will help them relax and unwind.
A Way for Socializing Research studies have proven that playing games online often allows players to interact and socialize outside the gaming context and has been proven to pave way for friendships and other meaningful relationships.
A Leaning Medium Wisely chosen these online games help children learn basic computers and a wide range of other subjects which improves their learning ability and makes them move swiftly over the learning curve.
