Excellent research done by the University of Rochester on this topic. Although it has been known for years that video games are very useful for learning and acquiring certain skill sets. The US Army had a video game expressly created to use as a trainer tool for soldiers. Video games have also been used to reenact combat situations for soldiers returning from combat as well. It does not surprise me that it would translate to other real world applications.
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Excellent research done by the University of Rochester on this topic. Although it has been known for years that video games are very useful for learning and acquiring certain skill sets. The US Army had a video game expressly created to use as a trainer tool for soldiers. Video games have also been used to reenact combat situations for soldiers returning from combat as well. It does not surprise me that it would translate to other real world applications.