Fact-Check Results:

This claim is mostly true. Recent research (2023-2025) indicates that action and strategy video games can improve cognitive functions such as attention, memory, problem-solving, and multitasking. These benefits are most pronounced when games are played in moderation (e.g., 30-60 minutes per session) and with variety, as novelty and challenge help sustain cognitive engagement. However, excessive or repetitive gaming may reduce these benefits or even have negative effects, especially in adolescents.

To verify, you can search for meta-analyses or reviews on "video games and cognition" in databases like Google Scholar, PubMed, or ResearchGate, focusing on studies published in the last 3 years.

https://attractmo.de/health/science-suggests-video-games-can-boost-brain-health

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/379293026_The_Cognition-Impairing_Effect_of_Video_Games_in_Adolescents

https://windowsforum.com/threads/video-games-and-cognitive-health-evidence-for-attention-and-brain-aging.395531/

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/gaming-can-be-great-for-your-brain-but-your-current-habits-might-be-doing-more-harm-than-good-heres-what-science-actually-recommends

Confidence Level: 90%

Verdict: True

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