Video games have undergone significant evolution over the past few decades. They have transformed into powerful tools for teaching problem-solving in STEM subjects, critical thinking, and writing skills. Educators have many opportunities to use video games to teach STEM subjects such as scientific thinking and mathematics. Additionally, video games can be used to excite students about collaborative writing subjects and provide a simplified system and language for them to discuss current events. Video games are already assisting medical students in practicing evaluating and diagnosing patients. The U.S. Army uses a video game called America's Army to help potential recruits understand its core values, resulting in receiving more qualified applicants and making the training process more efficient. Educators should grasp the fundamental concepts of game design and partner with designers to develop new educational games. This partnership will make educational video games more effective as technology continues to advance.