Gaming can be a beneficial addition to children's upbringing. It is not only a source of entertainment, but also an educational tool that stimulates them to develop their intelligence, sensitivity and agility. Lastly, it teaches them team work by interacting with other players to accomplish a task.

On the flip side, children can easily become addicted to video games. This could lead to mental and physical health problems, lack of attention span, and poor school performance.

Adults with children can benefit from gaming, as it helps them build their relationship and keep their kids entertained. Regardless of the household situation, though, adults get a sense of accomplishment from playing video games. They enjoy the time spent on it, which is usually outside of working hours or when commuting. Also, multi-player games allow adults to connect with friends and meet new people.

Similar to children, adults are also prone to addiction. When this happens, adults spend less time bonding with their families, as they experience a disconnection from their surroundings. The competitiveness that video games bring to their lives can generate unhealthy feelings that hinder their development of people skills. In some cases, they might even use gaming to distract themselves from reality and other mental problems, which increases their feelings of loneliness.

Teenagers see gaming environments as a utopian world where they can relax, connect with others, feel seen as equals, and have more control. They compete to feel accomplished so they can eventually show it off.

Because they spend too much time on these platforms and are exposed to sensitive content, it can lead to a disconnection from the physical world and an unhealthy desire to be competitive. They might also be blinded by the gratification received from these platforms that they can not acquire real valuable skills.

When companies create new sources of entertainment that satisfy their customers' needs, they benefit financially by the amount of downloads they receive. Companies are also able improve others' lives by collaborating with educational institutions to generate tools that help kids learn.

However, potential users are unable to discern when companies implement unethical methods to attract them. These companies also provide utopian environments, where an emphasis on stereotypes and biases is sometimes the norm, that isolate people.