Using Strategy Video Games to Improve Problem Solving and Communication Skills: A Systematic Literature Review

Video games have been perceived negatively by society. It is used as a medium for entertainment, popular among children and young adults. This causes a common stigma in society, stating that there are no benefits applicable in real life gained from playing video games. However, depending on the desi...

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Published in2022 4th International Conference on Cybernetics and Intelligent System (ICORIS) pp. 1 - 5
Main Authors Lie, Alvin, Stephen, Anthony, Supit, Louis Ricardo, Achmad, Said, Sutoyo, Rhio
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 08.10.2022
Subjects
Bibliographies
commu-nication
Games
Learning systems
problem-solving
strategy
Systematics
Teamwork
Technological innovation
Video games
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DOI10.1109/ICORIS56080.2022.10031539

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Summary:Video games have been perceived negatively by society. It is used as a medium for entertainment, popular among children and young adults. This causes a common stigma in society, stating that there are no benefits applicable in real life gained from playing video games. However, depending on the design of the video game, it can be considered a tool to improve a particular set of skills. This study aims to investigate video games' benefits in improving problem-solving and communication skills, which are essential areas. In order to fulfill the purpose of the study, 351 papers with related keywords were collected and sorted, resulting in 33 papers most relevant to this study. This study concludes that video game play of a challenging genre, like strategy, can improve a player's problem-solving skills, while the collaborative aspect improves communication skills over time.
DOI:10.1109/ICORIS56080.2022.10031539