When you think of learning, video games may not be the first topic that come to mind. It’s easy to think of games as nothing more than a pleasant distraction, far removed from the world of education. But this is demonstrably not true. Music games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band improve the player’s sense of rhythm. First-person shooters like Halo or Call of Duty improve visual acumen and mental processing speed. Strategy games like Starcraft or Age of Empires require the ability to mentally manage a complicated list of resources and make difficult tactical decisions.
— The Joy of Craft (Claes Zane), Loc. 879–85