Video Games do not kill brain cells. Radiation and toxic substances such as alcohol kill brain cells. Video games are however one of the leading causes of lethargy, obesity, carpal tunnel syndrome and more. These however are not caused by video games but by the weak mental fortitude of many whom play them for too long without proper rest, exercise and proper dietary intake.
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Playing video games all the time can kill your brain cells. It can also cause things to happen with your eyes because of all the colorful graphics.
People probably imagine the game is real life, and they let the game go to their head. I know I do! And they are geeks loool and they have nothing else better to do than make games to kill brain cells
There is no evidence to support this.Brain cells are killed by:AlcoholDrugsSuffering a strokeLack of exerciseDehydrationConcussionsChemotherapySmoking tobaccoExtreme panic attacksElectrocutionCarbon Monoxide poisoningPesticidesInhaling strong solvents such as paint removerMicrowaves (the actual waves, not the appliance itself)FormaldehydeExposure to radiationSteroidsPost traumatic stress disorderConsuming too much waterSensory deprivationLack of sleepToo much caffeineThere is no evidence that gaming "kills" brain cells. It would be far too difficult to conduct an experiment in the area considering you'd have to find participants who do not fall into the points above. Scientists have accepted that we may never fully understand the human brain. As a matter of fact, some games are used to improve brain functions successfully (educational and IQ games).Soldiers and pilots even train using virtual simulations, which are technically games.
Much like doing anything at all non-stop, video games can indeed kill you. It's always advisable to break up even the most thrilling of activities with the likes of eating, drinking, sleeping and breathing.
You can get Authritis and you can kill nerves from playing the PSP to much (if u have 1 then u no your hand that you dont right with gets numb).