Video games first appeared in the 1950s and were urbanized throughout the 1960s. They rose to prominence in the 1950s 1970 and created an original and unique entertainment industry in the world. These games have evolved considerably over time and have become a culture in their own right. However, questions have been raised about their effects on populations, leading to debates within societies about whether or not they should be banned. However, video games should not be banned in this day and age. Video games should not be banned because they help build our personality process and they are healthy. Recent research shows that first-person shooter games have many benefits such as "faster and more precise allocation of attention, higher spatial resolution in visual processing, and improved mental rotation abilities." (CS Green & Bavelier, 2012). These games develop analysis and greater problem-solving skills and stimulate creativity. Thus, people who play first-person shooter games use their neurons more efficiently than non-players when faced with problems and difficulties (Granic, Lobel & Engels, 2013). It is important to keep in mind that these studies did not yield the same consequences when it came to other types of technologies. Furthermore, according to Granic, Lobel and Engels who wrote the study entitled “The Benefits of Playing Video Games” published in the journal American Psychologist; these types of video games develop reasoning, promote relaxation, avoid nervousness, sharpen memory and help make better decisions. Additionally, a study conducted by Kühn, Gleich, Lorenz, Lindenberger, and Gallinat verified that video games can help treat brain disorders and diseases. such as schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder... middle of article......N., Stasiak, K., Shepherd, S., Frampton, C., Fleming, T. and Lucasson, MFG ( 2012). The effectiveness of sparx, a computerized self-help intervention for adolescents seeking help for depression: a randomized controlled non-inferiority trial. BMJ, doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.e2598 Shapiro, J. (November 27, 2013). 4 reasons why video games are good for your health (according to the American Psychological Association). Forbes, retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/jordanshapiro/2013/11/27/4-reasons-video-games-are-good-for-your-health-according-to-american-psychological- association/Szalavitz, M. (April 20, 2012). Study: Playing a video game helps teenagers overcome depression. Time, retrieved from http://healthland.time.com/2012/04/20/study-playing-a-video-game-helps-teens-beat-depression/