All work and no play make Jack a dull boy' we have grown up making similar smart excuses to our parents for playing games. Well that was the time when big veranda's within the house holds served as playground. Big spacious houses are now luxuries which only few people have. To compensate this major loss of children' entertainment science has blessed them with the gifts of Video games, play station, Xbox etc.

These are electronic devices with visual display. It has all the outdoor games displayed in the visual formats. These games are handy and portable. Children can carry them along with them even when they are traveling. Play station, X-box comes with super audio and video capabilities. Latest and new games can easily be downloaded from the internet like in a box. Xbox is comparatively bigger in sizes because this is the video game which comes with Dolby sound effects. It is much bulkier and larger in size as compared to its contemporaries because of larger DVD-ROM drive and this being based on computer hard drive.

Also there are several games which can now be played online. Thus without actually visiting your friends' place you can enjoy the pleasure of playing with your friends by being online.

But like a coin has two side the so called video games, play stations and X box too have both side too it. On one hand it gives us the pleasure of playing in our own air conditioned rooms and join our friends over the internet for playing these games without having the sun stroke or blaming the rainy season for spoiling our playground, on other hand it also deprives new generation from playing out door games. It deprives them of the benefit of becoming physically strong by playing games themselves. These games have made them a lonely player and hence reducing the capability of becoming a team player. Outdoor games make you stronger, grow faster, healthier and contribute in making you immunity system stronger. However, indoor games can in no way contribute in either of these factors. Games played on play stations or X box usually visualizes a self gamer and contenders. Usually these games amplify the aggressive nature of its player.

A balance of both indoor and outdoor games has to be maintained and monitored by parents. Some games enhance children's mathematical, logical and creative skills. Such games must always be encouraged. Most games are based on governance, constructive and organizational structures. While the adults enjoy games, it's important to make sure kids are properly stimulated. These games will induce decision making skills in children. Some games come with lots of challenges at every step and hence makes players mentally stronger to face every challenge with same verve and courage.

Field of gaming and now gaming on computers is very dynamic. Researchers are catering children with innovative games to boost their intellectual and good judgment talents. There are also educative games available in the market which makes difficult and confusing lessons being explained to children in easy and interesting manner. This can also develop children's interest for education and learning. One must be very selective and decisive before picking a game from market or internet and these games can be a real boon to one's children.