What are the benefits?

[Lyre93 1]

Did you know that action games can enhance attentional control? A 2012 study found that games (in general) train gamers to learn and shape their attention. Unlike what most people think, they can also promote learning and discourage negative behaviors.

[Steve King 1]

I look at gaming as an activity that can hone various skills, but only when it is not overdone. It should never get to a point where a gamer spends a lot of time behind a PC or laptop unless they are doing so to earn money (professionally).

[francisbaud 1]

I think that most games make players use little creativity, logical thinking or patience. It's almost all about instant gratification, linear paths and dumbed down gameplay. Hopefully some day game studios will develop game that are challenging and require intellectual skills, tactics and team play (and more).