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There are games where you zone out and let your brain rest, but I think the guy’s brain is more active when he’s playing Pikmin than when doing homework. There’s the tactics stuff, but then there’s also constant wonder at the big revelations (new creatures and treasures).
Obviously (I think), I have no problems with the Marios and Spelunkies (as long as we stick to screen time limits), but it is nice when a video game leaves you with zero kid development concerns.