Video games might do more for your brainA recent study suggests that while playing games in general is good for your brain, video games may have a stronger effect than board games. One reason may be that video games require players to process multiple streams of information at once and adapt strategies in real time. “Great games for this include Beat Saber and Fruit Ninja.”Never too old—or too young—to playFor children, games can be a powerful teaching tool. Different games sharpen different skills—and video games may have an edge over traditional board games by demanding faster, more flexible thinking. Perhaps it’s time to update our Christmas game stash with a video game or two.