Want to get ahead in the business world? Buy a PlayStation 2.
A growing number of business professionals are arguing that many commercial video games—often derided as lightweight or gratuitously violent—can actually improve people’s entrepreneurial and managerial skills. Business professionals who play video games are more likely than their peers to take worthwhile risks and value the advice of their colleagues, according to one study. (San Jose Mercury News)



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