Your Candy Crush or Mobile Legends habit isn’t something to be ashamed of

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Mobile games may seem mindless. But they are also cognitively engaging...offers a welcome reprieve from the weightier issues one must battle in our professional, social or personal realms. 

the joy of play, that one’s energies can be channelled towards a simple task with clear goals and the absence of life-shattering outcomes

Rather than distract you from your work, these bursts of mobile game play can actually be restorative. 

Unlike many real-world goals, progress within games is transparent, measurable and immediate.

But these games can foster a social connection as well. ...The same connectivity enabling us to communicate with friends gives us the latitude to play with them too. ...These shared experiences help forge a common vocabulary...

beware of games that exploit our psychological vulnerabilities through endless notifications and in-app purchases, deliberately hooking rather than just engaging us.

Their ability to grant us moments of freedom in our relentless schedules, allowing us to recalibrate and recharge, is particularly welcome in our hurried and harried lives. They can also be a salve for the pressures of modern life, making even insignificant moments feel productive, uplifting and just a little more joyful.

Qn: Video games are a threat to society and should be banned. Do you agree? (NYJC 2025 J2 MYE)