It is not uncommon to hear some people associate video game and stupidity. However, playing certain games would mean that you have an IQ greater than average. And they are experts who say it.
Since its globalization in the 1970s, video games have suffered from many criticisms. Deemed harmful to the reflection of the youngest, socially destructive, accused of incentives for violence … Playing in front of a screen has long aroused criticism. If this trend is in large down, some regularly continue to blame the gamers community.
Who has never been reprimanded by their parents for having held a controller in their hands? The activity of playing video games has often been condemned, in particular by the oldest generations. However, many studies say that many video game titles are deeply beneficial, for multiple reasons. It would even seem that they strengthen understanding and sagacity.
Experts have largely studied the issue in recent years, and have been able to draw up a list of video game titles promoting cognitive development or using our intellect and our insight. Between strategy, adventure, action or sport game, the panel is wide. However, not all categories are classified in the same brand.
According to a Whichbingo studyan Irish institution that followed the behavior of a thousand players, some games also say a lot about a person’s IQ. Expertise is supported by several psychologists as well as intelligence tests, which have been subject to subjects. The results are interesting to say the least.
Whichbo’s study determined that League of Legends was on average played by people reaching an IQ of 120.4. The famous multiplayer strategy game, because it requires essential cognitive capacities to win the game, is placed in first position in the ranking. By way of comparison, where the majority of the population is between 90 and 100 IQ.
The new Black myth: Wukongreleased less than a year ago, with an average of 119.8 of IQ, then Baldur’s Gate 3role -playing game prized by players of approximately 117.8 of IQ. Conversely, Whichbingo’s study identifies other games associated with much lower IQ. This is the case with Rocket Leaguewhich brings together players in Qi of 90.3, or FC 24 And FIFA 23played by people with 89.3 of Qi. Yet, FIFA 23 was the best -selling game of 2022 in France, an observation which can sometimes lend to smile.
However, it should be recalled that this study on video games is not to be taken completely seriously, given the few subjects summoned during expertise. With nearly 1,000 test subjects, the results are undecided and uncertain to say the least. The IQ, which has long proven itself in the scientific field, has been criticized and discredited for several years. Having a high intellectual quotient does not mean that we have an intelligence superior to others. This is why this ranking should not necessarily be taken at the foot of the letter.