What can video games teach us, if anything at all?  Decades after the introduction of the ATARI 2600, truly the world’s first successful home video game system, the debate rages on.  Initially, there were the usual criticisms, speaking about “the destruction of our youth” through desensitization or other nefarious means.  Truly these were kneejerk reactions, but not completely without merit.  Later, various studies came to light linking hand-eye coordination, critical thinking, and other skills with the amount of hours spent playing video games.  Today, video games are ubiquitous; Playstation3 alone has sold nearly 34 million units worldwide; and an entire generation of people has grown up playing video games.  Much of the controversy has died down, though some issues remain.