Most children love to play video games - almost to the extend of addiction. There have been some arguments that this can lead to improved computer literacy. However many studies that I have previously mentioned clearly show that we should be limiting screen time to children.
Now a study reviewed video games. More hours of video gaming were associated with lower verbal IQ as well as some distinct changes in brain chemistry that are sometimes found in autism spectrum disorders. In fact, the authors support the evaluation of autism spectrum and depressive disorders in children who choose video gaming over other age-appropriate behaviors (e.g., socializing).
I would discourage video games before teenage years (when you probably can't control it!).
Takeuchi H et al., Mol Psychiatry 2016 Jan 5
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