Gaming can teach life skills and cognitive abilities There are 20,000 gaming jobs in the UK, providing plenty of opportunity for a career in gaming Minecraft: Education Edition, for example, has applications in geography, history, engineering, and physics A third of gamers say they play because they like to challenge themselves. While gaming can provide a fun form of entertainment, it can also contribute to the player’s cognitive development. For example, many titles involve problem solving, strategy and multi-tasking, among other skills.