I read this book in High School and did my senior project on it. It may be a bit dated now, but I have no doubts the concepts will still apply, and if you are interested in this OP I would encourage you to check it out!
Everything Bad is Good for You, by Steven Johnson.
> Not to mention that gaming is good for your brain too since it forces it to think and strategize, unlike other media.
The book basically takes this thought and really explores it in-depth.