[raindropm]

I credit

- AoE for laying the groundwork of my love of history and archeology.

- Skyrim for making me finally learn how to create 3D art, which I still do as profession today.

- All those weird Japanese games that tell you that you don't have to conform to the predefine notion of what should and shouldn't be videogames.

Of course it doesn't replace real learning. It's hilarious when some gaming-addicted argue that 'videogames made me smart! see that research!'

Hell no Bob, smart people out there spend most of their time learning and play videogames just occasionally.