Parents go on and on about how we waste precious time playing video games, instead of studying. Well, video games are almost always more fun than some old chemistry textbook. But hours of mindless fun aside, what if playing Call of Duty and FIFA 14 is actually making us smarter instead of dumber like our parents so love to think? In this really cool animated video, AsapSCIENCE takes a closer look at the facts behind the truth that playing video games (in moderation) does help boost smartness. Win.