Video Games, better than teachers?

I often frequent sites such as 9gag for funny graphics and comics to use in class. Recently I came across this gem which states, "Video Games Teach English since 1980's better than English Teachers..."

First of all, I feel like it should be "the 1980's2 but that may just be being picky.

There is some truth to the fact that people tend to learn language very well through video games. I have a friend who went to a very good school, but claims she really learned all her English from World of Warcraft.

Do I think that video games are better than teachers? No! Of course not. However, they are fun, engaging, repetitive, and a great way to pick up fluency. 

Second Life has great success with some free learning opportunities. Check out some here

For example there's the British Isle here:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/BritishCouncil%20Isle/226/126/40

Cyprus which has English speaking volunteers http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Wellston/166/87/23

The Learning Expereince: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Makani%20Cove/145/36/22