Video games can play a key role in advancing digital skills and education across Europe and beyond, according to speakers at the “How Video Games Can Support the Union of Skills” event in Brussels.
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Video games, the world’s biggest entertainment medium, can sometimes blur into real life through a phenomenon called Game Transfer Phenomenon (GTP). Psychologist Angelica Ortiz de Gortari coined the term after noticing gamers involuntarily perceive or react to the world as if still in-game—like seeing health bars or feeling urges to collect items.
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The author reflects on how children effortlessly master video games, despite their complexity, highlighting their persistence, mental agility, and problem-solving skills. This observation connects to the achievement gap in education, especially in math.
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On July 9, 2013, NCAA Football 14 was released, and gamers eagerly embraced it. However, it would be 11 years before the next edition, NCAA Football 24, launched in 2024. Nostalgia surrounded the release, though many were disappointed, as expectations rarely align with reality.
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Playing video games during childhood may offer benefits that extend into adulthood, including higher salaries and valuable skills. A study by Prodigy Education found that adults who gamed as children earn an average of $5,451 more annually than non-gamers, with FIFA players earning the highest salaries.
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A preprint study suggests that playing video games enhances cognitive abilities, such as memory, attention, and problem-solving, but does not affect mental health. In contrast, exercise (150+ minutes per week) improves mental health, reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety, but does not impact cognitive ability.
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A survey by Prodigy Education reveals that people who played video games as children are more likely to have received recent promotions, earning $5,451 more annually. Video games, once associated with negative traits, are now recognized for enhancing strategic thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.
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The growing use of video games has raised concerns about their impact on mental health, with debates surrounding gaming disorders and the World Health Organization's inclusion of such disorders in the ICD-11. While research suggests a potential harmful effect of video games on mental well-being, causal mechanisms remain unclear.
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Video games have emerged as potent tools for fostering moral development, allowing players to explore ethical dilemmas in a controlled environment. Through gameplay, individuals can experiment with behaviors and decisions without real-world consequences.
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Video games, evolving from classics like 'Pong' and 'Space Invaders', offer more than mere entertainment; they cultivate critical skills essential for leadership. Games like 'Fallout', 'Tetris', 'World of Warcraft', and 'Civilization' immerse players in complex scenarios demanding strategic planning, adaptability, and teamwork — skills vital in both gaming and real-world leadership. Integrating video games into training enhances communication through multiplayer interactions and refines strategic decision-making in risk-free environments.
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The article "Level up: exploring the artistic side of video game design" by Angelica Frey delves into the emergence of video games embracing illustration and painterly art to create captivating visual experiences.
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The article explores the relationship between video games and traditional narratives like novels and films. While initially seen as fundamentally different, video games, according to scholar Eric Hayot, must be understood alongside novels to grasp their full cultural significance.
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Collaborations between gaming experts, academics and health authorities have resulted in several promising approaches to using games to engage people in the challenging field of vaccine education.
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After eight months of planning and mission rehearsal, all five U.S. Special Operations Command components did just that for the first time in conjunction with the 16th annual Air Force Special Operation Command hosted Emerald Warrior exercise.
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Now mainstream developers are leveling up - increasingly considering accessibility when designing their games, whether to accommodate a visual impairment, a motor control issue or an anxiety disorder. "A lot more people want to play games and we want people to play games."
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Kids spend time online on games and on their gaming consoles. According to CNET, kids are learning helpful financial skills and a life skill or two, in video games like Animal Crossing and Minecraft.
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