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Gaming on the rise since beginning of pandemic

Gaming on the rise since beginning of pandemic
People in isolation are looking for an escape—and gaming seems to be the answer.
Emily Coffey and Kate Bomar February 25, 2021

An old form of entertainment, the video game industry is spiking amid the isolation many are currently facing at home. According to the National Purchase Diary Panel Inc. Group’s analytics, spending on gaming has increased by 33%, while overall time spent playing games increased by 26%. This impacts...

Video games enhance education

Photo courtesy of Shane Asselstine
Virtual environments like SimCity and Minecraft engage students and support teachers in the classroom.
Zurich Lewis, Writer May 12, 2015
Virtual environments like SimCity and Minecraft engage students and support teachers in the classroom.