Game Generation

Video games have the power to bring us together, which is more important than ever. We’re rounding up some of our favorite stories of the power of play – just when we need them the most. Follow this thread for more. #GameGeneration

Did you know nearly 227 million Americans play #videogames? Learn more about today's video game players in our latest Essential Facts report: ow.ly/9co250Fv1nl

Fun fact: according to research from @theESA, 55% of parents play #videogames with their child at least weekly! Read more from @USATODAY: usatoday.com/story/tech/col…

"…we’re finally starting to see that, on the whole, #videogames can be beneficial for lots of age groups." Read more from @WIRED: ow.ly/P73M50F4Nhm

Student-designed #videogames provide an engaging learning experience while also generating new, sharable educational content. Learn how one history professor used video games to transform his classroom: ow.ly/dYC850F4MXR

From mood management and stress release to social connection and learning, #videogames offer a host of benefits: ow.ly/oqKg50F4NKH

Gaming can instill a host of skills, mindsets and habits that elevate success in the modern workplace. Read more from @Forbes: ow.ly/Fw9t50F4MdQ

#VideoGameFact: Video games help connect us! According to @theESA, 65% of players say they play with others online or in person. Learn more: ow.ly/B8Gr50F4MoK

The joy of play brings tangible benefits. That's why organizations like @GametoGrow use #videogames like #Minecraft to help people develop their social abilities: ow.ly/nRLt50EOF8K

It's Global Accessibility Awareness Day! The Family Video Game Database just launched a new feature to help parents find games that are both age-appropriate and accessible! bit.ly/3yr9V70 #GAAD

Play inspires us to creatively solve problems, become a force for good and develop innovations across fields with the potential to improve lives. Read about how professors are using #videogames to teach field-starved geology students: ow.ly/phcd50EOECh #edtech

Parents use video games to connect with their kids–and have a lot of fun along the way. According to research from @theESA, 55% of parents play video games with their child at least weekly: ow.ly/M11R50EODNE

#DYK video games can have manifold benefits for older people, including boosting cognitive and problem-solving skills? Read more from @guardian: ow.ly/HIkK50EODIg

At 83 years old, Shirley Curry went from dabbling in #Skyrim to becoming a bridge across generations in the #videogame community. Read @ShirleyScurry's story: ow.ly/3n6N50EOFJr

Video games can transport people to worlds they can’t visit, even if that’s right outside their door. Read about one family's experience with virtual reality: ow.ly/30xT50EwBZ1

Parents use video games to connect with their kids–and have a lot of fun along the way. According to research from @theESA, 55% of parents play video games with their child at least weekly: ow.ly/bEEZ50EwC1m

“As physical spaces disappeared, #videogames became one of the few places for people to spend time together.” Read more from @verge: ow.ly/5dVI50EwC0T

DYK #videogames can demonstrably improve the surgical skills of doctors? Learn how one video game company is helping healthcare professionals take things to the next level: ow.ly/fsJg50EwBXG

"Gaming injects fresh spirit that gives personality to the rectangles of faces or words that our professional encounters have been reduced to during lockdowns." Have you ever played video games with your coworkers? ow.ly/o5sA50EwBRd

#TGIF! What are you playing tonight? 🎮

"…we’re finally starting to see that, on the whole, video games can be beneficial for lots of age groups." Read more from @WIRED: ow.ly/LJux50EbGmh