November is the season for blockbuster video games — not even the pandemic has changed that. In fact, the video game industry has seen record spending and profits in 2020 . At the same time, the decision to set aside as much as $60 (and, often, 60 hours) to play might be tougher this year, as the economic downturn affects purchasing decisions . Nonetheless, the perennial question persists: With a new slate of big games, as well as new video game consoles, what's worth it?
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Special Report: "Esports Gaining Steam" - More than just video games
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA21) - Esports is rapidly growing with more schools launching programs for students and, here in Fort Wayne, The University of Saint Francis and Snider High School recently formed arenas, paving a new pathway for students' futures and guiding career opportunities.
In the Spring of 2020, Saint Francis announced its esports program, inviting alumnus Vaughn Gallagher to lead the team as head coach. Gallagher earned a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and works as a web developer for Asher Agency. He's also an experienced competitive gamer.
Early GameStop Black Friday 2020 deals: video games and collectibles - Business Insider
Below, we've rounded up some of the best GameStop deals you can snag right now. We'll update this page as more early discounts are announced.
During the countdown sale, GameStop is also offering a "buy one get one free" deal on all apparel, and 20% off branded merchandise from "Star Wars," Marvel, "Fortnite," and "Minecraft."
GameStop's current set of early Black Friday deals are guaranteed until November 22, when even more games and accessories will go on sale. GameStop's early Black Friday countdown prices will remain in place until the official Black Friday sale starts on November 25.
Academics, video game makers team up in rare collaboration
LONDON (AP) — A study by Oxford University researchers on how playing video games affects mental health used data from video game makers, marking what the authors say is a rare collaboration between academics and the game industry.
Lack of transparency from game makers has long been an issue for scientists hoping to better understand player behaviors.
The findings are based on survey responses from people over 18 who played two games, Plants vs Zombies: Battle for Neighborville and Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
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It's Not Easy Porting Games To The Nintendo Switch — But Developers Do It Anyhow : NPR
Nintendo's Switch console is less powerful than competing consoles, but offers a more interesting gameplay experience. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption
When Gennadiy Korol, lead engineer at Moon Studios, booted up Ori and the Will of the Wisps on his Xbox, his eyes lit up. He and his team of developers at Moon Studios had worked tirelessly: coding, testing, and optimizing. Finally, after months of chugging espresso, a thing of video game beauty beamed back at him.
Playing Video Games May Make You Happier, Study Finds – CBS Baltimore
(CNN) — Playing video games may improve your mental health and make you happier, according to a scientific study that used industry data from gaming companies to analyze players’ wellbeing.
The research by the University of Oxford analyzed the effects of playing two popular video games: Nintendo’s “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” and Electronic Arts’ “Plants vs Zombies: Battle for Neighborville.”
It found that time spent playing the games was associated with players reporting that they felt happier.
Video games offer escape for stressed, overworked students - New Mexico Daily Lobo
A controller for Sony's Play Station 4 next to a Nintendo Switch, one of the biggest consoles and handheld gaming devices respectively.
Video games help people detach from the problems going on in the real world, according to Dakoda Emberlin, the vice president of communication and marketing for the University of New Mexico's esports team.
"It's a lot of escapism," Emberlin said. "Whenever you play a video game, you're not playing yourself. I'm not playing Dakoda in a video game."
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