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Let’s talk about games
October 12, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm BST
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Discussion Topics
Can video games make you smarter?
- Do you play video games? If yes, what games do you play and why? If you don’t play video games, why not?
- What are some negative preconceptions people have about video games and gaming?
- According to a study mentioned in the video, how did regular gaming affect the participants’ cognitive function?
- How can gaming influence our attention to detail and why?
- Did you find the cognitive tests in the video easy or difficult?
- What are the other benefits of video gaming, especially related to education and ageing?
- Were you persuaded by the video about the potential benefits of gaming? Why or why not?
- Do you agree with the message in the video that ‘too much of anything is bad?’
Game type
- What is your favourite game? Can you describe it? What are the rules and objectives of the game?
- What was a popular game when you were a child? What were the rules and objectives?
- Do you like board games? Why or why not?
- Is there a board game you and your family always play during holidays?
- What makes a good game?
- What kinds of games are popular nowadays?
- Imagine you were asked to invent a new game for a games company. Think of a new game and describe it!
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