Kirsten Kalebich, Arizona State University

What is it about older video games that make people want to keep playing them?

Braden Beck, California State Channel Islands

Video games can strengthen innovation, thinking skills and strategy in young minds.

Maximilian Padilla-Rodriguez, Florida Atlantic University

Though many parents and teachers consider the medium to be distractive and harmful, it could play an important role in shaping the future of education.

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

Fans often show their love for their favorite media through fan art, fan translations and video game mods, but are they getting the recognition they really deserve?

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

While these details may be overlooked by novice players, the gaming community can appreciate and bond over them.

Jenna Amore, Oakland University

The pandemic caused people to dust off their Nintendos and start a good ol’ bowling match, but will the classic game reach newer consoles?

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

In its annual livestream event, Mojang communicated future updates to the sensational game that fans have long been anticipating.

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

Some of these influencers’ platforms foster harmful attachments between themselves and their impressionable young fans.

Sophie N. Munoz, University of Texas at San Antonio

The multitalented streamer and creator appeals to a wide audience with diverse content that ranges from lo-fi tracks to art lessons, all of which influence each other.

Amiri Rivers-David, Pomona College

While all games provide some sort of escape, there’s nothing quite like the adventures you can experience from the more easygoing ones that encourage exploration.

Daniel Reed

Ranged weapons are good, but if you really want to slay your enemies, you’re going to need to get up close and personal.

Emily Davies, Solent University

Minecraft servers like HermitCraft use YouTube to provide entertaining content for all ages, but it isn’t always fun and games.

Janani Mangai Srinivasan, Wake Forest University

Seemingly simple and repetitive open-ended games like Minecraft and Animal Crossing can positively influence your mental health.

Tommy Nguyen, Clovis Community College

We started off with a bang and now we’re back to our roots.

Zachary Truesdale, University of Texas at San Antonio

The decision reaffirms the company’s commitment to innovation, and it shows a level of loyalty that’s becoming rare in the tech world.

Zachary Truesdale, University of Texas at San Antonio

The algorithm is our friend.