Why are we drawn to video games where we have to complete tasks that, in real life, may be unappealing or boring? Here are four games that show how the mundane can be made extraordinary and surreal.
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Tears of the Kingdom doesn’t hand hold, with the narrative full of abstract and surreal moments that keep players guessing.
There are fears that these high-level acquisitions will cause market stagnation and allow Microsoft to form a monopoly on the gaming industry.
Video games can be useful in learning English, math, history, physics and yes, even physical education. While they’re not a substitute for schooling, video games are a great indoor activity.
The new ‘hybrid’ device is the culmination of many of Nintendo’s innovations to date.
Nintendo has a history of innovation in the console market, and the Switch follows suit. But it trades power for flexibility, and it’s unknown yet whether that’s what gamers want.
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Lecturer, Mobile Applications, Federation University Australia
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Senior Lecturer in Computer Science, University of Central Lancashire
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PhD Candidate in Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo
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Lecturer, Faculty of Creative & Cultural Industries, University of Portsmouth
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Lecturer, Digital and Creative Technologies, University of Portsmouth
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Senior Lecturer in media and screen studies, Federation University Australia
