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VideoGames: Brain Gain or Drain? - FYI

Contributed by: 
Jayne Gackenbach
Episode Date: 
Monday, March 14, 2011

Ever wonder what’s the truth and what’s media hype regarding video games? This show will answer your questions. In this first one, a brief overview of some of the most pertinent and controversial issues surrounding video games today are touched upon. Ranging from the misconceptions of how video games and violence affect our children to how the dreams of gamers show signs of lucidity. The host provides a broad spanning overview of the many issues affecting, not only gamers and game culture, but also how video games contribute to the very evolution of our minds, our society and our dreams.