Other Research

Late last week, our friends the ESA in the US, released their latest research report, the 2014 Essential Facts about the Computer and Video Game industry. Some of the key findings are: 56 percent of parents say video games are a positive part of their child’s life. 68 percent of families with... Read More

To mark the 25th anniversary of the creation of the World Wide Web, the Pew Research Center in the US have released a report titled Digital Life in 2025.  Experts predict that he Internet will become ‘like electricity’ — less visible, yet deeply embedded in people’s lives for both good and bad.... Read More

Over at the Conversation, Daniel Johnson, Christian Jones and Jane Burns have conducted a comprehensive review of research papers and reports from around the world to explore the role of video games in young people’s lives.  The results may in fact surprise you around the positive ways video games can impact the lives... Read More

Launched at PAX Australia over the weekend, new Young and Well CRC research reveals young people can experience positive effects from playing videogames, highlighting an opportunity to use videogames for wellbeing. You can find a link to the report here... Read More

Every year The ESA release a research report about the video games industry.  You can find the 2013 Essential Facts Report here.... Read More

A recent study undertaken by QUT was discussed on ABC news.  The study shows that children are actually better off playing video games than watching TV. To watch the video click here.... Read More