Once seen as a distraction and waste of time, video games are gaining new levels of appreciation among employers for teaching in-demand skills.
Read MoreSkill-based games, mobile Esports, cash tournaments, mobile competitive Esports, casual eSports, competitive games, paid competitive games, and real money games - to name a few, are all names of one genre. Already mentioned, arcade games can be listed as skill games. We can have a basketball game that focuses on shooting 3-pointers, a baseball game where we're hitters.
Read MoreSuccess in skill-based gaming is determined by a player's physical skills, such as reaction or dexterity, or mental skills, like logic and knowledge. Examples of skill-based games include Solitaire Cash and Bubble Cash from Papaya Gaming. There are six significant market changes that will see skill-based gaming grow over the coming years.
Read MoreVideo games might not the first medium you think of when it comes to learning useful skills. Of course, there are games specifically designed for learning and to be educational, but even in games intended only for entertainment, there are surprisingly useful skills that can be learned. Here are some of the most useful that you’ve probably never thought of.
Read MoreAs personal and handheld devices like smartphones, tablets and Chromebooks become more prevalent, the market for educational video games is expanding, says an executive with a Madison-based video game development company.
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