The book "Moral Combat: Why the War on Violent Video Games Is Wrong" is one that provided clear and concise information about the history of flawed and agenda driven research against video games. This is a book that I encourage any educator who wants to become involved in esports to read and know backwards and forwards. It provides data and reasoning for when we are surely asked "don't violent video games make violent kids?" Published in 2017, the view on video games has changed dramatically. Dr. Chris Ferguson, Professor of Psychology at Stetson University, and one of the authors, was so kind to give his time to answer questions related to the book and discuss the changing landscape around the perceptions of video games in our society.
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Dr. Chris Ferguson (Website // Twitter)
Moral Combat: Why the War on Violent Video Games Is Wrong
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Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation, promote physical and mental health, increase collegiate scholarship pathways, and play games! We cannot forget the importance of play!
James O'Hagan (LinkedIn // Twitter) is the Founder and Host of The Academy of Esports podcast.
The Academy of Esports (Website // Twitter)
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