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Tackling misconceptions around video games

Jun 19, 2025 14:31
By Shannonside News
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Tackling misconceptions around video games

Neil Gannon from ATU Sligo joined Joe on the Show this week to tackle the misconceptions and cliches around video games.

Nowadays the industry is worth billions of dollars and rivals the film and tv industry.

Many people still regard video games as something for children, or see it as an unhealthy pass time with little benefit.

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Neil, who is the Chair of Game Development at ATU, broke down the common misconceptions around the medium and argued that, in moderation, gaming is good.

 

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