Playing Minecraft is linked to university success

Parents often despair at the amount of time their children spend playing video games, but new research suggests it could be doing them more good than harm. Playing games like Minecraft or Lara Croft can make students smarter, according to a new study. This is because video games help young people develop good communication skills and mental versatility, the researchers claim. Gaming was found to teach students to be resourceful, and the study's lead researcher suggests that video games have a role to play in the future of education. Modern video games often require players to be adaptable and resourceful.