Videogames are good for you
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brussels, July 6, 2006. A ground breaking
meeting took place in Brussels today involving consumers,
publishers and developers of video games throughout the
European Union. Participants including parents' representatives
heard a panel of independent experts, including psychologists
and media specialists, express their views about the impact of
videogames on players, especially the younger ones. Patrice
Chazerand, secretary general, ISFE, was quoted as saying: "In
light of such a thorough analysis of current issues and such a
lively dialogue, we should not let this intellectual
stimulation die out. ISFE will see to building upon this
exchange and make it happen on a permanent or regular basis".
The experts present, drawn from universities and research
institutions throughout Europe [downloadable using the link on
the right], focused on the different perceptions, both positive
and negative, that exist today about the industry and also its
player community. A majority of experts came down in favour of
the positive aspects of the videogame and pointed to the
growing number of innovative applications in fields ranging
from education, the treatment of behavioural problems with
youngster, including attention deficit disorders, manned space
exploration, etc. While none of the participating experts would
consider videogame playing as an addictive pastime in itself, a
consensus emerged as to the need for proper independent
research, together with adequate education of parents as to the
nature of games. For further information (including photographs
of the event) please contact: Jürgen Bänsch, Communications
Officer Address: ISFE 15 rue Guimard B-1040 Brussels Phone: +32
2 513 88 16 Email: info@isfeurope.org URL: www.isfe-eu.org
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