Fruit Ninja helps Swiss scientists understand how children get ready to read
A University of Fribourg study shows that pre-reading children who played better were also faster at naming objects, a skill linked to reading.
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German students’ game helps collect data for cheaper prosthetic hands
FLOAT, a free hand-controlled mixed-reality game, has won several awards and lets players donate data to train affordable prostheses.
English universities receive £590,000 to teach Shakespeare through video games
The Shakespeare Arcade project will gather games inspired by Shakespeare's plays and create free lesson plans for UK schools.
Founding of the ancient Greek city of Elea becomes a video game in Italy
"ELEA. Città da fondare", presented at the Velia archaeological park, has players decide how to build and govern the city, inspired by the philosopher Parmenides.
University of Portsmouth wins three national video game education awards
The English university won at the TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2026, including the award for the year's most outstanding design graduate.
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