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Is Gaming Actually Bad for Students?

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Is Gaming Actually Bad for Students?

Gaming has a bad reputation among non-gamers. However, why is it so? The history of gaming may be partly at fault here. As soon as video games entered our homes, they completely captivated children’s minds and attention. They grew obsessed with various games, which changed their lifestyles and habits. Such a change of heart disturbed parents and adults, forcing them to simply claim how games distract young people from studying, socializing, and healthy physical activity. Since then, gaming has been deemed a waste of time and not good for school or college kids, earning it a rather negative reputation.

However, decades and many, many games later, young people enjoy gaming more than ever. In fact, it is one of the fastest-growing and most profitable industries in the world, where students remain its biggest consumers. So, what does such a dynamic have to prove to us? Perhaps, there is something about gaming that non-gamers simply don’t understand. Is gaming such bad news for students? Or, perhaps, it can be beneficial, and young gamers actually know what they are doing. Let’s see how gaming can impact students’ lives and school performance.

Gaming as a stress reliever

Non-gamers always argue about how gaming can make young people more aggressive, stressed, or anxious. Saying that games are too violent or scary to play and make kids experience the negative consequences in real life. Well, the truth is quite different. It has been proven again and again that gaming doesn’t make people more aggressive or angry. In fact, video games help kids to relax. Indeed, gaming can be quite a stress reliever for young people.

After all, college can be very stressful and intense. Students feel pressured and worried. These negative emotions often get bottled up with no visible escape in real life. Gaming can help students release those bad emotions through playing. They get to experience a range of feelings that can be almost therapeutic in a way. Hence, a few hours of gaming a week can help young people cope with their emotions and improve their mental health.

Gaming for building skills

It may be surprising to learn, but gaming actually has a lot to teach young people. Truly, most computer games come with numerous lessons that college kids must learn to complete games and grow in their gaming craft. For example, one of such lessons can be problem-solving skills. In games, players have to deal with endless challenges to move on further in the plot. Thus, they also have to apply logic, analytical skills, critical thinking, and more. All those skills are essential not only in gaming but in academia.

So, gamers polish such valuable skills while playing to apply them in college later. These lessons help students approach their school challenges with confidence. Of course, computer games cannot teach young people all the lessons and skills they need for school. Fortunately, in such a case, they often turn to paper writing help on writepaperfor.me. There they can find professional solutions and assistance.

Still, games can be a great way for students to build and practice those skills. Plus, gaming also teaches young people determination. They barely have any choice but to learn and progress to move further in the game.

When gaming goes wrong

We can see that gaming, overall, can be rather beneficial to young minds. However, there are certain limits to such advantages. As we all know, everything is healthy in moderation. When gaming turns from a habit into an addiction, students start having problems. Gaming addiction is as serious as any other. Such obsession with digital worlds can affect one’s lifestyle, physical and mental health, and, of course, school performance.

Sure, not all students reach such a point in their love of gaming. However, those who do require help. It is hard to acknowledge and get over an addiction without external help and internal motivation. Here are some signs when gaming goes wrong:

  • Constant thinking about gaming;
  • feeling the need to play every day;
  • prioritizing gaming, oversleeping, school, personal relationships, etc.; 
  • inability to quit;
  • having no interest or desire to do other things than gaming;
  • dropping in school performance.

These are some of the most obvious signs that you or someone you know needs help overcoming their gaming addiction. However, such a condition is rather an exception than a rule, and it often takes other factors, like mental health issues, to fall into the given addiction. Hence, it is worth going to the roots of the problem, seeing gaming as just one of the symptoms.

Bottom line

Gaming doesn’t have to be bad for students. It is all about how they approach it and how much time they dedicate to gaming each week. As long as gaming doesn’t interfere with their personal lives and studying, gaming can be a positive thing for their mental health and even school performance. Games can be a fun platform to build valuable skills and learn relatable life lessons.

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Northern Super League Partners with Stats Perform

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Stats Perform, the global leader in sports AI, data and technology, has announced an official data partnership with the Northern Super League (NSL). The partnership will allow world-leading Opta data to be collected live from every NSL league game for the next three years.

Beginning this month, the Northern Super League (NSL) establishes a new era in Canadian sport as the country’s first professional domestic women’s soccer league — an ambitious and transformative initiative co-founded by former Canadian international and Olympic medallist Diana Matheson. Its inaugural season kicks off on April 16 and will feature six teams who have assembled multinational player rosters with extensive club and international experience, including 100-cap Canadian internationals Desiree Scott and Quinn.

Once the action begins, detailed data from every on-ball event, including advanced AI-powered Opta Analytics metrics such as Expected Goals (xG) and Expected Assists (xA), will be captured and distributed via feeds and Stats Perform products, including OptaAI Studio. This will enable various broadcasters, publishers and rights holders to generate stories and insights throughout the NSL season and provide them straight to the league’s fans in real time.

As part of the agreement, the NSL’s League Office and every NSL club will also have access to Opta Search, part of OptaAI Studio. This will allow their content creators to leverage all Opta data collected during the NSL season in the creation of data-led stories on the stand-out performers, and will help them generate key talking points for publication on official league and club platforms. Opta Search will also empower the NSL’s media team to create a range of data visualizations, including player shot maps and touch maps, to visually illustrate the impact of different players’ on-field performances.

Christina Litz, NSL President, said: “We are thrilled to have Stats Perform on board as our official data partner. When we talk about detailed performance data in soccer, Opta is the gold standard, so we are delighted to have it powering each of our official digital channels. As the season progresses, we want to put the spotlight on all the on-field heroes who emerge and having access to world-class data will help us tell their stories and inspire a new generation of Canadian soccer fans.”

Steve Xeller, Chief Revenue Officer at Stats Perform, said: “Stats Perform has been a huge supporter of expansion leagues around the world, so we are very pleased to be partnering with NSL in the lead-up to their first domestic campaign. Seeing a fully professional women’s soccer league launch in Canada is an incredibly exciting development for the sport in North America and we see considerable potential in working proactively with the League’s Head Office to help the competition grow, using the power of AI and data-led storytelling to build fan communities across the continent.”

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INCENTIVE GAMES SIGNS EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTION DEAL FOR NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE, SOUTH AFRICA AND UK WITH LIGHT & WONDER

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Leading B2B games provider, Incentive Games, today announced its new agreement with premium gaming company and content provider Light & Wonder, Inc.

Through this agreement, Incentive Games will distribute its premium pay-to-play games – including new arcade-style titles – to key global regulated markets including the USA, Canada, South Africa, UK, and within Europe via Light & Wonder’s extensive operator network. Additionally, Incentive Games’ popular free-to-play content will be made available to a wider audience through Light & Wonder’s content marketplace.

The agreement brings together two industry leaders in iGaming and the strengths of both companies to deliver exceptional player experiences and elevate customer engagement.

Ahmed Baker, Chief Commercial Officer at Incentive Games said, “This agreement is a landmark moment in our company’s history. Previously, we’ve worked directly with major operators such as bet365, FanDuel, and Sky Bet. Now, we can distribute our games via Light & Wonder, an exceptional aggregator that we trust will handle our games with care.”

Steve Mayes, Senior Director of Partners at Light & Wonder, said: “We are excited to work with Incentive Games, a leader in gamification solutions. We look forward to leveraging their innovative platform and bringing their customisable crash and fast game content to all major regulated markets.”

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Soft2Bet’s ToonieBet Partners with the Ottawa Senators as Official Online Casino Partner

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With the Ottawa Senators securing a playoff spot in the NHL, ToonieBet will be there every step of the way, engaging fans with exclusive giveaways, premium entertainment, and a casino experience that mirrors the team’s energy and excitement.

The Ottawa Senators and Tooniebet, an online casino for players across Ontario, announced a partnership that will make Tooniebet the NHL team’s Official Online Casino Partner.

Tooniebet, which launched in 2024 is part of Soft2Bet – one of the world’s fastest growing iGaming turnkey solutions providers with iGaming brands around the world with a portfolio of 19 global licenses, including Ontario.

Additional highlights of the Ottawa Senators and TonnieBet partnership will include:

  • In-Arena & Broadcast Branding: Digitally enhanced dashboards for home and away games
  • In-rink board signage for home games
  • Virtual slot signage for various games
  • Digital inventory throughout the Ottawa Senators site on NHL.com
  • Direct Fan Engagement: Social contests and promotions hosted on Senators’ digital platforms
  • Television Broadcast Branding: Digitally enhanced rink boards for home and away games
  • In-arena rink board signage for home games

Martin Ballard, VP Corporate Partnerships, Ottawa Senators stated: “We are thrilled to welcome ToonieBet as an official partner of the Ottawa Senators. Cooperating with a brand that shares our commitment to providing fans with an exceptional and trusted experience is incredibly exciting. Together, we look forward to delivering memorable moments and engaging our passionate fanbase in new and innovative ways.”

Oksana Tsyhankova, Chief Marketing Officer at Soft2Bet, commented: “Partnering Soft2Bet’s ToonieBet brand with the Ottawa Senators is a significant milestone that reinforces our strong brand presence in Ontario. In a short period, we have achieved impressive performance and retention results, with a primary focus on localised, engaging experiences for Canadian players, which makes ToonieBet truly set itself apart.”

By tapping into the Senators’ digital platforms and in-arena presence, ToonieBet will stay close to the action and connect with fans in real, engaging ways while continuing to offer a top-quality online casino experience.

ToonieBet offers a fast, localised online casino experience for players in Ottawa and across Ontario.  Through this partnership, fans will have the chance to win Senators merchandise and tickets while ToonieBet grows its presence in a competitive Ontario market. With in-arena branding, regional broadcast coverage, and digital promotions, ToonieBet will be highly visible to the team’s loyal supporters.

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