Game on or game over?

Vikki Seaton

Gaming has often been seen as the preserve of teenagers, as is often blamed for rising obesity levels.

Game on or game over?

Vikki SeatonMediaLab

The stereotype of teenage boys living a solitary obsessed life as they toil away on their PlayStation or Xbox is being challenged by increasing evidence that 'social gaming' is the future.

There is a growing emphasis on improving the health of young people. Parenting magazines contain articles about detoxing your toddler. School dinners have experienced a rebirth, with Turkey Twizzlers now a thing of the past courtesy of Jamie Oliver. McDonald's has been forced to offer fruit with its Happy Meals. It is no wonder, then, that games and console manufacturers are...

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