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Macedonia: Computer games have positive effect

Friday, September 19th, 2008 @ 22:59 UTC

by Elena Ignatova

Countries:: Macedonia
Topics:: Freedom of Speech, Cyber-Activism, Internet & Telecoms, Media, Technology, Youth, Entertainment
Languages:: English, Macedonian

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Македонија: Компјутерските игри имаат позитивен ефект...

Panta Rei writes [MKD] about a survey conducted by the Pew Internet & American Life Project, which shows that the gaming experience can have positive social, political and ethical effect. The post offers a counterargument to those who favor discrimination against gamers in the Macedonian media.

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