In this episode, Next Level looks at the mental health conversation around video games. Are they addictive? Do they encourage aggression? Or are they just the target of moral panic?
For a growing number of older Americans, video games offer exercise, therapy, and a way to bond with friends and family.
Video games have something to offer for everyone, but there are still a lot of barriers that get in the way of different people enjoying the medium.
The role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons is more popular than ever, but that popularity has been threatened by a consumer revolt.