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“Edutainment” for the whole family
A workshop called “Video games and mums: Do I really know NINTENDO (DS)?!” promoted by Nintendo and La Cattolica University in Milan tries to explains to parents the educational value of video games. It also encourages families to play together.
Why it matters
Is this a new way for brands to engage their core target audience and their relatives, helping them beat the fear they may have around technology? Is this the right way to make people think about technology as something that unites people rather than divides?
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