That said, it's been many years and several epic steps in computer technology since I've actually played the game (it debuted in 1989).

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Almost any computer game appears to boost a child's creativity, researchers at Michigan State University's Children and Technology Project reported in November.

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To help keep their future technology industries in the game, schools in the United States and India for example are already introducing computer science at early ages at school.

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