" But, he says, "they should not replace other avenues of learning, replace or diminish more active forms of play, or become a babysitting device.

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Why is Singapore so sensitive to a play about marital violence and other forms of abuse against Muslim women?

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Yes, the ability to play and interact with others is a benefit of games over those other forms of media.

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Nintendo may have extended a lukewarm greeting toward online play with the Wii U, but it seems to have finally embraced other forms of entertainment with TVii, taking advantage of the GamePad's second screen to act as a remote control and interface to various entertainment services.

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The U.S. government as well as private groups like the X Prize Foundation can play an important role in stimulating and helping budding visioneers through prizes, funding or other forms of support.

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