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== Education in Video Games ==

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~~While most popular video games are experiencing an increase~~ in ~~violence, language, and sexuality, other gamers and game developers are beginning to view video games as an educational opportunity. Firaxis Games, a noteworthy~~ video game ~~development company~~, ~~has been creating a video game series called ''Civilization'' for nearly a decade. <ref> http://www.firaxis.com/company/ </ref> Civilization is a simulation game~~ that allows the player to lead a nation from ancient times to modern day. It features a dynamic military system, politics, trading, and historical content. It has been recognized for its unintentional educational properties. <ref> http://www.firaxis.com/community/teacher.~~php </ref>~~

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It is unlikely that there is any educational value in video game usage, compared with better activities that could be pursued.

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~~Microsoft Flight Simulator~~ is ~~another example of~~ a ~~video~~ game ~~being~~ recognized for its ~~unique~~ educational properties. <ref> http://www.~~microsoft~~.com/~~Products/Games/FSInsider/product/Pages~~/~~InfoEducators~~.~~aspx~~ </ref>

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But Firaxis Games, a noteworthy video game development company, has been creating a video game series called ''Civilization'' for nearly a decade.<ref> http://www.firaxis.com/company/ </ref> Civilization is a simulation game that allows the player to lead a nation from ancient times to modern day. It features a dynamic military system, politics, trading, and historical content. It has been recognized for its unintentional educational properties.<ref> http://www.firaxis.com/community/teacher.php </ref>

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~~The popularity~~ of ~~several of the favourite sports~~ video ~~games has led to an uptake in children wishing to take part in them~~. ~~If an adult plays video games with their children, they can learn about their child's personality and interests~~.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator is another example of a video game that may have some slight educational value.<ref> http://www.microsoft.com/Products/Games/FSInsider/product/Pages/InfoEducators.aspx </ref>

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