Paul

As an educator who supports the use of "video games" in education, I think the term still works. Granted some games are above and beyond the "game" title and into experiences/art, but the term implies enjoyment and accessibility. "Entertainment software" implies a learning curve. A game is something that can be picked up and enjoyed by anyone. Granted everyone gets something different out of each game, but the same is true for the variety of board, game, physical games.

Yes, if there is a change it will come from the public, not the industry. But I think we will have an easier time showing people the educational and artistic applications to "video games" rather than just hoping a name change results in a change of mindset.

I'm a parent of two small boys under the age of 5 and I'm agree with these results. As a librarian and gamer with a Masters degree in Teaching, I'm also very pleased this study was conducted.

These results are nothing new, but the results are still great. The work of Marc Prensky (http://www.marcprensky.com) and his book "Don't Bother Me Mom - I'm Learning," the work of James Paul Gee and an assortment of others have adovacted this for years.

The site "Video Games in Education" (http://www3.essdack.org/socialstudies/videogames.htm)
provides a good list of resouces on the subject as well.

Paul