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The Benefits Of Playing Video Games

From Afternoons, 1:25 pm today

Southland local computer-guru James Wards is trying to solve some of the world's thornier problems. The farmer turned mental health advocate is the man behind social enterprise Your Corps which hosts video gaming events in the region. 

But it's not all fun and games. James' motivation is to tackle poor youth mental health and stamp out bullying all the while helping kids up their computer skills.

People play video games at the newly launched OS NYC, a fully equipped gaming lounge on September 19, 2019 in New York City. Re downloaded on 9 March 2020.

Photo: AFP / Getty

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