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Games are no longer child's play,

. Computer-game technology is being used for applications as diverse as military simulations, workplace training, education,

. According to Andrew Stapleton, a researcher at Swinburne University of Technology, digital games are being used "to train firefighters, create architectural spaces, simulate physical phenomena and

". Dr Stapleton says games are a powerful learning tool because they encourage active problem solving and

, emphasising exploration and self-discovery rather than learning by heart. "Players want to learn so they can unravel the mysteries of the game world and

," he says. Another academic agrees. "To play a game well requires the same kinds of learning, study, understanding and practise as are required of any educational activity," Professor Don Norman of California's Northwestern University says. "

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