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April 29, 2026
Title: THE BENEFITS AND DRAWBACKS OF VIDEO GAMES
Topic: Video Games
Discussed by B. Eckelberry
with Plugged In (www.PluggedIn.com)
Research indicates there are over 3.3 billion people actively playing video games across the globe spending roughly $522.5 billion on gaming in 2025.
Bret Eckelberry is the Managing Editor of Plugged in for Focus on the Family. Today, he discusses the benefits and drawbacks of video games.
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Questions/Issues Discussed:
From a pixelated blip bouncing between two paddles, have video games come a long way?
Has sitting in front of a screen altered the play habits of kids?
What are some drawbacks of video games? What are some positives of video games?
Why do military recruiters inquire about video game use to prospective enrollees?
What should parents and grandparents consider before deciding whether or not to allow video games into their home?
Bret encourages parents to have open dialogue with their kids and set boundaries. He also encourages grandparents to do some research to become familiar with the rating system for the games their grandkids will want to play when visiting for the summer.
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July 26, 2016
Title: Pokémon Go or No?
Topic: Video Games
Discussed by Adam Holz
with Plugged In (www.PluggedIn.com)
Part 1 of 2
It’s not every day you see a ten-year-old girl biking eight miles to hunt down a
Zubat. This is exactly how millions of children around the nation have been
spending their time the last week or so. The wildly popular Pokémon GO game
requires players to actively search and capture mythical creatures using map
technology and local landmarks.
Though the game presents definite positives, there are some concerning realities
that accompany such technology as well. New guest, Adam Holz, with Focus on the
Family’s Plugged In, will be discussing the pros and cons of this phenomenon.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What are the positive aspects of Pokémon Go?
What are the negative aspects of Pokémon Go?
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Pokémon Go or No?
Topic: Video Games
Discussed by Adam Holz
with Plugged In (www.PluggedIn.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
There are also some very scary things which could result from the game, Pokémon Go. Listen in as Adam discusses those situations and why parents must be
cautious with this game.
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