Family bonding through videogaming?

In recent years, the old stereotypical understanding of gaming as a solitary pursuit has been blown away as gaming has become a mainstream, highly-social pass-time enjoyed by a massive cross section of society.

In fact videogaming is becoming an increasingly family-oriented activity, according to new research commissioned by Xbox Australia. The recent study — conducted by Teslyte — reveals that more and more Australian parents are turning to digital entertainment such as videogames or streaming services to build family ties, with many claiming shared digital experiences are now an important part of family life.