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More than 60% of Americans said they play video games at least one hour each week, according to the ESA survey, with 68% saying they play to relax, 67% to have fun and 37% to keep their mind sharp.

Note: Many of these websites have public and private game-play options. The public games often have unmoderated chat rooms, so use caution or stick to private online games for kids.

The social gaming platform is nigh-impenetrable for grownups, but it offers some worthwhile bonding opportunities.

For many kids, playing video games is as much a part of childhood as learning the ABCs — and it might be might also be beneficial later in life beneficial. As more colleges, universities and even high ...