People from all walks of life — from professors, to students, to businesses owners, even to celebrities — are turning to video games of all kinds to stay connected.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Video games are now a billion dollar industry. With massive mergers, tournaments with millions of dollars in prize money, new next-generation consoles that push computing power further, advances in technology, and new genres seemingly every day, it’s no wonder that video games are now part of people’s lives.

"People from all walks of life — from professors, to students, to businesses owners, even to celebrities — are turning to video games of all kinds to stay connected."

The shared interest is a big thing,” said Lyndsay Herkimer, a Senior Staff Assistant, with the School of Interactive Games and Media. “Being able to share common interests, share, talk about it, and play. They’re really connecting that way.

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