Games (including video games) are important pedagogical elements that can help students thrive academically in school and outside school. Backing up this argument is a collection of scholarly research papers and books that clearly highlight the importance of gaming in the 21st century learning. We have compiled these resources into the following list and invite you to check them out.
https://www.educatorstechnology.com/2018/03/12-great-books-on-importance-of-game.html