Video Games in the Work Place feat. Sarah McKellar
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In this episode of Games, Tech and Things we discuss the ways that video games can be used in the work place as a team building tool. Sarah McKellar brings her thoughts on the matter and relates it to Final Fantasy 14, a widely popular MMORPG series. Are the benefits that come from using this as a team building tool amazing, or is there a cause for pause hiding just beneath the surface? Find out on this episode of Games, Tech and Things.
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