Playing video games in lockdown ‘helping children with their mental health’

A man holds a Playstation 3 controller at a preview event for Star Trek: the Video Game, at the Science Museum, in central London. File Picture: PA

Playing video games has become a vital resource for young people to socialise with friends during the latest lockdown, according to new research.

A study by gaming accessories firm HyperX found that more than half of 13 to 18-year-olds are using games to stay connected with friends in lockdown.