This can be from simple narrative in a game like Florence to dialogue in a game like Mutazione or even just identifying useful items and game mechanics with in-game descriptions in a game like Zelda Breath of the Wild. Reading In Games: Video games offer all sorts of reading at all levels. There are different ways that video games create this kind of collateral reading and aid literacy:
The rise of video games on smartphones and tablets, as well as more affordable game consoles has made the sharing of interactive stories easier. Video games also have benefits for families where parents may not be confident readers, meaning that sharing stories as a family is still accessible to all. They give them access to stories through interaction and world building which they may not have been able to read in print. Video games have significant benefits for children who are reluctant or struggling readers.
The National Literacy Trust is a charity dedicated to improving the reading, writing, speaking and listening skills of children and young people who need it most, giving them the best possible chance of success in school, work and life. We have partnered with the National Literacy Trust to create this resource of video games that encourage and enable reading and writing skills.
