Hey guys this is an interesting article discussing the value and possible impact of video games on education, to me this is very interesting. Particularly as the general view of games in the UK at least is that they have a negative impact on children and education. I you are the author did an interview on Radio 4 (BBC) the podcast should be available soon if you want to listen to what he has to say.
http://dh101.humanities.ucla.edu/DH101Fall12Lab4/archive/files/6070f0882cc89baa5a12992aaea56028.pdf