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Revolutionizing Education Through Game-Based Learning: Explore How Interactive Gaming Empowers the Next Generation
Explore our content hub where you’ll find blogs from our “Mastering the Meta” series offering deep insights into gaming, news updates about our work and the gaming scene in London, and podcasts featuring discussions with guests on gaming, education, and how our academy brings it all together.
Andrew Harford • 2025 Jun 13th
Andrew Harford • 2025 Jun 13th
How Gaming is Transforming Support for SEN Learners at Play New Meta Academy
This Learning Disabilities Week, we’re highlighting the growing importance of support for SEN (Special Educational Needs) — and how gaming is becoming a powerful tool in that journey. At Play New Meta Academy, we combine the excitement of gaming with structured learning to...
Read an articleAndrew Harford • 2025 Jun 9th
Mastering the Meta – Parental Controls (Epic Games)
Your Guide to Managing Fortnite & Epic Games: Parental Controls Made Simple If your child is deep into Fortnite or other Epic Games titles, you’re not alone. These games are exciting, fast-paced, and full of social interaction—which is awesome, but it can also raise...
Read an articleAndrew Harford • 2025 Jun 4th
The Power of Play: Building Friendships Through Gaming
At Play New Meta Academy, one of the most common questions we hear — especially during trial sessions — is, “Will my child make friends here?” It’s a great question, and the answer goes straight to the heart of how we approach our...
Read an articleAndrew Harford • 2025 May 31st
Beyond the Screen: Gaming and Skill Development for Youth
Our Academy's introductory Podcast from Andrew and Jack where they take gaming conversations beyond the screen with their insights and experiences.
Read an articleAndrew Harford • 2025 Mar 5th
Mastering the Meta – Understanding Live Service Games
If your child plays video games, you may have heard them talk about Fortnite, V-Bucks, or Battle Passes. These are all part of a growing trend in the gaming industry: Live Service Games. But what exactly are they, and how do they work?...
Read an articleHannah Marie ZT • 2024 Aug 2nd
The Esports Olympics – How Did Gaming Become the Latest Olympic Project?
The Olympics have always offered talented participants the chance to compete against one another and consolidate their status as the best in the world. Overwhelmingly, the games are physically demanding and require extreme fitness and strength. However, this is about to change radically....
Read an articleHannah Marie ZT • 2024 Jul 12th
Building Positive Relationships and Community at the New Meta Academy
As we transition to an increasingly digital world, children are presented with new challenges. Alongside learning how to interact and socialise in person, they now also need to learn how to interact and make friends online. Knowing how to introduce children to these...
Read an articleHannah Marie ZT • 2024 Jun 29th
A Guide to Esports Careers: Where Can Gaming Take You?
The rapidly growing esports industry offers many career opportunities beyond just playing video games professionally. From the strategic oversight of a coach or team manager to the creative demands of content creation, there are numerous paths for those passionate about gaming. This article...
Read an articleHannah Marie ZT • 2024 May 23rd
From Sofas to Stadiums – Where Can Esports Tournaments Take You?
For most people, video games are a hobby confined to their sofa or worn-out gaming chair. However, the world of professional gaming is more than just a leisurely pastime. It’s a fiercely competitive sport that can propel you to heights you never imagined....
Read an articleHannah Marie ZT • 2024 May 10th
Online Behaviour and In-Game Conduct: Advocating for Positive Gaming
Video games are a platform for individual enjoyment, competition, and social interaction. Many games are built on the foundation of teamwork, where each player’s role is crucial to achieving a common goal. This makes effective, efficient, and collaborative communication not just important, but...
Read an articleHannah Marie ZT • 2024 Apr 19th
Breaking Barriers: Empowering Neurodivergent Gamers
Video games are often considered to be a safe outlet for neurodivergent individuals to escape the pressures and stresses of everyday life, providing a form of escape to a safe environment over which they have greater control. As a result, 41% of children...
Read an articleHannah Marie ZT • 2024 Apr 11th
What is Esports? A Deep Dive into the World of Competitive Gaming
Esports, short for electronic sports, has become a global sensation. Competitive video games have transformed from a passionate pastime to an over $1.38 billion industry. From packed stadiums to online streaming platforms, millions of fans worldwide tune in to watch professional gamers compete...
Read an articleHannah Marie ZT • 2024 Mar 20th
From Screen Time to Skill Time: An Introduction to Esports and Child Development
Can esports positively impact your child’s development? Despite the widespread negativity directed towards gaming in the mainstream media, studies prove that esports can absolutely be beneficial to developing positive behaviours in children. In fact, a 2013 BBC article extensively reported on the benefits...
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