BLACKSBURG, Va., April 30 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:
Creative technologies student Matt Finn said video gaming has been both a creative outlet and a powerful way to connect. Now, his game development interests, knowledge, and skills are building his future.
"I was introduced to video games early in my life," Finn said. "Growing up, games were a family bonding activity."
From split-screen sessions of Lego Batman with his sister to late-night matches of Super Smash Bros. Brawl with friends, gaming was quickly woven into the fabric of his childhood.
As he got older, games evolved - and so did his perspective.
"I would play multiplayer games like Rocket League, Destiny, and For...