This document contains research from Princy Prasad on the environmental and economic impacts of digital games. It discusses how digital game downloads have a larger carbon footprint than Blu-ray discs. It also notes that while online gaming may become less common due to environmental concerns, video games currently provide significant economic benefits that could outweigh some negative environmental effects. The document considers research on how gaming impacts the economy and evaluates whether tablets are more environmentally friendly than books.
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