PlayVS and Skillprint launch new gaming communities helping students to build resilience, focus and confidence
PlayVS, a gaming and youth engagement platform, has partnered with Skillprint, which provides game-based learning and wellness.
The two organizations aim to bring Playskill’s neuroscience-powered technology into PlayVS’ esports platform, helping students better understand how games can impact their mood, focus and resilience.
Players will be given personalized profiles and wellness tracking over time, aiming to ensure that esports is no longer simply a space for competition but also a pathway to measurable growth and wellbeing.
The platform’s adaptive play engine adjusts games in real time to ensure students stay in the flow, reducing frustration and creating space for learning and fun.
"Esports is about much more than winning a match – it's about discovering who you are and what you're capable of," says Jon Chapman, CEO at PlayVS. "Partnering with Skillprint allows us to show students that the games they love can also help them manage stress, sharpen their minds, and grow as individuals. That's a powerful message for this generation."
"We've always believed games can unlock potential," adds Chethan Ramachandran, CEO at Skillprint. "Working with PlayVS means we can meet students where they already are — in their favorite games — and help them discover how play can fuel wellbeing, focus, and resilience."
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