The most anticipated games of 2025: what parents need to know about gaming industry innovations

Today's kids and teenagers spend a lot of time playing computer games, and that's okay - games have become part of our culture. In 2025, we have a lot of interesting game releases to look forward to, and we'll help you figure out which ones are right for your child, as well as tell you how to turn your passion for games into a useful hobby or even a future profession.

Age rating: 12+

Genre: Life Simulator

Platforms: PC 

Release date: March 28, 2025

Why it's interesting:

• Develops creative thinking and planning skills
• Teaches resource management and decision making
• Trains social skills in a safe environment

Educational Potential:

• Architecture and Design
• Financial Literacy
• Social Interaction

Age rating: 16+ 

Genre: Historical Action 

Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series S/X 

Release date: March 20, 2025

Educational Value:

• Study of the history of 16th century Japan
• Familiarization with culture and traditions
• Development of strategic thinking

Important for parents: the game contains battle scenes, it is recommended to discuss the historical context with your teenager.

Age rating: 12+ 

Genre: Puzzle game with adventure elements 

Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series S/X 

Release date: 2025

Developmental benefits:

• Training of logical thinking
• Development of problem-solving skills
• Training of teamwork (in cooperative mode)

Modern games are not just fun, but also an opportunity to develop useful skills:

1. Programming: many children who are into games show an interest in creating them
   
   
2. 3D modeling: modern games use advanced visualization technologies
   
   
3. Storytelling: games teach you how to create compelling stories
   
   
4. Design thinking: game design develops planning skills

Facts about the gaming industry:

• Video game market exceeds $200 billion
• Average salary of a game developer in the US is about $116.000
• Continuous growth in demand for specialists

At CODDY Programming School, we offer special courses for children and teenagers:

Our game development courses:

1. Creating games on Unity
   
   - Age: 12-17 years old
   - Duration: 4 months
   - Result: your own 3D game
   
   
2. Game development in Python
   
   - Age: 10-14 years old
   - Duration: 3 months
   - Result: 2D games of different genres

Benefits of studying with CODDY:

• Experienced teachers-practitioners
• Modern teaching methods
• Small groups (up to 8 people)
• Opportunity to try for free

Sign up for a free trial game development class and get:

• Consultation with a specialist
• Testing of the child's abilities
• Skills Development Plan
• 10% discount for the first month of training

Note: always pay attention to the age rating and discuss content with children before purchasing games. Remember that a passion for games can be the start of a successful career in IT!