Australians love reality TV, but with stress and anxiety levels on the rise across the nation, many people seeking nicer and less dramatic ways to unwind in their free time. The Nine Network’s Lego Masters provides one such outlet, serving up feel-good fun and lighthearted competition.

Lego sales are soaring during the pandemic and, surprisingly, it’s not because of kids. While families spent more time at home together during lockdown, a growing number of adults embraced ‘kidulting’, playing with Lego and other toys as a form of creativity and escapism.

Video games may conjure up imagery of ultra-fantasy but can these play a positive role in mental health? Canvas8 spoke to Joe Donnelly, author of Checkpoint: How Video Games Power Up Minds, Kick Ass, and Save Lives, to understand the benefits of gaming that transcend entertainment.

Social gaming platform Roblox, which was built by players for players, has boomed during the pandemic. Designed to connect children to their friends through fun, interactive and collaborative video games, it has become one of lockdown’s biggest success stories.