From the Wiley press release: When researchers looked at expression of a particular gene complex that is activated by chronic stress, they found differences depending on whether someone was positively engaging in video games or…
From the University of Adelaide press release: In-game purchasing systems, such as ‘loot boxes’, in popular online games resemble gambling and may pose financial risks for vulnerable players, according to gambling psychology researchers at the…
From the University of Southern California press release: The gaming experience over the last decade has evolved tremendously and player-customized avatars, or virtual doppelgangers, are becoming more realistic every day. Past studies have shown women…
From the Springer press release: Playing violent action adventure games for prolonged periods does not make adults more aggressive say researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Human Development and the University Clinic Hamburg-Eppendorf in…
From the University of York press release: Researchers at the University of York have found no evidence to support the theory that video games make players more violent. In a series of experiments, with more…
From the Université de Genève press release: The human brain is malleable — it learns and adapts. Numerous research studies have focused on the impact of action video games on the brain by measuring cognitive…
From the Université de Montréal press release: If you’re between 55 and 75 years old, you may want to try playing 3D platform games like Super Mario 64 to stave off mild cognitive impairment and…
From the University of York press release: Researchers at the University of York have discovered a link between young people’s ability to perform well at two popular video games and high levels of intelligence. Studies…
From the JAMA Network Journals press release: Physical activity increased among families in a randomized clinical trial as part of a game-based intervention where they could earn points and progress through levels based on step…
From the IOS Press press release: Video games are quickly becoming a hot topic in cognitive training. Many see them as a potential tool to help patients improve their performance and memory, yet little is known…