The Link Between Video Games and Stress Relief
Today is the international Stress Awareness Day, and guess what? Video games can be excellent stress relievers! April 16th, 2019 Video games can provide us with a safe and fun outlet for developing our emotional awareness and coping skills. Most games reward players for being able to manage their emotions. Moreover, recent studies show that action-based video games not only
Continue ReadingTetris: from video game to therapy
Exploring the latest scientific study that extols the mental-health benefits of clearing those digital lines — December 28th, 2018 In the 2011 documentary film Ecstasy of Order, the world’s best Tetris players go head to head, demonstrating their skills and declaring their devotion to the biggest-selling video game of all time. For former world champion Harry Hong, the connection is a profound one. “When I’m
Continue ReadingPlaying Video Games Can Help Make Kids Smarter And Happier
Games are more than just a fun activity for kids — they can enhance their emotional, personal, and social well-being. — August 14th, 2018 According to many scientific studies, Games can change the brain structurally and functionally. These changes result in enhancing mental skills such as memory, attention span, spatial intelligence, language learning ability, and coordination. Research also shows that
Continue ReadingSeniors Can Strengthen Their Brains By Playing Super Mario
Looking to prepare your brain for old age? A new study finds that the secret to a sharper mind may be… Super Mario — July 2, 2018 Canadien scientists found that adults who played Super Mario 64 (regularly) showed improvements in cognitive function. To reach their findings, the researchers studied the brains of a group of people at least 55
Continue ReadingThe Influence of Background Music of Video Games on Immersion
The background music has been proved to be an indispensable part in every successful video game. At the same time, all the video game designers and players hope video games could be as immersive as possible. — June 13, 2017 The present research aimed to make an investigation about the role of video games background music in the influence of
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