Video Games Spark Exciting “New Frontier in Neuroscience”
Researchers from The University of Queensland applied an algorithm from a video game to study the dynamics of molecules in living brain cells. Dr. Tristan Wallis…
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Billions of Hours, Little Change: New Study Questions Video Game Restrictions
A recent study suggests that the regulations limiting gaming hours for young individuals in China might not be as impactful as initially anticipated. To gauge…
Online Gaming and Mental Health – Could It Actually Be Beneficial?
Researchers conducted a comprehensive analysis of communications and the provision of social support within an online gaming platform. Engaging in video games is a daily…
Excessive Screen Time in Preteens Linked to Suicidal Behavior
Engaging in activities such as watching videos, playing video games, texting, and video chatting has been linked to an increased risk of suicidal behaviors. A…
Not Just Fun: New Study Indicates Video Games Can Improve Career Prospects
In an effort to understand the relationship between online gaming behavior and career interests, researchers from Surrey collaborated with Game Academy Ltd. to study the…
Watching Videos and Playing Video Games Can Increase Children’s Risk of OCD
A new study links screen time to OCD. A recent national study led by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) published in…
According to Scientists, Screen Time Isn’t the Problem – It’s Actually This
Despite concerns from many parents and caregivers that teenagers are spending too much time on their smartphones, video games, and social media, Keith Hampton, a…
Study: Video Games Can Trigger Potentially Lethal Heart Rhythm Problems
A new study suggests that video games are not always a safe alternative to sports. A recent study published in Heart Rhythm, the official journal…
Brain Development: Does Video Gaming Actually Make Kids Smarter?
Video Gaming May Be Associated With Better Cognitive Performance in Children Additional research is necessary to parse the potential benefits and harms of video games…
Research Shows Video Game Players Have Enhanced Brain Activity and Superior Decision-Making Skills
Research findings suggest that video games could be a useful tool for training in perceptual decision-making. Superior sensorimotor decision-making skills and enhanced activity in key…
Research Shows That Playing Video Games Increases Your Intelligence
A new study finds that playing video games boosted children’s intelligence by 2.5 IQ points In today’s world, video games are only becoming more popular….
Improving Reading Skills by Playing Action Video Games
An Italian-Swiss team demonstrates children reading skills can be improved through a novel child-friendly action video game. Decoding letters into sound is a key point…
Iconic Video Games: MIT Spinout Harmonix Keeps Innovating, With Lasting Impact
The MIT spinout has been releasing iconic video games for more than 25 years. Every holiday season, a popular new video game causes a disproportionate…
Latest Research on Violent Video Games Finds No Link to Real-Life Violence
As the latest ‘Call of Duty’ video game is released today, research shows that violent video games do not lead to increased violence. Mass media…
Computer Scientists Devise a New Weapon Against Video Game Cheaters
University of Texas at Dallas computer scientists have devised a new weapon against video game players who cheat. The researchers developed their approach for detecting…
Action Real-Time Strategy Games Can Improve Visual Attention Skills
Expert players of action real-time strategy games such as League of Legends become better at allocating brain resources between visual stimuli that compete for attention….
AI Bot With Deductive Reasoning Can Beat Humans in Multiplayer Hidden-Role Games
Using deductive reasoning, the bot identifies friend or foe to ensure victory over humans in certain online games. MIT researchers have developed a bot equipped…
Engineers Develop Video Game Controller that Can Sense Players’ Emotions
Engineers from Stanford University have developed a handheld video game controller that can measure the player’s physiology and alter the gameplay to make it more…
