Players worldwide agree that video games provide mental stimulation (81%), provid stress relief (80%) and create accessible ...

CU Boulder scientists find that playing video games comes with small but significant cognitive benefits Ever since video games began to gain widespread popularity, some have questioned how playing ...

The "Power of Play" study published by the industry association ESA examines the positive mental effects of gaming. Many ...

In two previous articles (here and here), I summarized evidence countering the common fears about video games (that they are addictive and promote such maladies as social isolation, obesity, and ...

SAN ANTONIO – A new report says video games are able to make a positive impact on children if they possess the right features. The report, which was done by New York University, UNICEF Innocenti and ...

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For many gamers, video games act as a source of connection, stress relief and stimulation.

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In two previous articles (here and here), I summarized evidence countering the common fears about video games (that they are addictive and promote such maladies as social isolation, obesity, and ...