FeaturedPsychology·October 30, 2013·2 min readHow Video Games Like Super Mario Can Benefit the BrainPlaying video games causes increases in brain regions responsible for memory formation and strategic planning, researchers have discovered. The findings could prove relevant in developing new therapeutic interventions for psychiatric illnesses.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 27, 2014·3 min readStudy Finds Gaming Augments Players’ Social LivesOffline social behavior isn't being replaced in those who play games online, instead gaming expanding players' social lives, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 7, 2014·3 min readFeelings of Failure, Not Violent Content, Foster Aggression in GamersRage quitting and aggression when playing video games is connected to players experiencing failure and frustration, new research suggests.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 6, 2014·3 min readCan You Tell a Person’s Gender by Their Video Game Avatar?Male gamers who choose a female avatar are more likely to use emotional phrases and emoticons. They are also more likely to choose an attractive avatar, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 17, 2014·3 min readStudy Finds Action Video Games May Bolster Sensorimotor SkillsA new study reports gamers who enjoy action video games, such as Call of Duty, appear to learn sensorimotor skills quicker than non-gamers.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 19, 2015·4 min readStudy Finds Helpful Features and Gaps in Digital Games and LearningA new study reviews how teachers use video games to educate children in the classroom. The report identifies the features teachers find most useful in tracking learning.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 13, 2015·3 min readPlaying Tetris Can Block Addiction CravingsAccording to a new study, playing puzzle games like Tetris for as little as three minutes at a time can reduce addiction cravings.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 17, 2015·3 min readWhat’s in a Name? Gaming Names Reveal Lots About the Player’s PersonalityAccording to researchers, the name you choose for your video game avatar reveals a lot about your real world personality.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·December 8, 2015·3 min read3D Video Games Can Help Boost Memory FormationResearchers report playing 3D video games can help boost memory formation.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 21, 2015·3 min readWired for Gaming: Brain Differences in Compulsive GamersA new study reports chronic video game playing is associated with hyperconnectivity between a number of brain networks, and reveals why these brain changes could be both beneficial and harmful.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 29, 2016·4 min readPlaying Action Video Games May Increase Capability for a Suicide AttemptAccording to a new study, people thinking about suicide who play action video games may be significantly more likely to attempt suicide than those who play other types of video games.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 25, 2016·3 min readLink Between ADHD and Video Game AddictionA new study reports on a link between ADHD and video game addiction in young, single men.Read More