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·October 30, 2013·2 min read

How Video Games Like Super Mario Can Benefit the Brain

Playing 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.

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·March 27, 2014·3 min read

Study Finds Gaming Augments Players’ Social Lives

Offline social behavior isn't being replaced in those who play games online, instead gaming expanding players' social lives, a new study reports.

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·April 7, 2014·3 min read

Feelings of Failure, Not Violent Content, Foster Aggression in Gamers

Rage quitting and aggression when playing video games is connected to players experiencing failure and frustration, new research suggests.

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·May 6, 2014·3 min read

Can 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.

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·October 17, 2014·3 min read

Study Finds Action Video Games May Bolster Sensorimotor Skills

A new study reports gamers who enjoy action video games, such as Call of Duty, appear to learn sensorimotor skills quicker than non-gamers.

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·February 19, 2015·4 min read

Study Finds Helpful Features and Gaps in Digital Games and Learning

A 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.

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·August 13, 2015·3 min read

Playing Tetris Can Block Addiction Cravings

According to a new study, playing puzzle games like Tetris for as little as three minutes at a time can reduce addiction cravings.

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·November 17, 2015·3 min read

What’s in a Name? Gaming Names Reveal Lots About the Player’s Personality

According to researchers, the name you choose for your video game avatar reveals a lot about your real world personality.

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·December 8, 2015·3 min read

3D Video Games Can Help Boost Memory Formation

Researchers report playing 3D video games can help boost memory formation.

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·December 21, 2015·3 min read

Wired for Gaming: Brain Differences in Compulsive Gamers

A 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.

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·March 29, 2016·4 min read

Playing Action Video Games May Increase Capability for a Suicide Attempt

According 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.