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
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·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
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
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·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
