This study from the University of Oxford used data and survey responses from 2,756 “Animal Crossing: New Horizons“ players to confirm some great news. When it was all distilled down, researchers could see players getting happier as a result of engaging with the game.
The games’ developers shared anonymous data about people’s playing habits, and researchers surveyed those gamers separately about their #wellbeing.
This approach marked the first time that developers have shared their own data with academics for a major study on the impact of video games.
“We are optimistic that collaborations of this sort will deliver the evidence required to advance our understanding of human #play.â€
What game makes you happy? For me, it has always been playing Minecraft with my kids. Building and expanding our keep in survival mode was pure joy for a Dad who grew up with Lego, box forts and Atari 2600.
Source: https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/16/health/video-games-mental-health-study-wellness-scli-intl/index.html
