Categorizing the many scientifically proven positive physical, emotional and social effects of video games.
Steven Dekker & Chris ‘Locktree’ Slotboom‘s (2023) “Benefits of Recreational Gamingâ€, is literally the “DM’s guide†to finding and creating video games with therapeutic purpose.
This well laid out review allows the reader to expertly mix and match a wide range of scientifically proven game mechanics and narrative constructs to target and maximize the therapeutic benefit of a video game.
What a well researched and outlined tool!From selecting games for therapeutic purpose to creating new games with maximized medicinal benefits, this work does not just deserve your review but a permanent place in your reference library.
Thank you to Steven for reaching out and sharing this excellent work. DeepWell DTx is dedicated to building and supporting the Immersive Medicine community, connecting game developers, doctors, medical professionals and players with the tools and resources to create and use medicinal media.
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