Almost a decade later all of these predictions about the positive effects of gaming have been proven to be true. This 2015 opinion piece caught my attention. It was written
The scientific evidence continues to prove that violent video games DO NOT promote real world violence or decrease empathy. A recent neuroimaging study published in eLife has found that playing
Of 3,000 people surveyed, 97% responded that playing video games benefits their mental health and reduced feeling of isolation. This work was more market survey than research paper, but a
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
Exergaming is Improving Cognitive and Physical Function In People With Memory Issues and Dementia. The combination of motion and action based video games continues to show great promise as a
Virtual Reality (VR) game Beat Saber found to improve cognitive functioning and fine motor skills. No brian teasers here. Action and motion, two of the most studied and effective therapy
Using Video Games To Enhance Talk Therapy — An overview of the therapeutic potential of VGT® The National Institutes of Health (NIH) published this brilliant article featuring the unique work of Francesco
Role playing video games are a powerful tool for exploring mental health. The story-telling abilities of these games allow players to become deeply invested in the world and its characters.
This drug-free VR home based therapy just proved it can substantially reduce chronic neck and back pain as well as patient anxiety. The Harvard MedTech Vx Pain Relief Program was
Anxiety patients express preference for VR based exposure therapies over in-person treatments. One in five Americans are dealing with anxiety on a level that medical intervention is warranted. Unfortunately, the
Global industry survey finds video games are having a significant positive impact on human connection, loneliness and mental health. For the first time, national trade associations (NTAs) serving the video
Recent studies show playing a video game that matches your personality type results in positive mental health outcomes. Data from almost 500 online participants linked gamer personality types and primary