Video games tend to have a bad rep of fostering addiction and encouraging people to waste time—however, as gamification proves a handy tool in conservation, humanitarian initiatives, and in combatting climate change, video games may also become a rising star in another arena: … [Read more...] about Can video games treat health conditions? This start-up thinks so
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This joystick helps stroke patients regain muscle strength
Stroke patients who suffer from weakness of muscles in their arms have to perform regular rehabilitative exercises to regain strength in their limbs. In a bid to boost motivation and faster recovery, a team of scientists has found a way to gamify those exercises with the help of … [Read more...] about This joystick helps stroke patients regain muscle strength
You can help save endangered species by playing this mobile game
Loss of biodiversity has become an urgent environmental problem in many places around the world. Habitat loss, air and water pollution, over-exploitation, and unsustainable use of natural resources, have all significantly contributed to this problem in recent years, with more … [Read more...] about You can help save endangered species by playing this mobile game
These cinemas in South Korea are hiring out their screens to gamers
As most cinemas around the world have temporarily closed their doors as a result of the pandemic, some of the venues have been finding creative ways to stay afloat. South Korea’s largest cinema chain, for example, came up with the idea of hiring out its auditoriums to small … [Read more...] about These cinemas in South Korea are hiring out their screens to gamers
Video game makers band together to help protect the environment
You slide your finger across the screen, the red bird sitting in a slingshot is ready to fly - you tweak the angle and let go. The bird soars across the sky and as you watch its progress on your phone you're probably not thinking about saving the planet. But that's about to … [Read more...] about Video game makers band together to help protect the environment