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Nintendo rolls out gaming consoles to hospitalized kids across the US

January 4, 2021 by Vlad Harabara

Hospitalized kids across the country will soon be able to pass the time in a wholesome way thanks to a partnership between Nintendo of America and the Starlight Children’s Foundation, a nonprofit aiming to bring joy to seriously ill children and their families. As part of the … [Read more...] about Nintendo rolls out gaming consoles to hospitalized kids across the US

Oxford study: Playing video games might be good for your mental health

November 21, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

Apart from being a source of entertainment, video gaming can also have a positive influence on your mental health. At least, that’s what a new study from Oxford University has found, in which the researchers used actual gameplay data to analyze players’ wellbeing. The research, … [Read more...] about Oxford study: Playing video games might be good for your mental health

Video game makers band together to help protect the environment

August 20, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

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

Video game detects early symptoms of dementia that medical tests aren’t able to

September 26, 2019 by Jurriaan Kamp

Detecting Alzheimer’s at an early stage gives patients the best chance to adjust, prepare, and plan for the future. The only problem is that diagnosing the disease can be very difficult. In search of a more effective method of detecting the disease, researchers from Germany … [Read more...] about Video game detects early symptoms of dementia that medical tests aren’t able to

Next time you need a creativity boost, try playing Minecraft

July 11, 2019 by Ivar Laanen

While video games are mainly a source of entertainment, new research suggests some games can also get your creative juices flowing. In a recent study, researchers from Iowa State University found that video games such as Minecraft may help increase creativity when players are … [Read more...] about Next time you need a creativity boost, try playing Minecraft

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