Video game training improves cognitive function, brain connectivity, and mental health in schizophrenia patients, according to recent research.

A new study of Czech adolescents challenges the belief that violent video games increase aggression, finding no significant link between game violence and changes in aggression or empathy over time.

An international partnership results in technology pinpointing autism-specific traits

Representation of disability in games is important to facilitate inclusive experiences.
In our work, we address this issue through an exploration of the representation of
ADHD in games. First, we engage in interviews with 15 young people with ADHD to ...

A new study of more than 1400 adults who gamble and play online video games has found loot box buying is associated with real-world gambling, video […]

Playing A Plague Tale: Requiem helped participants recover from stress on a biological level, regardless of violent or non-violent gameplay. But those playing violent passages felt more stressed and aggressive, highlighting a disconnect between felt and physiological…

A comprehensive review of studies on pandemic-era gaming finds that while people played more, the increase was modest and unrelated to mental health outcomes. The findings raise questions about whether concerns over gaming during lockdown were overstated…

Can Mario fight burnout? New research indicates that the childlike wonder found in Nintendo games helps young adults manage emotional exhaustion.

A new meta-analysis suggests specially designed video games offer small improvements in attention for children with ADHD. However, researchers caution the benefits are likely not strong enough to replace standard treatments.

A recent analysis of national survey data suggests that playing video games does not correspond to increased prejudiced beliefs. Instead, researchers found that gamers tend to hold more inclusive cultural values than the general American public.

Background: Loneliness has been linked to reduced mental and physical health. The “loneliness epidemic” is recognized as a public health crisis. However, questions remain about the potential of video games, which people play by themselves, to help reduce…