Research into developmental and evolutionary psychology has long underscored the positive benefits of play, especially as children grow and develop. Not only do social games allow children to test ...

Playing video games has numerous benefits for your mental health. Video games can help you relieve stress and get your mind going. Some benefits include: Mental stimulation. Video games often make ...

Across the world, 69% of players agree video games build problem-solving, cognitive and teamwork and collaboration skills, with 84% of U.S. players saying video games improve problem-solving skills.

While video games offer mental health benefits, it’s crucial to consider potential side effects. Excessive gaming can lead to social withdrawal, sleep disturbances, and increased risk of ...

T he Entertainment Software Association (ESA) says video games may be helping the well-being and mental health of U.S. veterans. According to a new survey from the ESA, 77% percent of veterans say ...

Even so, video games aren’t inherently negative. In the 50 years since Atari unleashed Pong on the world, there’s been plenty of research on the effects of video games on our brains, and it ...

As the video game industry continues to grow, it’s important to recognize the benefits that come with it. Around 90 percent of children between the ages of two and 17 play video games, and this should ...

A study of more than 97,000 people indicates that owning a video game console and playing games can actually have a positive effect on mental well-being.

Complex, challenging, and ambitious, video games have come a long way since the simple arcade titles of the 1970s—and evidence is mounting that the benefits of play go well beyond entertainment ...

Video Games Encourage Positive Social Behavior. Often when we think video games, ... A 2014 article published in The American Journal of Play compiled all the research on the benefits of video games.