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Articles on Gaming
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August 21, 2020
Here’s what it’ll take to clean up esports’ toxic culture
Amanda Cote, University of Oregon
Combating sexism and other forms of harassment in online videogames comes down to community standards.
August 18, 2020
Parents of online gamers need to think twice before labelling the hobby a ‘waste of time’
Joe Todd, University of Waterloo
Joe Rogan, a popular podcast host, derided gaming as a waste of time. For parents who are worried that this is true, understanding their children's motivation can allay their concerns.
August 11, 2020
Video games affect your moral development but only until you’re 18 – new study
Sarah Hodge, Bournemouth University
Moral reasoning was impacted in school-age teenagers but not university students.
May 26, 2020
Crucible: the science behind why watching others playing video games has become so popular
Craig Weightman, Staffordshire University
Surely, it can't be fun to watch others play games you can play yourself? The hundreds of hours people spend on live-streaming platform Twitch would suggest otherwise.
April 29, 2020
Playing Pandemic - the hit board game about the very thing we’re trying to avoid
Scott Beattie, CQUniversity Australia
Board game Pandemic is providing more than entertainment in lockdown – helping players think through problems creatively, focus, adapt and reflect on serious issues.
April 14, 2020
Social video games to play during the coronavirus quarantine
Joe Todd, University of Waterloo
Forced to stay inside, here are some games suggestions for connecting with new people, old friends and older members of your family.
April 8, 2020
Time well spent, not wasted: video games are boosting well-being during the coronavirus lockdown
Brad Elphinstone, Swinburne University of Technology and Steven Conway, Swinburne University of Technology
We live in the time of the 'quantified self'. This means we're constantly under pressure to use technology to 'optimise' ourselves, and may be why many people view gaming as a 'waste of time'.
March 12, 2020
Critics who say online gaming is ‘just a game’ completely miss the point
Joe Todd, University of Waterloo
Video games are becoming just as popular as professional sports, so why do people think it's only a game?
January 16, 2020
Why teen depression rates are rising faster for girls than boys
Jean Twenge, San Diego State University
New research finds that the different ways boys and girls use digital technology might explain the discrepancy.
November 17, 2019
The main problem with virtual reality? It’s almost as humdrum as real life
Tomas Trescak, Western Sydney University
Virtual Reality is failing to live up to the hype - but why? One problem is a lack of imagination. In a world of limitless possibilities, there's no need to test-drive a virtual family sedan.
October 9, 2019
Games blamed for moral decline and addiction throughout history
Lindsay Grace, University of Miami
Somewhere between the early Buddhist times and today, worries about game addiction have given way to scientific understanding of the benefits of play, rather than its detriments.
August 22, 2019
Australia bans video games for things you’d see in movies. But gamers can access them anyway
Brendan Keogh, Queensland University of Technology
The Australian Classification Board has "refused classification" for at least four videogames in recent months. Such bans show the introduction of an R18+ classification was not a win for players.
July 3, 2019
Using virtual reality could make you a better person in real life
Thuong Hoang, Deakin University and Guy Wood-Bradley, Deakin University
In VR you can explore the world from a different point of view. And studies have shown that experiencing new perspectives in the virtual world can alter your behaviour in real life.
June 4, 2019
How to know if your child is addicted to video games and what to do about it
Joanne Orlando, Western Sydney University
The World Health Organisation has classified gaming disorder as an addiction. But it involves more than just playing videogames for hours on end. Here's how to spot it and what you can do about it.
May 21, 2019
Cooking, cleaning and personal hygiene – why video games make you feel right at home
John Wills, University of Kent
Video games were once thought to offer an escape from everyday life – but they often hold a mirror to what we do in reality.
May 8, 2019
Can you learn a language playing video games? What the research says
Christopher Timothy McGuirk, University of Central Lancashire
Play video games and learn a language – a researcher explains why it might be possible.
April 2, 2019
How South Africa can grow its gaming industry
Delon Tarentaal, Rhodes University and Jen Snowball, Rhodes University
To help establish South Africa's gaming industry as a viable career path for more diverse participants, more support for the technical training required has to be considered.
February 21, 2019
Video games could help uncover your hidden talents – and make you happier
Craig Weightman, Staffordshire University
Your virtual self reflects your real-life skills and values. Understanding them could help you find a more suitable job.
February 18, 2019
Army recruitment: video game campaign raises big questions about targeting children
Nick Robinson, University of Leeds
When the army inserted a recruitment supplement in a gaming magazine was it reaching the right people?
January 31, 2019
LGBTQ teenagers are creating new online subcultures to combat oppression
Olu Jenzen, University of Brighton
New activist communities are fighting back against haters to make the world safer for LGBTQ teens.
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