Though folks of a certain age often dismiss online gaming as an activity that stunts players’ social skills and can lead to sleep deprivation and too much time spent in a sedentary state, in recent ...

Discover how video games, rather than harming our brains, may actually enhance our cognitive abilities. Learn from experts ...

In the United States alone, an estimated 99 percent of boys and 94 percent of girls play video games with 97 percent playing at least one hour per day. The revenue from the video game industry topped ...

The 2025 Power of Play Report reveals how video games improve mental health, creativity, and social connection worldwide.

Young adults feeling stressed or burned out might want to hop on and play a few rounds, a new study says. Popular video games ...

In two previous articles (here and here), I summarized evidence countering the common fears about video games (that they are addictive and promote such maladies as social isolation, obesity, and ...

CU Boulder scientists find that playing video games comes with small but significant cognitive benefits Ever since video games began to gain widespread popularity, some have questioned how playing ...

The 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 they ...

Studies from recent years suggest gaming can support brain health, though researchers stress moderation, novelty, and ...

Forget the stereotypes. Discover how one Ontario parent uses video games to teach resilience, build core memories, and ...