Savvy Gamer on MSN

Your Brain On Games: The Science Behind Video Game Addiction

Playing video games may seem like a harmless way to unwind after a long day at work or school. However, gameplay can ...
The New York Times

Let the Mind-Control Games Begin!

Every four years at the Cybathlon, teams of researchers and technology “pilots” compete to see whose brain-computer interface holds the most promise. Owen Collumb, a Cybathlon race pilot who has been ...
Futurism on MSN

Paralyzed Man Playing First-Person Shooter Using Brain Implant

Using a Neuralink brain implant, a man who is quadriplegic can once again play video games like "Battlefield 6." ...
WCVB Channel 5 Boston

Do 'brain games' actually boost brain function?

ACCORDING TO ED HARDING FIVE ON YOUR MENTAL HEALTH TONIGHT. THE MEGA MARKET RIGHT NOW IS FOR MIND GAMES. THEY CLAIM TO BOOST BRAIN FUNCTION AND IMPROVE MEMORY, BUT HOW WELL DO ANY OF THEM ACTUALLY ...
NPR

What playing Minecraft tells researchers about social learning

The recent box office smash hit Minecraft is based on a very popular video game by the same name. It's known for its block graphics, calming music that set the vibe for players to "mine" for building ...