Newswise Feature Channel: Gaming

Virtual Escapes, Real Benefits: Open-World Games Boost Mental Well-Being

JMIR Publications — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 09:45:50 EST

A study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research has found that open-world video games can significantly improve relaxation and mental well-being among postgraduate students.

NYCEDC and NYU Tandon Launch Applications for New Digital Game Design Incubator

NYU Tandon School of Engineering — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:30:41 EST

New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), in conjunction with NYU Tandon School of Engineering, has officially opened and launched applications for the New York City's new digital game design incubator--the Game Design Future Lab (GDFL)--within NYU Tandon Future Labs, a startup incubator network operator founded 15 years ago with initial funding from NYCEDC.

New Mixed Reality Game May Help Kids Be More Active

University of Georgia — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:05:26 EST

Mixed reality gaming may be the motivation kids need to stay active, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.

Gaming the News: How Interactive Journalism Is Changing How We Tell Stories to the Next Gen

University of South Australia — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:20:09 EST

Journalists have long used newspapers, radio, television, magazines and, more recently, the internet to inform the public. But what if there's a richer and more compelling way to share and address real world issues? University of South Australia's Dr Ben Stubbs explains how video games are being developed in journalism as a more interactive way to engage younger audiences and tell impactful stories.

Top Experts Unite at University of Bristol to Tackle Gambling Harms Globally

University of Bristol — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 04:05:14 EST

Leading experts from across the world will join forces in the UK this week in a bid to confront the wide-reaching challenges and curb the devastating effects of gambling.

Investigation Exposing Huge Surge of Gambling Marketing at Start of Premier League Season Prompts Urgent Call to Kick 'Out of Control' Industry Into Touch

University of Bristol — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 19:00:00 EST

New research reveals gambling messages during the opening weekend of this season's football Premier League have almost trebled since last year, putting fans including children at risk.

Specially Designed Video Games May Benefit Mental Health of Children and Teenagers

Johns Hopkins Medicine — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:00:52 EST

In a review of previous studies, a Johns Hopkins Children's Center team concludes that some video games created as mental health interventions can be helpful - if modest - tools in improving the mental well-being of children and teens with anxiety, depression and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Play, Learn and Empathise: New Video Game Redefines the Neurodiverse Narrative

University of South Australia — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 20:05:48 EST

A new video game designed by the University of South Australia shows what it is like to be neurodivergent in a world that's designed for neurotypical people.

Using Games to Teach Complex Concepts

Rowan University — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 16:05:04 EST

Using games to teach complex concepts

Soniqs Win PUBG World Championship - Second Consecutive World Title

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:25:17 EST

Last weekend, Soniqs traveled to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to compete in the PUBG Esports World Cup. Soniqs' PUBG team went on to win the World Championship - its 8th championship title since 2019 and second consecutive World Championship victory.

Curious by Nature: How Addictive Are Companies Making Video Games with Dr. Puneet Manchanda

University of Michigan Ross School of Business — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:20:17 EST

For many years, addiction research has focused on chemical dependencies like drugs and alcohol. However, new phenomena such as video game and social media addictions are not as extensively studied.

Curious by Nature: How Addictive Are Companies Making Video Games with Dr. Puneet Manchanda

Newswise — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 08:05:04 EST

For many years, addiction research has focused on chemical dependencies like drugs and alcohol. However, new phenomena such as video game and social media addictions are not as extensively studied.

Study: Gaming Opens Pathways into IT Careers

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 22:05:11 EST

If you're worried that your kids are wasting too much of their summer playing video games, there could be an unexpected payoff in the future. A new study by the Rutgers Education and Employment Research Center (EERC) reveals that gaming, modding, and related hobbies can form a career pathway into the high-demand IT field, especially for adolescents and teens with supportive parents.

Artificial intelligence at core of video game actors' strike: Expert explains

Virginia Tech — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:05:04 EST

The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has gone on strike against 10 major companies that make video games. Video games and communications expert James Ivory answers questions about the reasons for and potential consequences of the strike, including artificial intelligence (AI).

SMU researchers to present new tool for enhancing AI transparency and accuracy at IEEE Conference

Southern Methodist University — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 12:05:19 EST

While large language models have demonstrated remarkable capabilities in extracting data and generating connected responses, there are real questions about how these artificial intelligence (AI) models reach their answers. That's why SMU researchers Corey Clark and Steph Buongiorno are presenting a paper at the upcoming IEEE Conference on Games.

Video game performers strike: MSU experts can comment

Michigan State University — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:05:10 EST

Video game performers in Hollywood voted to go on strike against gaming companies on Thursday, putting voice acting, motion-capture work, stunts and more that appear in video games to a halt.

Legalized Gambling Increases Irresponsible Betting Behavior, Especially Among Low-Income Populations

University of California San Diego — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:05:25 EST

In a first-of-its-kind study from the University of California San Diego Rady School of Management, researchers have identified comprehensive insights into the positive and negative impacts of online gambling legalization on tax revenue and gambling behaviors in the U.S.

Study: The Diminishing Impact of Casino Free-Play Promotions

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 12:05:23 EST

Free-play campaigns - or gambling money on the house - have gotten big. They are the dominant play incentive in the gaming industry, where the most money is spent to get players in the door and keep them coming back for more. But new research suggests their effectiveness may be on the decline within certain groups of players.

Cyberbullying and sexual harassment rampant in esports

University of South Australia — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 18:05:53 EST

It's one of the fastest growing industries globally, raking in millions for the best players and attracting a huge fanbase, but a new Australian study has revealed the dark side of professional video gaming: cyberbullying and sexual harassment.

Gamers say they hate 'smurfing,' but admit they do it

Ohio State University — Tue, 21 May 2024 10:05:09 EST

Online video game players believe the behavior known as "smurfing" is generally wrong and toxic to the gaming community - but most admit to doing it and say some reasons make the behavior less blameworthy, new research finds. The new study suggests that debates about toxicity in gaming may sometimes be more complex and nuanced than is often acknowledged, according to the researchers.