Video games cause depression because they are absorbed in a myriad of ways. By sitting at a computer for hours on end, playing violent video games is causing your brain to continue to receive a bunch of dopamine. This is the same sort of chemical released when you experience joy, thrill, and accomplishment. Dopamine is, […]
This might sound a bit pointless but sometimes we can make different decisions or choices which could lead to a different ending or ending that goes away completely. Not knowing these outcomes can really frustrate people who may already feel dejected after finishing the game, or on the other hand, can also scare some people […]
This is an excerpt from The Psychology of Gaming: New Frontiers, co-authored by Tim Rains, Editor-in-Chief of Psychology of Games. Why do video games affect the brain? Why do video games affect the brain? Are video games good for you? Can video games really make you smarter? Are video games addictive? Does everyone play video […]
This piece will also focus on pricing in New Zealand, what hardware costs, prices and details of preorders and distribution, etc. A recent thread has been going on for a while on the nzgamer forums where people are explaining what it’s like to purchase new video games in New Zealand. While people try to explain […]