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  • Psychology of Horror Games
    Horror,  Mental Wellbeing

    The Psychology of Horror Games

    Dr Natalie Coyle / November 19, 2020 / 5 Comments

    With the nights growing longer and the winds howling outside, it can be tempting to draw the curtains and immerse ourselves in the spooky world of horror games. In our play session, we…

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  • Crunch and Abuse in the Gaming Industry
    Abuse,  Crunch,  Mental Wellbeing,  Psychology,  Video game industry

    The Destructive Psychology of the Video Game Industry

    Dr Natalie Coyle / September 29, 2020 / 2 Comments

    If you are interested in video games and the video game industry, it can be difficult to avoid news of abuse, harassment, and poor working conditions in the industry. Whether it’s employees being…

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  • Losing at video games
    Mental Wellbeing,  Online Gaming,  Psychology,  Video Game Losses

    How to Deal with Video Game Losses

    Dr Natalie Coyle / August 6, 2020 / 14 Comments

    If you play video games, there’s a very high likelihood that you can recall yourself or a friend getting angry when losing at video games. This can be entertaining to onlookers as footage…

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  • EndeavorRX ADHD Treatment
    ADHD,  Autism,  Mental Wellbeing

    Can Video Games Help Treat ADHD? Reviewing the Evidence

    Dr Natalie Coyle / June 25, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Last week, video games made headlines for positive reasons as the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) approved its first video game treatment for a medical condition. This treatment is EndeavorRx, a video game…

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  • Psychology of MMORPGs
    Mental Wellbeing,  MMORPGs,  Online Gaming

    The Psychology of MMORPGs

    Dr Natalie Coyle / June 4, 2020 / 1 Comment

    Whether it’s building our dream island in Animal Crossing or exercising indoors using Ring Fit Adventure, many of us are using video games for companionship and improvement during these difficult times. A particular…

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