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Jul
21
How Gaming Changes Your Brain: The Long-Term Effects of Gaming

How Gaming Changes Your Brain: The Long-Term Effects of Gaming

We discuss how playing video games (League of Legends) changes your brain, as well as what that means for you as a person.
4 min read
Jun
30
Unlocking the Gamer's Mind: How Cognitive Skills Drive Your Gaming Success

Unlocking the Gamer's Mind: How Cognitive Skills Drive Your Gaming Success

How are cognitive characteristics related to in-game performance, and how can you use this knowledge to get better in-game?
5 min read
Jun
23
How Video Games exploit our Temperaments and Character

How Video Games exploit our Temperaments and Character

We discuss how a person's temperament and character form the basis for video game design; how game developer keep us hooked.
5 min read
Jun
09
Do you have an Internet Gaming Disorder?

Do you have an Internet Gaming Disorder?

We discuss Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) in gaming and esports; what it is, how it manifests, and provide a test for you.
4 min read
May
19
How professional Players cope with Stress

How professional Players cope with Stress

Player apply various strategies to cope with the pressure and stress. We take a look at those strategies video game warriors use.
4 min read
May
12
How much Energy do you spend while Playing?

How much Energy do you spend while Playing?

We discuss how much energy you spend when playing video games. We compare the results to chess players and physical exercise.
4 min read
Apr
28
How your Personality impacts your Performance

How your Personality impacts your Performance

We discuss personality traits of players and their relationship to in-game performance.
4 min read
Mar
24
How Ranking Systems and Personality influence Flow State and Emotions

How Ranking Systems and Personality influence Flow State and Emotions

We discuss flow state in gaming and esports, the impact of win/loss on emotions, motivation, and the role of personality traits.
5 min read
Feb
18
The Enjoyment of Griefing

The Enjoyment of Griefing

We discuss how griefing in gaming satisfies players' needs, causes them enjoyment, and how players maintain justice in-game.
4 min read
Feb
04
The Girlfriend-Gamer Stereotype

The Girlfriend-Gamer Stereotype

We discuss stereotypical perceptions of female gamers, its impact and reasons. Also, we dispel common myths about the stereotype.
5 min read

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