My kids survived lockdown by living online, playing Minecraft. In the real world, I provide for all of my kids' needs, but in Minecraft they have to work for everything they create. The kids get really upset when someone steals their stuff.
Read MoreA 2020 study by the Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization, surveyed people who play online multiplayer games and found that 81% of players experienced harassment, but 95% of those surveyed also had positive experiences, like finding friends and mentors and feeling like part of a community.
Read MoreThe idea that video gaming improves your mental health and brain function is still relatively new. Most people still think that video gaming causes lethargy and social disengagement. The reality is quite different, especially with new generation games that bring communities together. In this article we outline some of the ways console gaming is beneficial for your mental health and can improve your brain's function.
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