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Users of online forums frequently advise others to play Tetris if they’ve experienced something traumatic. The idea does come from psychological research – here’s what the evidence says.
When the US Supreme Court legalized sports betting, states were quick to get in on the action. But as lawmakers grow reliant on taxes from betting, what do they owe problem gamblers?
Cosy, personal games, as I discovered, can change the lives of the people who make them and those who play them.
In the game, power is found in a natural world that is not tampered with or controlled – just as in Jansson’s stories.
Recent waves of layoffs shine a light on the systemic issues in the game industry and the post-graduation promises universities are making to students.
Why are we drawn to video games where we have to complete tasks that, in real life, may be unappealing or boring? Here are four games that show how the mundane can be made extraordinary and surreal.
The end of E3 heralds a seismic shift for the gaming industry and players alike.
Video game companies often time the release of their most popular titles for the holiday season. Now is the time to reflect on the political economy of video games and which games we buy.
The game’s expansive world thrives on creative play where every choice has a unique outcome depending on how you play.
The Xbox Adaptive Controller is designed to make gaming more inclusive, but Microsoft’s ban on third-party devices means some disabled gamers are still excluded.
Our academics review the finalists ahead of the announcement of the winner on December 7.
Nintendo doesn’t have the best track record of turning their games into successful screen iterations.
It might seem odd but it’s not the first museum in a video game or metaverse.
Some Latin American players expressed concern about the colonial role their player character will play in the story.
Audiences are essentially paying Sony for the privilege of watching an extended advert.
There’s more to NPC streaming than strange gimmicks. The rise of the trend showcases how gamer cultures and adult content make for lucrative bedfellows.
The many visual errors in the latest Pokémon games have led to an unexpected glitch-chasing frenzy.
Tears of the Kingdom doesn’t hand hold, with the narrative full of abstract and surreal moments that keep players guessing.
Ancient rituals and games possess characteristics like repetition, structure and the use of symbolic objects that aid students in understanding the world.
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Professor in Human-Computer Interaction, ARC Future Fellow, University of Sydney
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Senior Lecturer in Digital Cultures, Australian Research Council DECRA Fellow, University of Sydney
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Senior Lecturer, School of Film, Media, and Creative Technologies, University of Portsmouth
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PhD Candidate in Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo
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Associate Professor in Politics and International Studies, University of Leeds
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Associate Professor, Film, Screen and Creative Media, and Associate Dean Engagement, Bond University
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Researcher, Digital Wellbeing, Western Sydney University
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PhD candidate researching children's play in digital games, The University of Melbourne
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Postdoctoral research fellow, RMIT University
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PhD Candidate, Sydney Games and Play Lab, University of Sydney
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Senior Lecturer in Game Design, University of Portsmouth
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Chair in Science Communication & Future Media, University of Salford
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Assistant Professor of Media Studies/Game Studies, University of Oregon
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Director of the International Gaming Research Unit and Professor of Behavioural Addiction, Nottingham Trent University
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Research Fellow in Responsible Artificial Intelligence, University of Southampton