Video game ‘amoralists’ argue killing in gaming isn’t harmful since no living being is actually hurt. But when it comes to hurting virtual animals, we disagree.
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Digital play can be a great substitute for play in the physical world. Research shows playing on a screen builds many of the same skills.
Combating sexism and other forms of harassment in online videogames comes down to community standards.
Joe Rogan, a popular podcast host, derided gaming as a waste of time. For parents who are worried that this is true, understanding their children’s motivation can allay their concerns.
Moral reasoning was impacted in school-age teenagers but not university students.
Surely, it can’t be fun to watch others play games you can play yourself? The hundreds of hours people spend on live-streaming platform Twitch would suggest otherwise.
Board game Pandemic is providing more than entertainment in lockdown – helping players think through problems creatively, focus, adapt and reflect on serious issues.
Forced to stay inside, here are some games suggestions for connecting with new people, old friends and older members of your family.
We live in the time of the ‘quantified self’. This means we’re constantly under pressure to use technology to ‘optimise’ ourselves, and may be why many people view gaming as a ‘waste of time’.
Video games are becoming just as popular as professional sports, so why do people think it’s only a game?
New research finds that the different ways boys and girls use digital technology might explain the discrepancy.
Virtual Reality is failing to live up to the hype - but why? One problem is a lack of imagination. In a world of limitless possibilities, there’s no need to test-drive a virtual family sedan.
Somewhere between the early Buddhist times and today, worries about game addiction have given way to scientific understanding of the benefits of play, rather than its detriments.
The Australian Classification Board has “refused classification” for at least four videogames in recent months. Such bans show the introduction of an R18+ classification was not a win for players.
In VR you can explore the world from a different point of view. And studies have shown that experiencing new perspectives in the virtual world can alter your behaviour in real life.
The World Health Organisation has classified gaming disorder as an addiction. But it involves more than just playing videogames for hours on end. Here’s how to spot it and what you can do about it.
Video games were once thought to offer an escape from everyday life – but they often hold a mirror to what we do in reality.
Play video games and learn a language – a researcher explains why it might be possible.
To help establish South Africa’s gaming industry as a viable career path for more diverse participants, more support for the technical training required has to be considered.
Your virtual self reflects your real-life skills and values. Understanding them could help you find a more suitable job.
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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