Gaming offers more than entertainment—it can enhance cognitive skills, regulate stress, and provide insights into mental health. Max Birk, associate professor at TU/e, explores how games like Tunnel Runner and League of Legends reveal and influence mental processes such as inhibitory control.
Read MoreVideo games can help improve cognitive skills like planning and problem-solving, but real-world benefits depend on the generalization of those skills. Not all games are equally effective—those requiring strategy and adaptability (e.g., Stardew Valley, Starcraft) are better than games with minimal cognitive demands.
Read MoreA survey by Prodigy Education reveals that people who played video games as children are more likely to have received recent promotions, earning $5,451 more annually. Video games, once associated with negative traits, are now recognized for enhancing strategic thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.
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