Panel Description: Being a gamer is AWESOME. But for some of us, not everyone understands us or the reasons we game. Have you ever felt like it's necessary to explain or defend your love of gaming to...
Tag: psychology
PAX East 2015 – The Science of Online Bullying: A Lesson in Diversity
Oxytocin has been called “the moral molecule.” It is linked to trust and cooperation. High levels result from things like handshakes at PAX. Even reactions to tweets equal those created in...
PAX East 2015 – Games Are Good For You! How Gaming Improves Our Lives
Sure, video games can be fun, but did you know they can improve your relationships, assist in decision-making, strengthen morals, and more? Get caught up with the latest findings in positive video...
PAX Prime 2014 – “Cyberbullying” – A Catch Phrase or a Real Problem?
Anyone who has ever looked at a comments page or an Internet forum thread is likely to be familiar with the concept of "cyberbullying", but why does that behavior seem so pervasive? The rallying cry...
Are you a goal driven gamer that collects trophies or achievement points? Do you make up back stories for your game characters or think about how and why they do what they do? Do you create a...
Ninety-seven percent of all adolescents in the US play video games, & more than half of the adults in this country play video games regardless of their race or income. The military has...