Posts tagged neuroscience

Newcastle University neuroscientists use video game for stroke rehab

by Jessica Conditt (May 20th 2012 9:00PM)

Video games aren't neuroscience, unless they're helping stroke victims recover physical function in a scientific, medical capacity: then they're totally neuroscience. The above video shows off Circus Challenge, an action game from Newcastle University and Limbs Alive Ltd designed to help stroke ...

Action games improve 'real-world' skills, researchers suggest

by James Ransom-Wiley (Dec 20th 2010 10:00PM)

"So what?" you might be thinking, "I don't care about the real world." Hey, we hear you. But! What if you could get those nagging loved ones off your back? A host of new studies could prove an important bargaining chip in convincing your parents, partners and pad-mates that you really should ...

The science behind game addiction

by Jennie Lees (Mar 1st 2006 9:00PM)

Are games addictive? That's the question posed over at Gamasutra, and Neils Clark has gone into some detail to explain the science behind addiction and its relevance to gaming. Unfortunately, the answer isn't as clear-cut as a simple "yes" or "no". Addiction itself is a ...