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Study debunks belief that playing with your Wii can lead to aggression

by Eddie Bracco on Nov 18, 2008 at 08:02 PM

Confirming something most of us already know, a new study coming out of Villanova University indicates that motion controls do not increase aggression in people who play violent video games. Certainly inspired by the controversy controversy surrounding the Wii release of Manhunt 2, a study titled “An examination of psychoticism… Continue Reading »

Scientific Duhthrough: Most gamers are not shy nerds

by Jonathan Gronli on Jun 10, 2008 at 08:16 AM

Dan Laton, a Psychology graduate from Victoria University, recently conducted a study on the effects of games on social well being. Gamers tend to be thought of as a group of socially awkward, shy nerds. The purpose of the study was to find out whether or not that stereotype is… Continue Reading »

Sexpert Samantha Brett will never bed a gamer

by PJ Hruschak on Sep 4, 2007 at 08:19 AM

A recent online article by Aussie sex columnist Samantha Brett concerning deal breakers - as in, “There’s no way you’re gonna get in these pants, buddy” - includes anyone who plays videogames. In her article she also points out activities including porn, golf, being a nasty drunk, soliciting hookers and,… Continue Reading »

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