A new report found that video games can help alleviate depression and anxiety, potentially expanding access to mental health care worldwide.
2K Games will take the stage at Summer Game Fest, and it is about time we got some good news about the state of Mafia 4's development.
I hope it's Mafia 4. And I really hope it's set during the 70s or 80s, and not a prequel of the first game as was rumoured.
There are plenty of super rare PS1 games that are worth playing, but at some of the prices quoted here? Ask your accountant.
EA Sports dropped their first gameplay trailer for College Football 25 today and the game looks truly amazing. Buried in the details of the game hype, however, is a significant letdown for those who play online dynasty (a significant portion of the userbase).
Video Games helped get me through some dark dark times. 20 years ago I was in a near fatal car accident. Broke my neck in 3 places, collapsed lung, aneurysm etc etc. I barely survived, but what's worse was that I was attending one of the top art colleges in the States at that time.... and I was taken out, unable to finish, even to this day. Mounting debts, and my dreams shattered... I was thrust into a very dark place for many years. I wanted nothing more than to die for most of my 20s... even tried, and failed...
I still remember the days of laying in a hospital bed donated to my parent's house for months on end playing games, a halo brace bolted to my head. It's all I would do besides sleep, bc it's all I could do. If I didn't have the escapism of games, I'm not sure what I would have done.
Life got better though, now married w 2 kids and a career. Some of you guys will hit unexpected tragic events like this, and it's alright to "escape". Just don't forget to live again. I'm happy to have found my balance, and will never stop gaming as long as I live. I'm introducing my 2 little ones to gaming now and love every minute of it.
I'm happy to acknowledge how much games helped me escape that dark place I was at for years. For everyone fighting this battle, I am with you and understand.
Why isn't it helping thegamer or kotaku then?
I was in a near death accident with a crazy drunk driver back in 2010 that knocked me into a coma and i had small brain damage. I still feel the effects of that 2010 accident in 2023. Video games have helped me think better and focus better everyday since. One of the best medicines