Are games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons the key to successfully unwinding after stressful days?
More recently, there have been studies about the adverse affects of gaming addiction.
These casual games are designed to be soothing to play and almost impossible to lose.
That genre also avoids putting players into overly stressful situations.
A separate study by McMaster University assistant professor Michael Wong compared the benefits of casual gaming to meditation.
Improved mental health for players isn’t the only way games are creating positive change.
Players have also come together to helpAwesome Games Done Quick 2025 raise $2.5 millionfor the Prevent Cancer Foundation.
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