Study Shows Gaming Can Reduce Stress, Even the Violent Kind

Study shows gaming can reduce stress, even the violent kind

A recently published study aims to dispel yet another myth about video games, showing that both violent and non-violent gaming sessions can effectively reduce stress levels. The research centers on A Plague Tale: Requiem, a rat-infested action-adventure game released by Focus Entertainment in 2022.Read Entire Article

Video games calm the body after stress, even when players feel on edge

Playing A Plague Tale: Requiem helped participants recover from stress on a biological level, regardless of violent or non-violent gameplay. But those playing violent passages felt more stressed and aggressive, highlighting a disconnect between felt and physiological stress responses.

New Study Confirms: Video Games Reduce Stress, Even Violent Ones

Copyright protected content copied from PhoneWorld website. Can a violent video game calm your body, even while your mind feels tense? A new study says, yes. Researchers have discovered that video games, even those with violent or intense scenes, can lower physiological stress levels such as heart rate and cortisol after a stressful event. This finding challenges common assumptions about how video games affect emotional well-being and offers sur…