Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Games aren't a monolith. Whether you're farming in Stardew Valley or dropping into Fortnite, the psychological benefit you get from gaming depends on why you're playing in the first place.

🔗 Research:
https://www.bu.edu/articles/2026/are-video-games-bad/
frontiersin.org/journals/communication/articles/10.3389/fcomm.2025.1585586/full

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