Researchers: Video games ease pain, reduce anxiety

An interesting read for your consideration.

"According to new research reported in Asian News International, playing immersive video games can produce brain reactions similar to those produced by powerful painkilling drugs."

http://blog.games.yahoo.com/blog/184-researchers-video-games-ease-pain-reduce-anxiety

Like any other form of escapism (which is what a videogame really is).

Originally posted by NCRotCA
Like any other form of escapism (which is what a videogame really is).

Yeah? Got stats for other forms of escapism?

No, and by "no" I mean "yes". 😖hifty:

Games are fun but they don't help me 'that' damn much...Not like drugs do.

Amma' jokin'?