Study suggests that relaxing video games make players happier
A recent study suggests that playing relaxing video games, such as Endless Ocean, leaves people feeling happier and more sociable than if they had played violent video games (Image: Nintendo)
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Although you might have a big grin on your face as you're blowing away your opponents when playing Halo, you would actually be happier if you were playing a game like Endless Ocean, in which you interact with marine life - at least, that's what Ohio State University's Brad Bushman will tell you. The professor of communication and psychology conducted two studies, each with over 100 subjects, and has concluded that playing relaxing, nonviolent video games leaves people in a happier, more sociable mood than if they had played fast, violent games.
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