Dr. Carmen Russoniello, Director of the Psychophysiology Lab and Biofeedback Clinic at ECU is truly researching how games like Peggle (iTunes link) really are improving the cognitive function of people over the age of 50.
The study shows that casual games, which take less time to master and learn, improve brain functions in many ways.
“The initial results of the study are very intriguing, in that they suggest that the ‘active participation’ required while playing a casual video game like Bejeweled provides an opportunity for mental exercise that more passive activities, like watching television, do not.”
The study concludes later this year and hopes to add some real evidence to the idea that games can truly improve brain function. For more on this story, check out PRNewsWire.
And what do you think? Can increased game time in casual gameplay worlds increase brain functions in real life? Let us know your thoughts by leaving a comment or a video reply on YouTube.
No related posts.
