The Mind of a Gamer
A recent BBC News article, Body and brain of gamers probed, takes a look at the work of a University of Oklahoma researcher that is studying the physical effects of video games. No, not effects of repetitive stress or bleary eyes, but the chemical and physical results of gaming. The research, though early, shows that the mental state of a gamer is not unlike that of an athlete involved in competition. The hope is that the game industry can use the research to more consistently create compelling games.