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Hmm, maybe I should play more FPS games...

nesf · 2013-06-13 04:28:41

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/06/130611161943.htm A new study shows definite improvements in some tasks involving visual processing and memory, especially in intensive gamers who play FPS games. Similar research has found related things before but they're looking at doing some more in-depth research and look at…

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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/06/130611161943.htm

A new study shows definite improvements in some tasks involving visual processing and memory, especially in intensive gamers who play FPS games. Similar research has found related things before but they're looking at doing some more in-depth research and look at MRIs and such to see if gamers use their brains differently than non-gamers when performing certain tasks.

Anyway, I found it interesting.

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