Want to Kick a Bad Habit? Play Casual Games!
First Popcap, now RealGames , the games division of RealNetworks. They’re all commissioning studies about the health benefits of casual gaming. PRNewswire reported that the survey done by Information Solutions Group by the media network came out with positive effects to those burdened with vices.
Long story short, playing games proved to be a good distraction to whatever bad habit it was they were addicted to which, in turn, helped them reduce use of their vices and also reduced food intake (for the unhealthy eating habits).
The survey also reported that smokers enjoyed playing “Little Shop of Treasures” and “Mysteryville”. While in general, participants accounted feeling “relaxed and relieved of stress” after a playing.
Looks like these studies are all singing the same tunes.
Image taken from RealGames
Tags: casual gaming, health benefits, information solutions group, realgames, realnetworks, study, survey, vices
3 opinions for Want to Kick a Bad Habit? Play Casual Games!
Anna Peterson
Jun 25, 2008 at 9:37 pm
I could see how casual games could distract someone from their addictions, but I would tend to disagree about casual games improving unhealthy eating habits…says the person who snacks on candy while playing Zuma.
Aiza
Jun 25, 2008 at 9:55 pm
That’s candy for you and chips for the others ahaha. Maybe they could ask them to play games that will make use of both your hands so you can refrain from reaching out and stuffing yourself. Heehee.
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Aug 4, 2008 at 10:31 pm
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