Visionaries offer strong claims for the educational benefits of computer games, but there is a
need to test those claims with rigorous scientific research and ground them in evidence …

Abstract [Correction Notice: An Erratum for this article was reported in Vol 144 (9) of
Psychological Bulletin (see record 2018-42071-005). In the article, there is a number of …

The possibility of leveraging video games for enhancing behavior and brain function has led
to an emerging new field situated at the crossroads of cognitive neuroscience, health …

Background Video gaming is an increasingly popular activity in contemporary society,
especially among young people, and video games are increasing in popularity not only as a …

As a result of considerable potential scientific and societal implications, the possibility of
enhancing cognitive ability by training has been one of the most influential topics of …

In 2014, two groups of scientists published open letters on the efficacy of brain-training
interventions, or “brain games,” for improving cognition. The first letter, a consensus …

Do video games enhance cognitive functioning? We conducted two meta-analyses based
on different research designs to investigate how video games impact information-processing …

The role of digital technology in shaping attention and cognitive development has been at
the centre of public discourse for decades. The current review presents findings from three …

Background Unlike the emphasis on negative results of video games such as the impulsive
engagement in video games, cognitive training studies in individuals with cognitive deficits …

A growing body of literature has investigated the effects of playing video games on brain
function and behavior. One key takeaway from this literature has been that not all …