Nowadays, video games are part of our everyday life, and the number of players is
increasing each day passing by. Thus, understanding what motivations drive people to play …

Internet gaming is one of the most popular online leisure activities. These activities,
particularly massively multiplayer online role-playing games, deliver pleasure, a sense of …

Since Internet gaming disorder recently appeared in the section III of the Diagnostic and
Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5 (DSM-5), little investigation has been performed …

Online social games, played within social networks or games requiring social interaction
with peers, are revolutionizing the nature of video-games due to their social aspect and the …

Abstract Social Networking Sites (SNS) provide a platform for young people to present
themselves as they would like to be seen by others. Several authors have argued that …

This study presents a conceptual model of how aesthetic design, avatar identification, and
player co-creation behavior enhance the players' perceived authenticity of massively …

Passion represents one of the factors involved in online video gaming. However, it remains
unclear how passion affects the way gamers are involved in massively multiplayer online …

El objetivo del presente trabajo es realizar una revisión de estudios sobre los beneficios
cognitivos, psicológicos y personales del uso de los videojuegos y esports. Para ello, se …

Introduction Aggressive behaviour is a challenge for society. There continues to be
considerable debate over whether the consumption of violent video games affects …

Background The realm of virtual games, video games, and e-sports has witnessed
remarkable and substantial growth, captivating a diverse and global audience. However …