If you want to make your gaming experience healthier and more positive, it’s not enough to simply identify stressors; that’s only the first step. Tackling stress and tilt in games requires developing a mindfulness strategy that takes into consideration your own habits, the types of games you’re playing, and the…
Think about the last time you played a game (for many of us, it was probably within the last 24 hours). Was it a fun, relaxing experience? Did it leave you feeling fulfilled and happy, or did you find yourself experiencing stress by the experience? Maybe you got tilted in…
When Warcraft, the simply-titled movie adaptation of the original Warcraft game, was announced, fans were cautiously optimistic. Gaming movies have struggled since enterprising creatives and Hollywood execs first tried to combine the two mediums, but the backing of Blizzard, a studio known for its character and storytelling prowess, made many hope that…
It still amazes me when I open Twitch and see a woman participating in a gaming tournament. We’ve come so far from the time when video games were widely snubbed as a waste of time or a hobby for boys. Today, there are more examples than ever of women ascending the ranks in a…
If you’re a part of video game fan communities on the internet, you’ve probably heard the word “crunch” tossed around. As large game studios’ practices and proceedings have come into light in recent years, crunch has become a much more talked about part of making games. As fun and exciting…
Community, Esports, General Gaming
The status of women in esports has never been higher. In the last decade, more women than ever have risen to prominence as game developers, streamers, and professional players, paving the way for generations of girls after them. Communities like Girls Gank Squad and The GameHers provide spaces for women…
There are a lot of great things about gaming. It’s an excellent way to have fun with friends, channel your competitive energy into something positive, and just relax. If you love playing as much as I do, sometimes your “quick gaming breaks” can turn into multi-hour marathons. While there’s nothing…
Body, General Gaming, Exercise
We’ve all seen the stereotype before: gamers are sluggish, chubby, and just plain out-of-shape. That’s been around since the earliest days of gaming, lumped in with the stereotype of the young, white, male gamer. Eventually it morphed into something a little different: the stereotype of gamers who loves junk food,…
You’ve heard the same refrain over and over again: new health issues are appearing because of the impacts of COVID-19 – and I’m not talking about the virus itself. Many of us, confined to our houses and apartments, have joined the ranks of those who work from home. Because of…
Getting started with exercise can be difficult. If you’re like me, you were excited going into it because of all the studies that correlate exercise with happiness and a boosted mood…and then you jogged for 2 minutes and wanted to die, so you just sat down on the sofa and…
Each year, the annual Forbes 30 Under 30 list celebrates notable entrepreneurs, businesspeople, and “movers and shakers” from a variety of industries. In recent years, Forbes has added a gaming category to the list, choosing thirty exceptional people under the age of 30 and highlighting their achievements and future potential…
Take a moment and imagine this: you’ve just found a new streamer to watch on Twitch. They seem really nice and funny, and you enjoy watching them play. You get to know some people in chat, and the streamer even responds to your comments a few times. After a couple…
