In this episode Ron and Dr. Rose discuss research on the emotional, motivational, cognitive, and social benefits of playing video games. We also explore some of the negative effects of video game addiction and explore research on the controversial topic of loot boxes and gambling. Tune in to learn about the good, the bad, and the loot boxes!!!

The good:

https://www.avondwenm.nl/images/avonden/avond-2019/studiemateriaal/5_6_Benefits_of_playing_video_games.pdf

The bad: https://akjournals.com/view/journals/2006/3/1/article-p27.xml 

The Loot Boxes: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0206767