A Psychiatrist Reviews Hellblade
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice has been embraced by some players as an effective and affecting portrayal of mental health issues, and criticized by others for oversimplifying those same issues. In a…
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Glixel Looks at Crunch 14 Years After EA Spouse
Read MoreIt’s been nearly 14 years since Erin Hoffman-John anonymously published the historic EA spouse letter, a blog post that made the world aware of just how toxic game development work…
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Practice Mindful Breathing With Commander Shepard
Read MoreJennifer Hale has voiced some of the most memorable characters in video games and television. She’s been Bioshock Infinite’s Rosalind Lutece, Metal Gear Solid’s Naomi Hunter, and — for a…
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This Website Offers a Gentle Introduction to Games
Read MoreGames can be powerful tools for healing and growth — that’s something we see again and again in the stories we share. But without game literacy, a lot of the…
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Weekly INT Boost – Endurance
Read MoreWelcome to our roundup of the best mental health and gaming stories you may have missed. This week, our stories look at the power of storytelling, swearing, and playing through…
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Lindsey Stirling Shares Her Eating Disorder Story
Read MoreLindsey Stirling is an American violinist who rose to early fame with a series of amazing violin covers of themes from games and series like Assassin’s Creed, The Legend of…
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Why Doki Doki Literature Club Explores Themes of Mental Health
Read More[font_text link=”” icon=”star” color=”dark” size=”small” border=”off” spin=”off”]Content warning: Discussion of suicide and self-harm; Spoilers for Doki Doki Literature Club[/font_text] It’s hard to say much about Doki Doki Literature Club without…
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An Expert Weighs in on Binge Gaming
Read MoreThe phrase “binge gaming” has bad connotations — it suggests unhealthy overindulgence and a lack of control. But is it really so bad to spend a bunch of hours playing…