The researchers at University College Cork UCC say their findings pave the way for clinicians and psychologists here to further explore the benefits of the role-playing game as a therapeutic tool in healthcare settings.
It is widely recognised as the beginning of modern role-playing games and that industry, but it also deeply influenced the video games industry. Players can meet for months or years as the game evolves. The game surged again in popularity in recent years, with sales booming during the covid pandemic and enjoying a prominent role in the hit Netflix show Stranger Things , prompting the UCC study to investigate its impact on the mental health of frequent players.
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