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There’s a myth about online gambling that says all those that do it are loners. They sit at home, curtains closed, playing slots because they’ve got nobody to talk to. It shouldn’t need saying, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, there’s a social side to online gambling that never really gets talked about. Just like real gambling, there’s more to it than just playing a game. Where does this myth come from? How true is it?…

For the last few decades, skeptics have thought that playing video games was bad for your health. Experts cited the prevalence of addiction and physical ailments that could have otherwise been avoided if games weren’t so frequently played. But modern gaming can actually help those with mental health disorders, especially if they’re looking for effective coping mechanisms that don’t require medication. As natural remedies for anxiety and depression become more popular, people are now looking for better ways to deal…

Casinos have been around for a long time, but they’re changing every year. While the heart and soul stays the same, everything else seems to be different. Forty years ago, the idea of playing real money casino games at home was a pipe dream. Over the years that followed, there were occasional games that recreated blackjack or poker, but it was only with the rise of the internet that things began to really change. Now anybody can play anything they…

Bored at home because you’re socially awkward or uncomfortable around other people? That’s pretty common these days, and it’s not just because of COVID-19. More than 200,000 people in the United States alone suffer from social anxiety and the symptoms thereof. But modern technology has provided a fun solution that doesn’t require intense psychotherapy. In fact, that’s why so many people with the disorder love playing video games in the first place. What is social anxiety and what are the…

The implementation of games in the teaching process is a trend that more teachers are picking up today. But does this method of teaching have any benefits? Let us look at some of the advantages of game-based learning in our schools today. Motivation Whenever games are included in the learning process, the lessons become much more enjoyable. This makes students more motivated to learn. It increases their overall participation in the classroom, making them more perceptive to what they are…

Chrono Trigger is one of my favorite jrpgs. And I know I’m not the only one who loves that game. Many fans and games developers do too. We’ve seen other games, such as Cosmic Star Heroine, that took influence from Chrono Trigger. The latest to do so is Jin Conception for the Nintendo Switch. Here is our preview of the game. Jin Conception, out now for the Nintendo Switch, is an rpg that takes lots of inspiration from Square’s classic…

Esports are filled with male players. The biggest and brightest names are almost exclusively men, and while that’s not necessarily a bad thing, it’s unusual all the same. What is it about the now billion-dollar industry that is making it such a boy’s club? And will this become a self-fulfilling prophecy? Seen as a mostly male pursuit, women stay away? The Conversation says that fewer than 10 per cent of esports players at the college level are women. Is this…

Long gone are the days when you can see only Westerners in Asian casinos. The same goes for the online casinos that count heavily on the millions of Asian online players. To that end, both classic and online casinos always make sure that their portfolio includes games appealing to players from Asia. Some games are popular with players from other parts of the world, but not as much as players from Asia. To have a better grasp of all that,…

From light taps to strong bursts, the DualSense wireless controller is an integral part of Selene’s journey through Atropos. From the Playstation Blog: Hello everyone! We at Housemarque hope you are all enjoying Returnal. We’re so amazed by and grateful for the responses so far. I want to thank you on behalf of the entire team. In Returnal our goal was to use the DualSense wireless controller to provide a physical experience of feeling, fighting and exploring Atropos. We wanted…

Managing your money is probably the only important skill in most gambling. When everything is based on luck, you have to control what you can. Sometimes that’s just as simple as knowing when to walk away. And yet this is a point that often gets overlooked when talking about starting gambling as a hobby. Often there’s hints and tips about choosing the right game or device, or doing a bit of research before you begin. But all too often the…