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10 psychosocial reasons why ‘Pokémon Go’ is so appealing10 psychosocial reasons why ‘Pokémon Go’ is so appealing
byMark Griffiths
Aug 1, 2016
11 Min Read
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Money for nothing? Gamers and the buying of 'virtual assets'Money for nothing? Gamers and the buying of 'virtual assets'
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Playing the field: Another look at Internet Gaming Disorder
Playing the field: Another look at Internet Gaming Disorder
Feb 11, 2016
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10 Min Read
byMark Griffiths
Business
Net call: Internet Gaming Disorder and Internet Addiction Disorder are not the same
Net call: Internet Gaming Disorder and Internet Addiction Disorder are not the same
Jul 14, 2015
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9 Min Read
byMark Griffiths
Design
Is the game to blame? Video game playing and anti-social behaviour
Is the game to blame? Video game playing and anti-social behaviour
Mar 2, 2015
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7 Min Read
byMark Griffiths
Business
Positive play: The benefits of video gaming
Positive play: The benefits of video gaming
Dec 9, 2014
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4 Min Read
byMark Griffiths
Audio
It’s in the game: A brief look at Game Transfer Phenomena
It’s in the game: A brief look at Game Transfer Phenomena
Aug 14, 2014
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6 Min Read
byMark Griffiths
Business
Press to play: Is gaming really more addictive than heroin?
Press to play: Is gaming really more addictive than heroin?
Jul 15, 2014
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11 Min Read
byMark Griffiths
Business
Don't Blame Call Of Duty For Teenage Suicide
Don't Blame Call Of Duty For Teenage Suicide
Jun 1, 2014
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6 Min Read
byMark Griffiths
Business
Work stressed and play? A brief look at competitive gaming
Work stressed and play? A brief look at competitive gaming
May 13, 2014
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10 Min Read
byMark Griffiths
Game Platforms
In excess: How can we best assess gaming addiction?
In excess: How can we best assess gaming addiction?
Apr 25, 2014
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6 Min Read
byMark Griffiths
Business
Simulating the senses: Should we be concerned about gambling-like activities in video games?
Simulating the senses: Should we be concerned about gambling-like activities in video games?
Mar 19, 2014
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7 Min Read
byMark Griffiths
Business
Call of Duty (of Care): Social Responsibility and the Videogame Industry
Call of Duty (of Care): Social Responsibility and the Videogame Industry
Feb 25, 2014
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10 Min Read
byMark Griffiths
Business
Screen play thoughts: A speculative look at trends in video game addiction
Screen play thoughts: A speculative look at trends in video game addiction
Nov 19, 2013
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9 Min Read
byMark Griffiths
Business
Bitter sweet? A brief look at ‘addiction’ to Candy Crush
Bitter sweet? A brief look at ‘addiction’ to Candy Crush
Oct 29, 2013
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10 Min Read
byMark Griffiths

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