Body & Brain of Gamers Probed

September 6th 2004 | Gaming

Scientists are attempting to inject some real science into video games development to accurately measure the effects games have on minds and bodies. University of Hull researchers said the games industry needs a scientific boost instead of just anecdotal evidence.

Scientific testing of physiological and psychological responses, or "mood profiling", could help developers robustly plan which games will be hits.

Body and brain of gamers probed @ BBC News

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Body & Brain of Gamers Probed
Published in: Gaming on 2004-09-06