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Emotional Video Games Have Skyrocketed in Popularity—But There's a Dark Side
Gamer Danger
Emotionally-complex games can help people mature and feel happy, but they could also send mental health spiraling.
Caren Chesler, Undark Magazine
Published
Nov. 3 2021
1:19PM EDT
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Caren Chesler, Undark Magazine
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