How Does Playing Online Games Affect Your Brain

How Does Playing Online Games Affect Your Brain

How Does Playing Online Games Affect Your Brain

Nowadays, people of various age groups tend to spend quite a considerable amount of time over online gaming during their leisure hours. Online computer games can vary from time-wasting puzzles to deeply engaging multiplayer action games. 

But the question is: what exactly goes on in the brain during an online gaming session? The negative and positive impacts differ with the game type and also its time frame.

Positive Cognitive Effects of Online Gaming

Among many, one of the biggest advantages of online gaming is improving cognitive skills. The games that include strategy, thinking, and quick problem-solving skills sharpen up the brain. For example, puzzle games develop the memory and spatial awareness of a person. 

To become a master at it, the players have to remember exercises for the brain similar to those in conventional brain-training exercises.

On the other hand, action video games are believed to enhance hand-eye coordination and reaction times. Most of these games require quick decisions to overcome some challenges; thus, they enhance one’s speed in processing information. 

Studies have indicated that frequent gamers sometimes achieve higher standards in reaction and multitasking compared to their peers who are non-gamers.

Social Interaction and Online Gaming

Contrary to the stereotype of the lonely gamer, online games can be social. Online gaming could be done cooperatively, such as role-playing, or competitively, such as opposed play at a card game. This can provide opportunities for socialization, especially for those who may be shy or introverted. 

While working together to accomplish a common goal, players can develop social bonds and friendships that might endure beyond the game. Furthermore, you can Visit Tiranga Game, where you can explore mentally challenging color prediction games. Here you also had a chance to win some real money which would help you financially.

However, not all online gaming social interactions are positive. Anonymity online, for what it’s worth, invites toxic behavior, harassment, and bullying. This greatly feeds back negatively to mental health, which causes stress, anxiety, and even depression. 

Emotional Significance of Online Gaming

While online gaming has mentally stimulating elements to it, the practice has an equal emotional impact. Games are designed in such a way as to keep high emotions running, either as triumphant regard for victory or frustrated states of defeat. Association with the sensation of satisfaction can further give motivation to go on further.

However, this could also be the source of addiction. The rewarding circle in a game would make participants feel necessary to continue playing the game even if it is to the detriment of other activities. This addiction can lead to detrimental effects such as increasing stress, and anxiety, and decreasing social contact in real life.

The Danger of Overuse

Like everything in this world, online gaming should be done in moderation. Too much gaming will result in detrimental mental and physical consequences. Eyes ache from continuous streaming; bad posture can be achieved, and sleep patterns are ruined as well. Mentally, it results in a short-span attention span that lowers problem-solving skills in real life.

A balance between gaming and other activities will have to be created if these risks are to be avoided. Breaks, physical exercise, and interaction in social circles away from gaming can keep the otherwise harmful effects of the habit at bay.

Conclusion

Online gaming has a powerful effect on the brain. No matter how significant these cognitive and social benefits of this activity may be, it is equally significant to keep in mind the possible side effects. Moderation and awareness go together to keep the activity positive and rewarding.

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Deal on Fire! Pound of Flesh | Blu-ray | Only $9.96 – Expires soon!

Pound of Flesh | Blu-ray & DVD (Entertainment One)

Pound of Flesh | Blu-ray & DVD (Entertainment One)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Pound of Flesh, a 2015 thriller directed by Ernie Barbarash (Abduction, Assassination Games).

In Pound of Flesh (read our review), a man’s (Jean-Claude Van Damme, Double Impact, The Bouncer) heroic attempt to help a woman in distress ends up with him waking up the next day without a kidney and plotting his revenge.

The film co-stars Kristopher Van Varenberg (Enemies Closer), Darren Shahlavi (Tai Chi Boxer, Techno Warriors), John Ralston (Degrassi The Next Generation), William B Davis (The X-Files), Charlotte Peters, as well as Mike Leeder (Ultimate Justice) getting a taste of JCVD’s secret weapon: his trademark Continue reading

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Just Beat it! ‘Hana-bi’ and ‘Outrage’ star Takeshi Kitano returns for more ultra-violence with ‘Broken Rage’

"Broken Rage" Teaser Poster

“Broken Rage” Teaser Poster

The legendary, multi-talented Japanese celebrity Takeshi Kitano (Outrage Coda, Battle Royale, Hana-Bi) is heading back to bloodshed with Amazon MGM Studios’ Broken Rage, an upcoming thriller he not only directs, but also stars in.

The first half of Broken Rage follows a hitman, Nezumi (Kitano), fighting for his survival when he’s caught between the police and yakuza. But in the second half, the gritty crime-action thriller takes an unexpected turn, evolving into a self-parodying comedy that retells the same story with a captivatingly humorous touch (via FCS).

The film also stars Tadanobu Asano (Kate), Nao Omori (R100), Shidō Nakamura (Monster), Hidetoshi Nishijima (Mozu: The Movie), Hakuryu (The Good, The Bad, The Weird), Takashi Nishina (Outrage Coda) and Continue reading

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Made in Japan? ‘Drive’ director Nicolas Winding Refn heads to Tokyo to shoot a thriller with glitter, sex and violence

"Only God Forgives" Japanese Theatrical Poster

“Only God Forgives” Japanese Theatrical Poster

Nicolas Winding Refn, the writer/director behind The Pusher Trilogy (1996-2005), 2009’s Valhalla Rising, 2011’s Drive, 2013’s Only God Forgives and 2016’s The Neon Demon, is returning to the big screen for an untitled, Tokyo-set thriller.

According to an interview with Variety, the upcoming film – whose plot and casting details are being under wraps – “will have a lot of glitter and lot of sex and violence”. The director hinted that the movie will bring back themes and characters inspired by his last features, Only God Forgives and The Neon Demon, which were both equally stylish and graphic.

We’ll keep you updated on this project as we learn more. Until then, here’s the Trailer Continue reading

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What you call hell, we call Bangkok! Watch the insane Trailer for Netflix’ ‘Bangkok Breaking: Heaven and Hell’

"Bangkok Breaking: Heaven and Hell" Netflix Poster

“Bangkok Breaking: Heaven and Hell” Netflix Poster

On September 26, 2024, Netflix will be streaming Bangkok Breaking: Heaven and Hell, an action-thriller from writer/director Kome Kongkiat Komesiri (Muay Thai Fighter).

When a dedicated rescue worker inadvertently gets caught up in the kidnapping plot of a mogul’s tween daughter, he must save her from the clutches of rival gangs hunting them down with unpredictable dangers around every corner.

Bangkok Breaking: Heaven and Hell stars Sukollawat Kanaros (Thirteen Lives), Atitaya Tribudarak (Nang Nak Saphai Phra Khanong), Sanya Kunakorn (Who Is Running?), and Day Thaitanium.

Look out for Bangkok Breaking: Heaven and Hel on September 26 only on Netflix. Watch Continue reading

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A black belt is a white belt who never quits! New Trailer for Netflix’ ‘Officer Black Belt’ starring star Kim Woo-Bin

"Officer Black Belt" Theatrical Poster

“Officer Black Belt” Theatrical Poster

Don Wong, eat your heart out! Arriving soon to Netflix is Officer Black Belt, an action-comedy from writer/director Kim Joo-Hwan (The Divine Fury, Midnight Runners).

In the film, a talented martial arts prodigy – who holds nine dans across Taekwondo, Kendo, and Judo – teams  up with a probation officer to fight and prevent crime as a police officer.

The film stars Kim Woo-Bin (Alienoid, Alienoid: Return to the Future), Kim Sung-Kyun (Seoul Vibe, The Divine Move 2: The Wrathful) and Lee Hae-young (Confidential Assignment 2: International, Kingmaker).

Officer Black Belt hits Netflix on September 13, 2024. Don’t miss the film’s Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Deluxe Limited Edition Battle Creek Brawl | Blu-ray | Only $26.99

Today’s Deal on Fire is for 88 Films’ Deluxe Limited Edition Blu-ray (Region B) for Battle Creek Brawl (aka The Big Brawl), Jackie Chan’s 1980 film directed by Robert Clouse (Game of Death, Enter the Dragon) that also stars Jose Ferrer (Joan of Arc), Kristine DeBell (Cheerleaders’ Wild Weekend) and Mako (Silent Assassins).

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Jackie Chan arrived on American soil with hopes of becoming a superstar in the West and his first ever Hollywood project as a leading man certainly provided him with a notable director in Robert Clouse, the legendary director who took Bruce Lee to the next level with Enter the Dragon (1973). With Battle Creek Brawl (1980), Director Clouse achieved it, this Continue reading

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Man of Reason, A (2023) Review

"A Man of Reason" Theatrical Poster

“A Man of Reason” Theatrical Poster

Director: Jung Woo-sung
Cast: Jung Woo-sung, Kim Nam-Gil, Kim Joon-Han, Park Sung-Woong, Park Yoo-Na, Lee Elijah, Ryu Jian, Kim Joo-Hun, Park Yong, Choi Soo-Im
Running Time: 98 min. 

By Paul Bramhall 

One of the most enduring actors in Korean cinema, since making his debut in 1994’s The Fox With Nine Tails Jung Woo-sung has rarely been absent from the screen in the close to 30 years that followed, and in 2023 he’d make his directorial debut (in addition to co-writing the script) with A Man of Reason. Following a similar approach to his close friend Lee Jung-jae’s directorial debut from the year prior, Hunt (in which Woo-sung co-starred), here he also casts himself as the lead, playing a former gangster who’s just been released from prison after serving a 10-year sentence.

For a directorial debut A Man of Reason gets off to a visually striking start, with the cinematography of the scenes where Woo-sung is released from prison bathed in orange hues, serving to make the Korean countryside almost look like a desert and give off a western influenced vibe. While the cinematography may be striking though, the story and characters soon Continue reading

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Modern day samurai? ‘Past Lives’ actor Teo Yoo to star in the Chad Stahelski-produced samurai actioner ‘Karoshi’

"Past Lives" Theatrical Poster

“Past Lives” Theatrical Poster

Takashi Doscher, the writer and director of 2018’s Still and 2019’s Only – as well as writer for Chad Stahelskis’ upcoming live-action adaptation of the video game, Ghost of Tsushima – is on board to direct Lionsgate’s Karoshi, an upcoming actioner that will be produced by Stahelskis’ 87Eleven.

The upcoming film will be headlined by rising star Teo Yoo, who is perhaps best known for 2022’s Decision to Leave and 2023’s Past Lives. No other casting details have been revealed.

According to Deadline, plot details for Karoshi are being kept under wraps, but it’s described as a corporate thriller with a samurai twist. Side note: “Karoshi” is a Japanese term that means “overwork death” (occupation-related sudden death).

We’ll keep you updated Continue reading

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It’s the eye of the tiger, it’s the thrill of the fight! Blu-ray for the 1973 Wang Yu classic ‘A Man Called Tiger’ now available

A Man Called Tiger | Blu-ray (Eureka)

A Man Called Tiger | Blu-ray (Eureka)

Now available is Eureka’s Blu-ray (Region A/B) for A Man Called Tiger, a 1973 Golden Harvest classic from Lo Wei (Slaughter in San Francisco) and Jimmy Wang Yu (The Tattooed Dragon) .

This title will soon be available at The Goodie Emporium, a U.S.-based online store that currently has many Import Shaw Brothers/Golden Harvest/martial arts DVD/Blu-ray movies in-stock – with New titles being added regularly!

Starring Jimmy Wang Yu (The One-Armed Swordsman) and directed by Lo Wei, the man behind the smash-hit Bruce Lee vehicles The Big Boss and Fist of FuryA Man Called Tiger is a martial arts extravaganza released at the height of an international Continue reading

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Fists of the furious! First Look at Tanigaki Kenji’s ‘The Furious’ starring Xie Miao, Joe Taslim, Jeeja Yanin and Yayan Ruhian

"The Furious" Teaser Poster

“The Furious” Teaser Poster

Martial arts stars Xie Miao (My Father is A Hero, Eye for an Eye: The Blind Swordsman), Joe Taslim (The Raid, The Night Comes for Us), Jeeja Yanin (Chocolate, Triple Threat) and Yayan Ruhian (The Raid, Beyond Skyline) team up for the Edko/XYZ Films English-language actioner, The Furious.

Out of all the aforementioned names, lead star Xie Miao is most likely the one most are unfamiliar with. For fans of Hong Kong action cinema, Miao will most likely always be remembered for his co-starring turns as a child martial arts prodigy in the Jet Li outings The New Legend of Shaolin and My Father is a Hero during the mid-1990’s. While he largely stayed off the radar in the succeeding years, he made a comeback in 2008 with the Tsui Siu-Ming directed Champions, a rousing tale set during the 1936 Olympics that was Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Tekken | Blu-ray | Only $7.77 – Expires soon!

"Tekken" Blu-ray Cover

“Tekken” Blu-ray Cover

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Tekken, a martial arts action/adventure, directed by Dwight H. Little (Rapid Fire) and stars Jon Foo (Last Resort, Rush Hour TV series),

The year is 2039 and the world wars have destroyed everything and territories are run by corporations. The mightiest of which is Tekken. In the midst of the ruined society, one warrior rises from the streets. A young man with street smarts and raw fighting skills who is driven by nothing more than vengeance must defeat the world’s most elite fighters in the greatest tournament ever known and become the “King of Iron Fist”.

The film also stars Kelly Overton (CSI: NY), Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (Tekken 2: Kazuya’s Revenge), Ian Anthony Dale (The Hangover), Tamlyn Continue reading

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Ninja in the Dragon’s Den (1982) Review

"Ninja in the Dragon's Den" Japanese Theatrical Poster

“Ninja in the Dragon’s Den” Japanese Theatrical Poster

Director: Corey Yuen
Cast: Conan Lee, Hiroyuki Sanada (Henry Sanada), Tanaka Hiroshi, Tai Bo, Hwang Jang Lee, Kaname Tsushima, Someno Yukio, Chin Lung, Tien Feng, Ma Chin-Ku, Best Kwon Yeong-Moon, Paul Wei Ping Ao
Running Time: 95 min. 

By Ian Whittle

In memory of Corey Yuen Kwai, whose death in 2022 was recently made public.

The early 80s saw an explosion of ninja-mania, instigated by Eric Van Lustbader’s novel The Ninja, and Western films such as The Octagon (1980) and Enter the Ninja (1981). Hong Kong naturally wanted a piece of the pie, resulting in titles as uniquely odd as Shaw Brother’s Five Element Ninjas (1982) and an absurd number of movies with Richard Harrison in neon-coloured ninja outfits.

But Ninja in the Dragon’s Den, from indie HK studio Seasonal, and the directorial debut of Corey Yuen Kwai, has the edge over them. Because it has THIS song.

Which you’d better like as it gets played about 56 times during the movie!

A mysterious ninja (is there any other kind?) known as the Shadow. Genbu (Sanada Hiroyuki) is killing off various high-ranking officials in revenge for the death of his father. The last man on his hit-list, Fukusa (Tanaka Hiroshi), a retired ninja, has fled to China Continue reading

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What are the money-making game apps that actually work

What are the money-making game apps that actually work

Nowadays, we all are obsessed with our smartphones which not only give us a way of entertainment but also a chance to earn money online.

There are many apps that claim to give money for playing games, but these are not genuine.

Most of the apps do not even pay, or if they do, then it is a poor sense of return that really falls short of your time.

We bring you a handpicked selection of mobile games to boost your revenue and present their internal mechanisms, withdrawal rules, and top performers to watch.

What Are Money-Making Game Apps?

Game apps for money are the ones that allow you to earn real cash or rewards by playing games on your mobile. 

The nature of this game is straightforward: just play games from a wide variety and accomplish goals set in the application that fetch you points or rewards, which can be exchanged for real cash.

The idea here seems to work on a reward mechanism where everything revolves around making money through gift cards.

Users can make money from these types of apps by signing up for ads, in-app purchases, or partnerships that are linked to the written applications.

How Do Money-Making Game Apps Work?

Ad Revenue

All of these apps are free to download and play but feature in-app advertisements. 

The app does have in-app advertising, so the more it is used by a user, the greater shows of ads. It gives a part of this income to the players in points or cash.

In-App Purchases

Some apps have bonuses, improved features or special interesting functionality which users can buy. Some of this revenue goes back into the payout pool.

Sponsorships and Partnerships

These sponsors typically take the form of brands, and it is not uncommon for gaming apps to reward users who engage with these corporate partners.

Money-Making Game Apps 

Mistplay

Mistplay is a popular gaming rewards platform for Android. These let users earn points for playing and experimenting with new games. 

The longer you play, the more points accrued. Amazon, Google Play, Visa gift cards and other various retailers are available to purchase using these points. 

For those who like playing games in their free time, then Mistplay for casual gamers is the right to choose.

KWG Game Login

KWG Game provides you with a list of some best game apps that are reliable and can be much more profitable.

The site updates its list of games, giving you the top-rated and recommended fantasy cricket real-money leagues.

Although KWG’s top games do not necessarily have to be limited to only those offering immediate PayPal payments, it does provide a good location for liaising with high payout rewarding applications.

So what are you waiting for, go and explore the KWG games today.

MyPoints

Just like KWG Games has other ways to earn money, MyPoints also offers games in addition to its various types of activities. 

Old but gold, it is used when reliability matters. In return, you have the option of cashing out your points for money over PayPal or picking from a number of gift cards. 

The selection of genres available in the app is also quite wide, including puzzles, strategy games, and card games.

Blackout Bingo

Unlike any other bingo game, play BLACKOUT BINGO with hundreds of card layouts for different tastes and experiences. 

This is a skill-based game where you can play against other players and challenge others to win cash rewards. 

If you are more skillful, then these chances increase! 

The good thing about Blackout Bingo is that it features both free and paid competitions, so you can choose what level you wish to play.

Solitaire Cube

Solitaire Cube is a competitive solitaire game for the rest of us, where players can actually win real money. 

It provides head-to-head tournaments where you can compare your skills with others. The greater the combination you get to win, the better the rewards become. 

You may have to pay a small fee to enter tournaments with cash prizes, but there are also free games available for practice. 

Now, if you have any doubts regarding these money mankind apps, comment below. 

 

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Forget about ‘Broken Arrow’! ‘Foggy Mountain’ martial arts star Peter Pham is back in the Trailer for ‘Operation Crossbow’

"Operation Crossbow" Teaser Poster

“Operation Crossbow” Teaser Poster

Peter Pham, the indie martial arts star behind Foggy Mountain (as well as the Well Go USA/Hi-YAH! short Mayhem), is back Operation Crossbow, an upcoming actioner he also directs.

Pham not only stars, but also directs, with some help from Monsterface Productions, a production team that serves as the film’s associate producer, stunt coordinator, and writer.

The film also stars Ron Smorenburg (Triple Threat), Simon Kook (Ip Man 3), Keenan Williams, Randy Henrion, Cody Phillips, Michael Baker, Corey Cannon and Elle Gie.

Operation Crossbow comes to you by PB33 Production LLC, who have yet to set a release date. Until then, watch the film’s Trailer, followed Continue reading

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