Cozy video games can quell stress and anxiety.
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Explore a charming town, meet quirky villagers, and take in the cozy vibes!

This article is a bit broken on Firefox so I highly recommend playing this on anything Chromium, but it’s really cool - they essentially turned the article into a webgame to showcase the mental health benefits of a cozy video game.

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Woah, I couldn’t tell that my relaxing daily singleplayer gaming sessions in the evening are a stress relief without this research.

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It’s still important to do the research though. That way you can show your boss when he pulls you in his office for gaming all morning.

And why you need to spend an extra 2 hours this afternoon to recover now.

Good point

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