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OPPO Find X8 Pro Review

OPPO’s Find series has always been overlooked in the flagship space. Despite that, the company continued to try its best in coming up with something interesting to gather people’s attention. We’ve already expressed how impressed we were with its baby brother, the Find X8, in our review of that one. That’s why we’re expecting nothing less with the OPPO Find X8 Pro, even though it won’t be officially available in the Philippines. OPPO Find X8 Pro Specs Android 15, ColorOS 15 Dual SIM, Dual standby 6.78-inch 2.8K LTPO OLED display, 2780 x 1264 pixel resolution, ~450ppi 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate, Dolby Vision HDR10+, 1600-nit (HBM), 4500-nit peak brightness Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 7i 3.63GHz MediaTek Dimensity 9400 octa-core processor Immortalis-G925 GPU 12GB/16GB RAM 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.0 internal storage, non-expandable storage 32-megapixel front camera 50-megapixel (1/1.4-inch LYT-808, f/1.6, PDAF, OIS) + 50-megapixel (6x periscope zoom, PDAF, OIS) + 50-mega...
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Open-world games can boost mental health — study

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Here’s some good news for gamers who enjoy playing open-world video games, as they may provide more than just entertainment and pastime; they may also improve your mental health.

A recently published article in the Journal of Medical Internet Research revealed that cognitive escapism through immersive game worlds can allow players to experience a sense of freedom and autonomy, leading to relaxation and improved mental well-being.

Unlike previous research that focused on the general effect of video games on mental health and well-being, this new study conducted by researchers from the Imperial College of London and the University of Graz narrowed down the research to the impact of open-world video games among post-graduate students.

Their mixed methods research involved a survey of 609 players and 32 in-depth exploratory qualitative interviews of popular open-world games. Some key open-world games cited in the study were The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” and “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.”

The study concludes that playing open-world games has substantial benefits for postgraduate students, such as improved relaxation and well-being, reduced stress, and improved mental health.

Future research may examine the long-term effects of regularly playing open-world games and investigate possible therapeutic applications for managing stress and anxiety.

This article, Open-world games can boost mental health — study, was originally published at NoypiGeeks | Philippines Technology News, Reviews and How to's.


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