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#VideoGames #DarkSouls #MentalHealth

'Using an in-depth thematic analysis of player discussions on Reddit, researchers from Aalto University focused on personal narratives related to mental health and gameplay in renowned role-play game Dark Souls. The study highlights the multifaceted ways players experience and relate to the challenging, and often bleak, fantasy-action game.'

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www.aalto.fiCan gaming support mental health? Researchers to present Dark Souls study at CHI '25 | Aalto UniversityA well-known role-playing videogame is helping players cope with real-world challenges like depression, say researchers from Aalto University.