In the midst of the COVID 19 pandemic and lockdown, Japanese scientists found themselves with a bit of a natural experiment on their hands. Retailers had created a randomized lottery to fairly distribute Nintendo Switch consoles, and this lottery allowed the scientists to study the link between gaming and overall mental well being. The study analyzed 97,602 responses from gamers between the ages of 10 and 69, according to The Brighter Side . According to the report, Nintendo Switch ownership...
