The New Yorker: Why gamers can’t stop playing first-person shooters

Video games provide a sense of control over our fate, which may help reduce stress and depression.  Article written by Maria Konnikova.

http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/elements/2013/11/the-psychology-of-first-person-shooter-games.html?utm_source=www&utm_medium=tw&utm_campaign=20131126