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Volunteers were exposed to distressing images, with some given the game to play 30 minutes later, the PLoS One journal reported.

Players had fewer "flashbacks", perhaps because it helped disrupt the laying down of memories, said the scientists.

It is hoped the study could aid the development of new strategies for minimising the impact of trauma.

However, the researchers accept translating their findings into practical applications could prove difficult.

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The news that gaming is good for you socially and educationally will come as glad tidings for many in the world of gaming, albeit that it’s something they have undoubtedly been saying for years.

But now the endorsement is coming from Big Blue. Well actually from David Laux who is the global executive in charge of games and interactive entertainment at IBM. Admittedly it’s not a company you would naturally associate with gaming, but they have a business stake in all of this. The company says its aim is to help the industry leverage IBM’s products in developing games and cutting overall costs.

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"We have found across the board, if you look at different categories of games, they all have the ability to develop unique skills.

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