web analytics

Arts and Music posts

Blog

Manuel Marino Music Composer

Follow on LinkedIn
Ask me to create

a Cinematic Soundtrack

for your Game or Film!

3d ArtArtsAudioBassBusinessCultureDrumsFluteGamesGuitarHobbiesInternetMasteringMoviesMusicPaintingPhilosophyPianoTechnologyViolinVoiceWritings

Manuel is a passionate, driven, and techsavvy AV technician, artist and music composer with over ten years of experience, specializing in the captivating world of music and entertainment.

Manuel is an expert in creating soundtracks for short filmsfeature films and video games.

Manuel Music Blog is a diverse digital platform where creativity and intellect converge, covering a wide range of topics from 3D Art to Music, and Technology to Philosophy.

It’s a collaborative space that features the insights of both Manuel, contributors and participants, appealing to enthusiasts across various fields.

With dedicated sections for different arts, instruments, and cultural reflections, this blog serves as a rich resource for those seeking inspiration, knowledge, and a deep dive into the myriad aspects of artistic and technological exploration.

You can find our Privacy Policy here: https://manuelmarino.com/blog/privacy-policy/

You can find our Terms of Service here: https://manuelmarino.com/blog/terms-of-service/

Researches On The Effects of Videogames

If you’re looking for innovative ways to keep your mind sharp in 2009, consider playing strategy games, especially if you’re 60 years old or older. That’s the conclusion reached by Dr. Arthur Kramer and his colleagues in their studies.

The two studies are:

  1. Basak C, et al “Can training in a real-time strategy video game attenuate cognitive decline in older adults?” Psychol Aging 2008; DOI: 10.1037/a0013494.
  2. Boot, W. R., Kramer, A. F., Simons, D. J., Fabiani, M. & Gratton, G. (2008) The effects of video game playing on attention, memory, and executive control. Acta Psychologica, 129, 387-398.

Let’s first examine the initial study, which was a groundbreaking experiment that demonstrated significant cognitive benefits in adults over 60 who played a strategy video game (Rise of Nations) for 23 hours.

A team at the University of Illinois recruited 40 adults over the age of 60, with half of them asked to play a computer game called Rise of Nations, a role-playing game where players must build their empire. They have to construct cities, manage resources, employ people, maintain a military, and expand their territory.

Both the test and control groups were assessed before, during, and after the video game …

...Read the rest.

“Researches On The Effects of Videogames”