This time of year can be stressful for a lot of people. Students face finals and graduation pressures. The warming weather ushers in times of change, where many people relocate to new homes. Add parties, wedding invites, your oh-so-kind boss, and your shrinking wallet to the combination and your stress levels increase proportionately to the temperature.

Luckily, for many of us, gaming can serve as a great way to de-stress after particularly troubling days. While far from an alternative to medical treatment, (Seriously, if you're stressed more often than not, see a professional. Stress is often times the source of a number of unfun ailments.) gaming can provide for a great distraction and way to tune out the busy noise of the day.

As more and more adults turn to gaming as a way to cope with a number of stressors, the market for calming games seems to be on the rise. While those games are carving a niche all their own, there is no shortage of games (that you probably already own) that have been held to a high standard by the community, as a way to relax. READ THE ARTICLE WITH LIST OF GAMES HERE: http://equityarcade.com/2016/05/01/6-best-games-to-help-relieve-stress/