We know that gamers are sometimes stigmatized, but why? If so many people game then why are so many shamed for it? I talked about that, along with some other topics, In this week's episode with two special guests Felix and Danny. In a few parts, we edited out a few names and I am sure you will be able to tell where LOL.

If you are not already following, be sure to follow Felix on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/efftendo/ and while you're at it jump on mine too: https://www.twitch.tv/thearcadio/. 

Older article I liked: https://whatculture.com/gaming/5-destructive-stereotypes-about-gamers-that-need-to-stop 

Pew Research Article: https://www.pewresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2015/12/PI_2015-12-15_gaming-and-gamers_FINAL.pdf 

The University of Oxford Study on Game Violence Summary: http://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2019-02-13-violent-video-games-found-not-be-associated-adolescent-aggressionand and Full Article: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.171474 

The University of Oxford Study on Games for Kids: http://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2014-08-04-little-video-game-playing-linked-better-adjusted-children Games as a Form of Healing: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3391574/ 

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