Gentler video games make players kinder.

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While violent video games may lead to more aggression and anger in players, the opposite also is true: relaxing video games can make people happier and kinder. "With all the evidence about the dangers of violent video games, it's good to know that players can choose games that will provide a positive experience," notes Brad Bushman, coauthor of a study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science.

"Until recently, we couldn't tell if relaxing video games improved people's moods, because such games didn't exist. Most video games try to rev people up rather than calm them down. but there's a new genre of games available that provides a calming experience.

For instance, 'Endless Ocean" has players take the role of a scuba diver...