Are Counter-Strike players better at decision-making? Study reveals faster brain processing in expert gamers
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Expert Counter-Strike players could make ideal candidates for fast-paced emergency service response jobs requiring split-second decision-making, according to a new University of Sheffield study aiming to debunk myths about video games.
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