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Study claims gamers get less sleep

Discussion in 'TechSpot News and Comments' started by Matthew, Jun 11, 2009.

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  1. Matthew TechSpot Editor, Community Manager

    According to a recent study, gamers who play for more than seven hours a week sleep less than casual or non-gamers. The study claims to have linked a direct correlation between the number of hours played and sleepiness. During the 2009 SLEEP event, it was shown that avid gamers snooze less throughout the week and have higher rates of sleepiness.

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    Matthew, Jun 11, 2009
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  2. TomSEA TechSpot Chancellor

    LOL....this article should have ended with a gigantic "DUH."

    I don't know how many times I've been wrapped up in a good game and before I knew it, it was 2-3 a.m. in the morning. ;-)
    TomSEA, Jun 11, 2009
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  3. Matthew TechSpot Editor, Community Manager

    I can't say I found the overall message of the study to be compelling - as I said, I too skimp on sleep during gaming binges. I found it interesting to see some actual figures, though.
    Matthew, Jun 11, 2009
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  4. Wendig0 TechSpot Paladin

    2 or 3am? I didn't get to sleep until 7am this morning. I don't really see the point in spending money on a scientific study that everyone knows the answer to to begin with.

    Study claims water is actually wet to the touch.
    Wendig0, Jun 11, 2009
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  5. HaMsTeYr Newcomer, in training

    2-3 a.m. in the morning? A good game left me with 2 hours or less of sleep before work before >_< it IS a giant DUH.

    My parents call me unearthly lolz
    HaMsTeYr, Jun 11, 2009
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  6. red1776 Omnipotent Ruler of the Universe

    and besides!, its not true, i game all the time and.....there's ....ahh.....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
    red1776, Jun 11, 2009
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  7. TomSEA TechSpot Chancellor

    Ok, Ok...I'll admit it. I've definitely pulled my fair share of gaming all-nighters. I'm pretty sure beer was involved too. =)
    TomSEA, Jun 11, 2009
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  8. polidiotic Newcomer, in training

    I've definitely gamed until the wee hours of the morning... ever since Warcraft II. =X I've had all nighters of counter-strike in college (just didn't sleep at all), and World of Warcraft. Those have been replaced by CS: Source, TF 2, L4D and several others. The formula's the same, but the sleeping hours have changed from 5-6am to 2-3am, now that I work for a living. lol
    polidiotic, Jun 11, 2009
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  9. Captain828 TechSpot Guru

    I still remember those sleepless nights when I was playing Sins of a Solar Empire :) or SupCom.
    Captain828, Jun 12, 2009
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  10. gobbybobby Newcomer, in training

    I have played Unreal 3 and Gears 2 until dawn before, its normal right? When you get a new game you want to play is as much as possible, maybe spend all night completing the story/campaign modes before moving on to multiplayer.
    gobbybobby, Jun 12, 2009
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  11. Guest

    zzz... games, what? ...zzzz... ah yes.... shoot him !!!. .....zzzz..... stupid studies..... kill !!! ....zzzz
    Guest, Jun 14, 2009
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  12. Guest

    one hour less sleep on weekdays? its not true. im experience gamer, veteran level. im not sleeping and my energy is never decrease. however, half an hour sleep is enough, there is no time to waste. see you in battlefield! come on, soldier!
    Guest, Jun 19, 2009
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  13. Kiunno Newcomer, in training

    Good to hear we're all in the same boat, Im addicted to .........zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz :) Crysis Wars, Sunday night last i think I bet my record.... 10 am oooh I'm so bold, beer was involved though
    Kiunno, Jul 17, 2009
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