
“Michael” – the pale and hunchbacked video game player of the future – is a grotesque model that shows how leaning consoles can affect avid gamers. This cautionary view was created by researchers based on globally collected reports on the physical consequences of gamers’ lifestyles. The team proposes a number of strategies for gamers to take better care of themselves, including regular stretching, eating well and staying hydrated. The coronavirus self-isolation has led to an explosion in online gaming, with gamers spending an average of almost 19 percent more time playing, experts report.