Number processing ability is connected to longitudinal changes in multiplayer online battle arena skill

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Highlights：

• Number and working memory skill was used to predict video game player ability.

• Multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) player metrics collected at two time-points.

• Changes in player skill were linked with number ability.

• Link was specific to matches where players were paired with random players.

• Suggests social context of gameplay affects link between MOBA and cognitive skill.

摘要

•Number and working memory skill was used to predict video game player ability.•Multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) player metrics collected at two time-points.•Changes in player skill were linked with number ability.•Link was specific to matches where players were paired with random players.•Suggests social context of gameplay affects link between MOBA and cognitive skill.

论文关键词：Video games,Multiplayer online battle arena,Cognitive skill,Number processing,Working memory,Longitudinal

论文评审过程：Received 7 May 2016, Revised 17 September 2016, Accepted 5 October 2016, Available online 17 October 2016, Version of Record 17 October 2016.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2016.10.005