It's good to see a study come out where videogame playing is actually put in a good light. For example, one part of the study talks about how many players play games to get rid of stress, which is definitely one of the reasons I play. Is your day getting you down? If so, why not head online and slaughter some creatures in WOW, LOTRO, or Tabula Rasa.

From the article:

The NPD Group has released the results of a study that shows that both "heavy" and "light" gamers enjoy playing games in groups, and that both types value gaming as a family activity.

The study, called Expanding the Games Market, also found that the majority of gamers, particularly teens and older gamers ages 15 to 65 and older view gaming as a way to alleviate stress and to help them unwind.

Read the full article over at gamasutra.com