The University of Arkansas have conducted a new study - which suggests that gamers get less sleep than non-gamers, not to mention 'casual' gamers.

The study, undertaken in Little Rock, says that games players get on average 1.6 hours less sleep per week, they also spend less time in bed, have longer sleep latency and sleep less 'deeply' (as monitored through REM).

"Our statistics revealed that those who admitted addiction scored higher on the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (sleepiness)," investigator Amanda Woolems told Science Daily.

"It surprised us, however, that of the people who admitted being addicted to gaming, only about a third of them recognized an interference with their sleep."

Time to get some rest, folks.

By Luke Guttridge