- 5 Nov 2025
- Blog
Power Up! 4 Ways to Min-Max Your Next Gaming Session
Contrary to what your mum says, gaming is serious business. You’re not just “playing around” — you’re managing resources, making split-second decisions, and sometimes leading a full-scale digital revolution. Whether you’re raiding dungeons, sniping enemies, or grinding for loot until 3 a.m., gaming is a high-performance activity. So why treat it any less seriously than a sport?
Here’s how to min-max your next gaming session — because every XP point, every virtual gold coin, and every millisecond counts.
1. Warm Up Like a Pro (No, Seriously)
Think of gaming like any other sport — your hands, wrists, and even your brain need to warm up. Doing a few quick wrist rotations or finger stretches before jumping into your next ranked match can actually improve reaction time and reduce fatigue.1 And yes, this means fewer excuses when you miss that headshot.
Pro tip: even eSports athletes are known to warm up before a match to get into the zone. Try a few mental warm-up drills too — play a round of aim training or rhythm games to get your reflexes firing.
2. Optimise Your Setup for Peak Performance
A true gamer knows that victory isn’t just skill — it’s also about the setup. A cluttered desk, poor lighting, or laggy internet can make even the best player look like a noob.
Here’s what to optimise:
· Lighting: Avoid harsh overhead light and go for a cool, ambient setup that’s easy on your eyes.
· Ergonomics: Sit like you mean it — back straight, feet flat, and wrists supported. Poor posture can actually affect your gameplay focus.2
· Refresh rate: A 144Hz monitor doesn’t automatically make you better, but it sure makes losing look smoother.
Your gear doesn’t need to be the most expensive, but it should help you perform at your best — not distract you with RGB lights that could power a small city.
3. Know When to Log Off (And Actually Sleep)
Yes, yes — “just one more round.” But your body and mind need rest to stay in top form. Lack of sleep doesn’t just make you tired; it directly impacts reaction time, memory, and accuracy.3 That means no matter how much you try to “out-skill” fatigue, biology will eventually catch up.
So, log off before you start seeing pixelated hallucinations. Your rank (and your sanity) will thank you later.
4. Fuel Up — Without the Crash
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Whether you’re working your way up the ranked ladder or trying to finally beat that boss who’s haunted you for weeks, one quick shot can help you stay sharp, focused, and in the zone.
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References
1Dos Santos, J., et al. (2024). Physical and/or cognitive warm-up effects on first-person shooter gaming performance. Procedia: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Advance online.
2Mottaghi, Z., et al. (2024). Effect of ergonomic intervention on cognitive function: A controlled trial. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics.
3Basner, M., et al. (2011). Maximizing sensitivity of the Psychomotor Vigilance Test (PVT) to sleep loss. Behavior Research Methods, 43(2), 480–487.