Are video games meant to be fun?

Are video games meant to be fun?

Are video games meant to be fun?

Games do not have to be just fun and enjoyable anymore; the best games have a mix of enjoyable gameplay and story beats that challenge you to grow as a person. Sometimes the games I find myself playing may not be fun, and that's okay; they're making me who I am.

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  • 2023-02-25 15:01:25
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Do video games have to be fun?
Games do not have to be just fun and enjoyable anymore; the best games have a mix of enjoyable gameplay and story beats that challenge you to grow as a person. Sometimes the games I find myself playing may not be fun, and that's okay; they're making me who I am.
2024-03-20 22:29:49


What happens to your brain when you play a lot of video games?
Excessive video game use can lead to the brain being revved up in a constant state of hyperarousal. Hyperarousal looks different for each person. It can include difficulties with paying attention, managing emotions, controlling impulses, following directions and tolerating frustration.
2024-02-14 22:55:04


Can video games cause trauma?
PTSD Symptoms
Heavy exposure to violent video games can lead people to see the world as more dangerous, to be more fearful, and initiate more self-protective behaviors such as carrying guns (Anderson and Gentile, 2014).
2024-02-07 16:09:17


Is it good to play video games when depressed?
Mental health recovery.
Video games can act as distractions from pain and psychological trauma. Video games can also help people who are dealing with mental disorders like anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
2023-06-21 09:42:15