“We are lucky enough to have a robust video game industry that can connect us with so many people,” Platinum says. Thirdly, video games keep us connected with our friends and loved ones. “This is the perfect time to be kind to yourself and unwind with a video game, and the evidence seems to support this, as PC gaming is experiencing a record high and retailers are struggling to meet the demand for Nintendo Switches,” Platinum says. This time can be spent indulging in something we’ve perhaps been made to feel guilty over.
Second is the fact that video games have historically been stereotyped as a “waste of time.” Now, we seemingly have a lot of time. The experience of playing is akin to taking a “mental vacation” from the 24/7 news cycle and the constant scroll of social media. The first is the fact that video games are immersive and interactive experiences. student, and the author of the Psychology and Video Games series who goes by PlatinumParagon tells Inverse that this sudden video game attraction phenomenon can be explained by three factors. Why are so many people suddenly drawn to games? A researcher, Ph.D.
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You probably know someone who has bought a Nintendo Switch or PS4 or someone who plays the massively popular game Animal Crossing: New Horizons - a particularly peaceful game that’s having a moment - after going into self-quarantine. By April 9, Verizon announced that number jumped to 115 percent. The millions of people who already game know this - and now, under quarantine, the rest of us are catching up.Īccording to a report released on March 17 by Verizon, American video game use has increased by 75 percent since social distancing guidelines were put into effect nationally. Video games continue to evolve in their storytelling capabilities, art, and emotional complexity.
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