Why Do We Play Games?

[Zauls]

Vsauce is the best Youtuber and this video is very interesting. It also explains that the word "soccer" has British origins, so excuse me while I go and jump off a bridge.

 

[Ryusei the Morning Star]

Huhn, so a single player video "game" is really a puzzle? Woah...that sheet is deep

[Maeriberii Haan]

Huhn, so a single player video "game" is really a puzzle? Woah...that sheet is deep

 

Actually, no.

 

Many single player video games, say, an RPG, has the so-called other "agents" that the video described that interacts with the player (character) directly in the form of encounters, bosses, NPCs, etc.

 

The agent here isn't necessarily other, actual player.

 

Things like this is what puzzles lack.

[LordCowCowCowCowCowCowCowCow]

That was interesting and all but excuse me while I.....

It also explains that the word "soccer" has British origins

There we go. I'm gonna keep this quote nice and safe.

[♪ ♪Aria ♪ ♪]

Playing games sharpens our skills, in many aspects, such as concentration, memory, and reaction, which is a plus, but it has a minus, not the most relevant thing to do

[cr47t]

Thanks for the Vsauce bro <3

[epicmemesbro]

I feel like nowadays I play them because I have a need for brain stimulation, probably as a means of improving my sensory deprived schedule. I find myself constantly in need of a new game to keep me entertained. The moment I complete one I quickly go in search of another one. However my current schedule is to blame, I barley have the time to even kick a ball around.

[♪ ♪Aria ♪ ♪]

A game is part of learning, which widens the neurons in our brain, that's the benefit of playing, it also emphasizes strategy, speed, reaction......

[Aix]

Actually, no.

 

Many single player video games, say, an RPG, has the so-called other "agents" that the video described that interacts with the player (character) directly in the form of encounters, bosses, NPCs, etc.

 

The agent here isn't necessarily other, actual player.

 

Things like this is what puzzles lack.

I feel like these agents are just another puzzle element just more complex. The same could be said of actual players, but we're getting real solipsist here. I do see your point though if I see an agent as a "thinking" entity that reacts to your inputs.

 

Yeah, games have benefits in learning, but they have the downside of cheating your reward system and giving you a rush for little productive done at all which the video sorta mentioned.