Pushing Buttons: Why there is still a bizarre social stigma to playing games
In this week's newsletter: the difference between people who understand video games and those who are dismissive isn't personality - it's exposure
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Today's newsletter is inspired by an email from Iain Noble (hello again, Iain!), who wrote in with a question that tapped into something that's been on my mind lately. Iain wrote: One of the criticisms I often hear from non-gamers is that video games are very repetitious. Admittedly there is an element of truth in that many games require some grinding to level up characters, make money and get equipment. Do you think there is a specific personality type that is OK with that, rather like rats repeatedly pressing the same button to get a reward?"
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