The Value of Losing Yourself in Gaming

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Published on May 14, 2020 6:09:15 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DblkSuFNc0

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There's a lot of discussion surrounding the value (or lack thereof) that video games provide. Specifically, the effect they have on our behavior, and how they are used as a method of avoiding responsibility. In a similar vein to the difficulty video I made discussing the topic of difficulty in gaming as a whole (in the hardest games, "easy" games, and difficulty settings that bridge the gap), today's video will try to succintly address the value I find in losing yourself in gaming (in moderation.

This is my brain on quarantine. Either this is the best video I've ever made or the most nonsense thing I uploaded to YouTube since my Overwatch rankings. Hopefully the former, but as long as it's entertaining, I'm a happy man.

This is my third "video essay" style video. Making videos in this style continues to rack up insane production hours (this time over 80 hours in the last 10 days), but I feel the quality is well worth the time invested. The freeform nature allows me to get really creative, so if you enjoy them, be sure to let me know in the comments - and consider subscribing to the channel for more content like it in the future. Thank you for watching!

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