Video Game Completionism – Compulsion and the Fear of Missing Out

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Final Fantasy XIV: Online
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Final Fantasy XIV (2010)
Duration: 18:14
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Generally, people complete games because they enjoy them. But what happens when one is compelled by compulsion, particularly when the game is designed to evoke such an attachment?

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➤ CHAPTERS
0:00 The Fear of Missing Out
6:35 Completionism
9:48 Compulsion and The Completion Type Chart
14:38 Changing Compulsion-Evoking Game Elements

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