Why Casual Gaming Is Better Than Competitive Gaming
9Casual Chads rise up!
While there is nothing wrong with being competitive and taking video games seriously, we take a ride on the chill side for a few minutes. I will admit, I am 100% overly competitive in Mario Party and have a 15 year veteran token in CSGO.
Some studies mentioned in the video for interesting reads:
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