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Re:Video gaming may be associated with better cognitive perf... by Dracophoenix on Thursday October 27, 2022 @12:46AM (#33353227)
> If a given video game took years of investment to complete the current level almost nobody would play that game.

How do you explain League of Legends or even E-sports in general? Games are as competitive as they are endeavors of creativity.

Re:Video gaming may be associated with better cognitive perf... by throwaway0asd on Thursday October 27, 2022 @11:03AM (#33358607)
The same way I would explain drugs and gambling. Gambling can be very competitive. That appeals to somebody and glamorizing it can generate a lot of money, but that doesn’t mean it’s beneficial in absolutely any way.
Re:Video gaming may be associated with better cognitive perf... by Dracophoenix on Thursday October 27, 2022 @12:01PM (#33359578)
Unless you're thinking of gacha games, I don't see the similarity. In general, video games have defined victory conditions and rewards. Gambling, outside of certain card games, doesn't.