Why do we find video games entertaining?

tl;dr - Everyone has different tastes as to what's entertaining. There's no such thing as a game everyone likes. Find what you like. Assuming this is from the viewpoint of someone who doesn't derive entertainment from gaming, there are reasons. read more

tl;dr - Everyone has different tastes as to what's entertaining. There's no such thing as a game everyone likes. Find what you like. Assuming this is from the viewpoint of someone who doesn't derive entertainment from gaming, there are reasons. You may not find them proper reasons, but humans work weird. read more

And considering video game sales are on the rise to the detriment of DVD sales, I think most people would agree. In a perfect world, video games and movies will co-exist and offer the kind of entertainment value we've come to demand from films and enjoy from games. read more

A study on whether motivational feedback elements from computer games can improve spoken language learning games. Abstract This master thesis is a part of a project conducted by the Centre of Speech Technology at the Department of Language, Speech and Music at the Royal Institute of Technology. read more

There are many reasons why games are entertaining, and its different for many people. But like other forms of entertainment, it allows you to escape from reality and to take a break from the real world once and a while just in a different form. Games can be fun to play with others, over the internet or in your own home. read more