Finishing a video game can trigger “post-game depression,” study finds - Dexerto
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Post-game depression is now being studied as a measurable phenomenon, with researchers identifying how finishing a video game can leave players feeling empty, reflective, and emotionally drained.
  • f3nyx@lemmy.ml
    40·
    1 day ago

    Ah, the researchers finally got around to playing Expedition 33 huh?

    Jokes aside, isn’t this also a phenomenon with finishing books and TV shows?

    • reagansrottencorpse@lemmy.ml
      2·
      7 hours ago

      I distinctly remember the depression people who loved the first avatar movies were in after it ended. There was even a forum for them.

    • jtrek@startrek.website
      9·
      22 hours ago

      Jokes aside, isn’t this also a phenomenon with finishing books and TV shows?

      I’ve had the same thought. When I finish a really good, lengthy, book it feels similar to when you lose touch with friends.