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
    5·
    5 months 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?

    • jtrek@startrek.website
      2·
      5 months 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.

  • thermal_shock@lemmy.worldEnglish
    3·
    5 months ago

    Same with TV shows. Finished scrubs again, got to end, turned it off and tried to figure out what was next. Sad times.

  • IWW4@lemmy.zip
    2·
    5 months ago

    This is why I don’t start a brand new game when I finish a game I love. I will go replay an older game to sort of reset, so I give the new game a “fair shake”.