Gaming During the Pandemic Is Starting to Feel Like Work
Recognizing that he was about to spend a lot of time stuck in his apartment, Plenke, a branded content editor, decided to invest in some video games.
The Initial Appeal
When lockdowns began, millions turned to video games as an escape. What was once leisure became something more complex.
Recognizing that he was about to spend a lot of time stuck in his apartment, Plenke, a branded content editor, decided to invest in some video games to pass the time during quarantine.
When Play Becomes Obligation
But as weeks turned to months, the line between entertainment and obligation began to blur. Games that once brought joy started feeling like another task on an endless to-do list.
The Paradox of Leisure
This phenomenon reveals something deeper about how we relate to entertainment during times of stress and isolation.
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