We went to PAX Prime, America's biggest gaming expo to find out why people love gaming. And since the love for games is so universal, we also took our search to the internet.
People were asked to complete the statement, "Everybody should love gaming because..."
1. It's a passionate hobby which connects you to other people.
2. It's a tool to manage health and happiness.
@BuzzFeedGeeky It helps take my mind off the chronic pain; it's a great, drug free pain management strategy #WhyILoveGaming
3. You meet tons of awesome new friends.
4. Or a group of friends that are basically family.
5. If you're lucky, you might even find the one.
6. Gaming lets you discover your ~creative~ side.
@BuzzFeedGeeky you can experience an interactive form of storytelling and fun
7. And helps you realize that different people enjoy different things.
8. The important thing is to have fun, and to keep having fun.
9. And maybe you'll discover your inner heroine.
#WhyILoveGaming It makes me feel brave to have others depend on me @BuzzFeedGeeky
10. You'll meet a bunch of interesting characters on your journey.
11. But also live many different lives.
@BuzzFeedGeeky it inspires creativity and critical thinking while allowing you to become someone else for a short while. #WhyILoveGaming
12. Video games make your imaginations come true.
13. You can joyride, even when you can't IRL.
@BuzzFeedGeeky bc you can pretend you drive sick cars instead of crying over student loans
14. And it works those brain muscles.
15. And maybe even your other muscles, when you're fighting your siblings (or mom, in this case) for the controller.
16. There's no bad time for gaming.
@BuzzFeedGeeky Everyone should love gaming, because it brings us together in happiness, at any time.
17. Hell, the whole world needs it now.
18. So do local communities.
19. It's a powerful form of catharsis.
20. And it's an incredible way to escape.
@BuzzFeedGeeky it helps you escape the insane reality of life. #WhyILoveGaming
21. 'Nuff said.
