Just One More Game

By: Ian Peyghambary

There’s no reason to go anywhere when there are unlimited worlds in front of you; when was the last time you looked away? Video games have the potential to grow a deep obsession; stimulating the mind with exactly the reward it wants. They leave your eyes burning and dry from gazing at the display of a thousand pixels–fatigued with the might of an infinite form of entertainment. In this experience, you’re gifted a generous range of emotions. The devastating nature of an unfair loss paired with the overwhelming joy of victory creates a balance, holding your attention indefinitely. The contents of your mind have been taken over by the unstoppable force of the game. There’s no way around it, nor opportunity to leave. At this point, you’ve been hopelessly sucked in. All control lost, you’ve become a fanatic of the almighty idol in front of you. Your brain matter, poured over your keyboard, acts as a last representation of true devotion to this entity. Crippled by obsession, you’ve lost your sanity – GAME OVER.