Perhaps it's in Forza where you race against representations of real-world opponents. In these asynchronous multiplayer games, you usually see the other player as a ghost representation of how they played the level or circuit. Perhaps your opponent is in a different time zone, you are playing years after the person you are competing against, or perhaps you have a job or family commitments that the only game time is when the person you are playing against is in bed. Whether they are sat next to you on the couch or miles away over the internet, it's instant intense competition.Īsynchronous multiplayer games, create this sense of simultaneous competition when you can't play at the same time. Multiplayer games are fun because you go head to head against another person. Extreme racing games can also generate endorphins as you narrowly escape a catastrophic crash, or if you take on a super long challenge like Le Mans 24 Hours. Horror games can do this for some, offering the stress of fear and jump-scares before the euphoria of escape and mastery of both the situation and our fears. Also, games that let us feel the exhilaration of creating something beautiful or being part of that creative process help generate endorphins. Video games that make us laugh or cry do this. Games that help create endorphins are those that let us experience excess emotions. They are also needed to help with sleep, particularly when there is anxiety or worries on our minds.Īlong with getting outside for exercise, eating well and nurturing conversations, video games can also help.
We also need endorphins when we want to push ourselves beyond our discomfort in chosen activities. Without endorphins we can struggle to cope with pain and stress. Serotonin for significance and importance. Oxytocin for trust and building relationships. You can aid the happiness of your brain by taking on activities that generate key experiences and chemicals:ĭopamine for motivation, learning and pleasure.
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