The idea of the 'lone gamer' is really not true anymore. Up to 65 percent of gaming now is social, played either online or in the same room with people we know in real life.
Jane McGonigalWe can boost our immune systems by strengthening our social networks and decreasing stress.
Jane McGonigalThe single biggest misconception about games is that they're an escapist waste of time.
Jane McGonigalIt seems like what happens when we play games is that we go into a psychological state called eustress, or positive stress. It's basically the same as negative stress in the sense that we get our adrenaline up, you know, our breathing rate quickens, our pulse quickens.
Jane McGonigal