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Neuroscientist Explains Appeal of Destructive Video Game

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A neuroscientist has explained the appeal behind the video game "Virtue and a Sledgehammer," developed by Devolver Digital. The game explores the satisfaction derived from destructive actions. AI

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Neuroscientist Explains Appeal of Destructive Video Game

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    🎮 Virtue and a Sledgehammer hits different. We asked a neuroscientist to explain why. Virtue and a Sledgehammer, the latest from Devolver Digital, asks: Why is

    🎮 Virtue and a Sledgehammer hits different. We asked a neuroscientist to explain why. Virtue and a Sledgehammer, the latest from Devolver Digital, asks: Why is it so fun to break things? One scientist tells Polygon the answer. 📰 Source: Polygon.com 🔗 Link: https://www.polygon.com…

    LINKS polygon.com/virtue-sledgehammer-neuroscie…

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