Why MOBA games are so TOXIC (and how to stop losing friends)

MOBA games have a reputation of bringing the worst out of people. Let's find out why... ==== VIDEO SUMMARY ==== If you've ever played a MOBA game, you'll know how heated a match can get. But what is it about MOBA games that cause even the nicest of guys to turn into a rage-filled flame monster? 3 things, basically. 1) Ego investment 2) The Online Disinhibition Effect 3) Helplessness These 3 pillars of rage, combined with a few smaller psychological phenomena, results in an over-invested, unforgiving, and potentially toxic player base. A few of the concepts I cover in this video are generalisable to other kinds of video games too (and no doubt inspires rage in their players), but the others are exclusive to MOBA games, and come about as a byproduct of their unique game design. #dota2 | #lol | #toxic | #psychology