Two reasons why we play

Stress relief and Social contact: if you ask anyone who games a lot of them will say it helps them wind their days down. Others will say they don’t have the confidence to talk the way they can playing games amongst the public. It helps them form a better social interaction with peers they connect with on a different level. It promotes strategy, working as a team, and with both of these creating skills for problem solving. The gaming environment provides a safe place for those who may lack a bit of confidence. But, also provides a place to release your feelings. I believe that these two are the most important in video gaming community. 

Mcgonigal’s purpose was to show how these two Ideas brought together through an important life skill would be more valuable to the person who needs these mental strengths that will give them a real life purpose. If we stressed out what if we played a game that focused on the stresses than that of killing or harmful behaviors some games portray. This is just an example from my own thoughts that makes her ideas a little simpler to understand. She also talked about a game that allowed to use lack of gasoline as a way to enhance your thinking skills. What’s important to understand is that gaming isnt just an outlet but for some a way of living their own life comfortably.