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On The Table Read, “the best entertainment magazine in the UK“, Gembyte.com have released research into which are the most addictive video games in the world.
The dangers of video games, particularly for children, are the subject of much debate. Despite the fact that some studies show that playing video games can improve brain function, it is clear that playing video games can be very addictive. As a result of the pleasurable experience, the brain releases dopamine, which keeps us coming back to it.
Gembyte.com‘s latest study used the number of Google results for “name of the game + addictive” to compile a list of the most addictive video games.
Most Addictive Video Games
| Game | Google Search Results |
| League of Legends | 38,300,000 |
| Among Us | 37,400,000 |
| World of Warcraft | 29,900,000 |
| The Sims | 23,400,000 |
| Minecraft | 15,500,000 |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops ll | 14,800,000 |
| Human: Fall Flat | 13,700,000 |
| FIFA | 12,600,000 |
| PokémonGo | 9,560,000 |
| GTA | 8,120,000 |
League Of Legends
League of Legends comes in first place with 38,300,000 results. LoL stimulates the part of the brain that releases dopamine, a chemical that affects your mood and makes you feel good. This is because of the competitive aspect of the game as well as the numerous rewards for completing various tasks.
Among Us
Among Us comes in second place with 37,400,000 results. The highly immersive game, which can be played in as little as ten minutes, piques players’ interest, and working together with friends to find the fake is both very enjoyable and rewarding.
World Of Warcraft
World of Warcraft comes in third with 29,900,000 Google results. WoW, in contrast to Among Us, can keep you engaged for hours even after you’ve completed all of your missions. Because of the amount of effort required by the game, receiving an award when you complete tasks is extremely satisfying.
The Sims
With 23,400,000 results, The Sims is fourth. It can be liberating and calming to create people and design their lives however you want, with no consequences for your choices. Additionally, there is no real objective, so you can play for as long as you like.
Minecraft
Minecraft comes in fifth place with 15,500,000 results. One of the reasons Minecraft is one of the most played games in the world is because of the promotion it has received from numerous influencers across a variety of platforms. It is simple to play and stimulates your imagination and curiosity. It’s also very satisfying to imagine something and then see it come to life, even if only in your head.
Other Addictive Video Games
Fortnite, which came in at number 11, with 7,910,000 results, and Animal Crossing, which came in at number 14, with 7,300,000 results, were among the very popular games that did not make the top 10.
With 5,930,000 results, the smash hit Candy Crush Saga is just ahead of CSGO, which is in 20th place.
Addictive Video Games
“Video games are designed to often reward your efforts,” said Daniel Tamm, a spokesperson for Gembyte. “Some rewards are smaller and not as significant, but some can feel like pretty big achievements. Different types of games have different addictive qualities, but it all comes down to giving a sense of pleasure and achievement, highly addictive feelings which our brain forces us to seek out. Despite some studies’ findings, video games rarely bring any beneficial benefits other than fun and instant gratification, which is why we should be wary of devoting a significant amount of our free time to video games every day.”
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