1 Why human beings enjoy playing video games Like you, I am also an ordinary gamer. We all know that "playing a game is a voluntary attempt to overcome unnecessary obstacles", which is how philosopher Bernard Suits defines gaming. Metaphysical theory aside, for the past twenty years or so, from the first day I was introduced to video games as a child, I have continued to explore what gaming really means to me and why I am so fascinated by the experience in the digital world. Of course, there ...