{"id":3732,"date":"2021-01-21T10:54:18","date_gmt":"2021-01-21T10:54:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amongusavatarcreator.com\/blog\/?p=3732"},"modified":"2024-02-12T22:34:45","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T22:34:45","slug":"among-us-revolutionized-online-gaming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amongusavatarcreator.com\/blog\/among-us-revolutionized-online-gaming\/","title":{"rendered":"How Has Among Us Totally Revolutionized The Way We See Online Gaming?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Anybody who is anybody in the gaming world will know about Among Us, the online social game of Deduction, with its slightly creepy blobby Crewmates and intriguing gameplay. It\u2019s a game for the social butterflies out there, and it really took off during the COVID-19 pandemic, hitting both Twitch and YouTube streams like a ton of bricks. The stylized characters and the quirky, unusual approach to gameplay, with lots of mini-games and maintenance work on the ship, have made Among Us popular, but what truly helped this game stand out?<\/p>\n<p>Games have exploded in popularity with people of all ages, from toddlers to pensioners, so what\u2019s changed in recent years? Whether you love games like Among Us, or you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bovada.lv\/casino\/baccarat-games\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">play baccarat online games<\/a>, or something in between, you\u2019ve probably already noticed how tricky it is to switch off the computer and stop gaming.<\/p>\n<p>But what\u2019s the magic behind Among Us? Given that we\u2019re generally busier than we\u2019ve ever been, and many people are stressed and feel like they barely have enough time for the basic essentials of life, how can we justify making time to push buttons on a computer, moving around a few pixels, and fulfilling arbitrary goals? It\u2019s hard to figure it out, and yet there\u2019s no question that we love it \u2013 so let\u2019s find out what makes online games so appealing!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e731a77513c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e731a77513c\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amongusavatarcreator.com\/blog\/among-us-revolutionized-online-gaming\/#Gaming_Is_A_Low-Stakes_Way_To_Build_Social_Skills\" >Gaming Is A Low-Stakes Way To Build Social Skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amongusavatarcreator.com\/blog\/among-us-revolutionized-online-gaming\/#Its_Really_Rewarding\" >It\u2019s Really Rewarding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amongusavatarcreator.com\/blog\/among-us-revolutionized-online-gaming\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gaming_Is_A_Low-Stakes_Way_To_Build_Social_Skills\"><\/span>Gaming Is A Low-Stakes Way To Build Social Skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gaming is very solidly about socializing; while there are a few single-player games out there, most of the time when we\u2019re gaming, we\u2019re doing it because we want to spend time with other people. We bond when we have fun and compete <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jcfs.org\/response\/blog\/video-games-are-social-spaces-how-video-games-help-people-connect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">when we talk about games together<\/a>, and yes, even when we lose! Games like baccarat and poker, which have existed for centuries, have been based on this bonding, but Among Us has taken it to a new level. In it, you\u2019ve got Imposters working undercover against Crewmates and trying to kill them off without getting caught! You\u2019ve got a whole pile of social skills being used and built here \u2013 trust, lying, manipulation, deception, and more, all within the safe framework of the game.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, skills like this aren\u2019t only linked to Among Us, and more and more online games are looking for ways to include more player interactions where you specifically need to try to figure out what your opponent\u2019s intentions are. Even things like online card games often involve a degree of this; if you\u2019re playing online poker, for example, you\u2019re likely to be utilizing this kind of skill. At the same time, games such as baccarat generally depend heavily on luck, even though they also include a lot of socializing around the gameplay.<\/p>\n<p>Whenever you\u2019re playing online, you\u2019ve got to balance trust and suspicion, figuring out how certain kinds of behavior tip you off to what other players\u2019 motivations are and what they\u2019re doing behind the scenes. And the great news is that Among Us isn\u2019t literally about betraying and murdering your teammates \u2013 well, you aren\u2019t grappling with high stakes like you would be while learning these skills in the real world. Few other video games have managed to achieve this balance of both cooperation and competition, and that\u2019s helped Among Us change the face of gaming.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_Really_Rewarding\"><\/span>It\u2019s Really Rewarding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All online games depend on rewards to keep us playing \u2013 that\u2019s what we\u2019re here for, after all \u2013 but the rewards can vary enormously. In some cases, the reward\u2019s nothing more than a few bright flashing lights on the screen and some peppy music, but at other times, there\u2019s a more tangible benefit for your victory. Online casinos are experts in delivering both kinds of reward \u2013 you\u2019ve got the obvious financial boost of winning, but also the thrill that comes when the game concludes, and you find out you\u2019re on top!<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s exactly what Among Us has tapped into so effectively as well; rewards that are tangible and rewards that are emotional. Both sides desperately want to win and prove that they are the masters of the social skills being used \u2013 because who doesn\u2019t want to look like a mastermind in front of all their friends or total internet strangers? Equally, the game serves up a more currency-like.<br \/>\nprize: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amongusavatarcreator.com\/blog\/what-do-beans-do-in-among-us\/\">beans (yes, like the food) for currency.<\/a> This only lets the players buy in-game cosmetics, but it still triggers our desire to keep playing, just like a casino\u2019s rewards do.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We can\u2019t question the importance that gaming has today (and to be honest, has had for centuries), and the figures really support the idea that online games are integral to our society \u2013 especially when\u00a0we\u2019ve all been facing a literal plague and socializing all had to swap to the online space.<\/p>\n<p>During the pandemic, Among Us gained around 40 million downloads in just 5 days, and online casinos saw a massive boost in popularity too. Games have provided us with rewards and social connections in the last few years, and Among Us has been a pioneer in helping computer games do what casinos have been doing for decades.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anybody who is anybody in the gaming world will know about Among Us, the online social game of Deduction, with its slightly creepy blobby Crewmates and intriguing gameplay. 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