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Gaming and psychology: why do we become attached to our favorite characters

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We start to care about characters in games because of something called the “presence effect.” When a game truly pulls us in, we forget we’re looking at a screen and start feeling like we’re in the game world, reacting to events as if they’re happening to us. Things like choices that matter, storylines that change based on our actions, and conversations we participate in make this feeling even stronger. Games like Mass Effect, Detroit: Become Human, and Life is Strange are great examples – your decisions directly impact what happens to the characters.

Steven Spielberg Calls This Movie “Pretty Perfect” Among His Films

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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a beloved science fiction film about a boy named Elliott who becomes friends with an alien lost on Earth. Featuring Dee Wallace, Henry Thomas, Peter Coyote, and a young Drew Barrymore, the movie won four Academy Awards, including honors for its visual effects and musical score.

Nicole Kidman Dazzles at Vogue World: Hollywood

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Nicole Kidman, 58, wowed onlookers in a black Chanel dress designed by Matthieu Blazy. The dress featured satin camellias and she completed the look with red lipstick and gently curled, side-parted blonde hair.

Simu Liu Slams AI Replacing Extras: “Art Is Art Because It’s Human”

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Liu responded on X (formerly Twitter) last week, criticizing the focus on the pay of background actors. He wrote, “Instead of blaming those earning $15 to $22 an hour just trying to make a living, why aren’t we looking at the people at the top making millions?” He further explained his position in an interview with Deadline while promoting his new Netflix animated film, In Your Dreams.