Post-game depression is the "sense of emptiness that arises after completing a deeply immersive game." ...

Lots of folks get post-holiday blues or find themselves sad after a fantastic vacation ends. But what about the depression one gets after a good game comes to its end?

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Post-game depression is now being studied as a measurable phenomenon, with researchers identifying how finishing a video game can leave players feeling empty, reflective, and emotionally drained.