When the ball stops, the fun stops too: The impact of social inclusion on video game enjoyment
Playing video game socially can foster feelings of sociability and belonging. Socially ostracized individuals might benefit most from social gameplay. Ostracized players felt moderate enjoyment, both when playing solo or with others. Socially included players felt the lowest enjoyment  especially when playing alone. Data offer insight into how social scenarios anchor entertainment expectations.
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