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People Remain Calm as the World Ends, Video Game Study Suggests
A new study, based upon the virtual actions of more than 80,000 players of the role-playing videogame ArcheAge, suggests youll be singing as the world ends
Credit: University at Buffalo News
University at Buffalo researchers found despite some violent acts, most people will be helpful to others as the world ends.
This conclusion is based upon the virtual actions of more than 80,000 players of the video game "ArcheAge."
The researchers argue despite the obvious limitations of the study--namely that it is based upon a videogame, not real life--it offers a realistic view into the behavior of people in an end-times scenario.
As part of the study, the researchers analyzed 275 million records of player behavior that were recorded during a trial of "ArcheAge" before the medieval fantasy game was released to the public in January 2013. The researchers determined although a small percentage of the overall population did participate in anti-social behavior, most players exhibited pro-social behavior such as strengthening existing social relationships and forming new ones.
From University at Buffalo News
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