'Eat The Night' Review: A Heartwrenching Exploration of Human Connection and Virtual Fantasy
Bolstered by strong performances and endearig characters, Eat The Night looks at what happens when escapism is lost.
The societal fear of harm caused by video games is nothing new. Back in the '90s when gaming at home exploded onto the mainstream, parents, teachers, and politicians everywhere were in a moral panic over the mind-rotting effects of sitting, for hours on end, immersed in fantasies that might skew the player's ideas of the real world. Games like Grand Theft Auto were considered a bad influence, encouraging people to commit violent crimes for fun, even if only within the framing of make-believe. Now that everyone has some device or other as a pillar of their very existence, this fear is more prevalent than ever. But, many gamers say that this hobby is good for them and their mental health. It provides a sense of escapism, just as books or movies do, that enables them to unwind and disconnect from the frenetic pace of modern life.
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