Assassin’s Creed flow, motivation and reward
Why the reach high point system is used in most open-world games since the original Assassin’s Creed.
The difference between Pleasure and Fun
Biology can help us differentiate between pleasure and fun.
Fun and uncertainty
My definition of fun: The desired exploration of uncertainty.
Pleasure without learning leads to addiction
Pleasure is a natural motivator to learn, but skipping efforts and growth to focus on gratification can lead to addiction.