MMORPGs in society theme

Social concerns relating to people engaging with "massively multiplayer online role-playing games" are discussed.

3 total · 1 major · 2 minor

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blackmirror4x01 major A possible dark side of massive multiplayer online role playing games was explored. It was shown how people that engage in MMORPGs can become cruel and heartless, presumably from a lack of communicating with other people face to face. This happened to Robert and possibly an unnamed player the crew encountered at the story's conclusion.
blackmirror7x06 minor The story is set inside a Star Trek-inspired MMORPG. An assortment of player became preoccupied with extracting revenge on other players that they perceived had cheated.
futurama6x25 minor People met and got angry at each other in an MMORPG.