What my zen week with a virtual power-washer taught me about gaming and life | Imogen West-Knights
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What my zen week with a virtual power-washer taught me about gaming  and life | Imogen West-Knights
"The global simulation games market was worth an estimated $4.86bn in 2020, and is expected to generate about $21bn by 2030."
"There are games that are almost outlandishly dull in their conceit, like Farming Simulator and Euro Truck Simulator, where you drive an HGV across the continent."
"I wanted to know: what is it about these games? Lawn Mowing simulator seemed the most purely boring to me, but sadly it is only available on PC."
"The trend of simulation games raises questions about the motivations behind players' engagement with such simulations."
Simulation games have gained immense popularity, with the global market valued at $4.86 billion in 2020 and projected to reach $21 billion by 2030. These games include titles like Farming Simulator and Euro Truck Simulator, which focus on mundane tasks rather than traditional gaming excitement. The appeal of these games lies in their unique, often dull concepts that provide a different form of entertainment. The trend raises questions about the motivations behind players' engagement with such simulations.
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