Git Gud

"e;Git Gud"e; is the dismissing mantra of the hardcore gamer. Cultural critic Alex Chen dissects the "e;Soulslike"e; phenomenon and the debate around difficulty in video games. Why do some players view an "e;Easy Mode"e; as an insult to the art form?Chen explores the psychology of mastery and the "e;sunk cost"e; of skill. He argues that the "e;Git Gud"e; mentality is a form of gatekeeping used to ...