People who like to play games say that playing games reduces fatigue and work pressure.
Also, playing games is a type of entertainment for them, reading books, watching movies, He said that it is an entertainment like listening to music. “Everyone’s way of relaxing is different. Just like some people relax by drinking, we relax by playing games,” said Ko Thiha, a teenager who is attending the final year of a geography major at Yangon Eastern University and often competes in game competitions. In Myanmar, since 2017, some telecommunication operators and some mobile phone companies have cooperated and held official game competitions.
The organizers of the game said that holding such game competitions will give young gamers the opportunity to compete in international competitions, and through these game competitions, young people can earn income and stand as a profession. Along with the rise of mobile usage in Myanmar, people are playing games as entertainment. In addition, income through game applications has increased and there are job opportunities for the new generation of game developers. That’s why gaming is a part of the technology sector, says Mr Jes Kaliebe Petersen, CEO of Create.