In this video, MatPat discusses how color psychology affects the outcome of competitive multiplayer games. He cites studies that show teams with the color red have an advantage in games such as Unreal Tournament and Halo, winning 55% of the time. However, in games like League of Legends, the blue team has a higher win rate.
MatPat explains that this is due to the psychological effects of color on humans. Red is associated with aggression, blood, and power, making players who wear it appear more intimidating and increasing their chances of winning. On the other hand, blue is associated with calmness, relaxation, and long-term thinking, which can be beneficial in games that require strategy.
He also discusses how color psychology is used in real-life situations, such as in advertising, where red is used to create a sense of urgency and blue is used to promote relaxation. Additionally, he mentions that some cities use blue-tinted light in public places to reduce crime and improve mental health.
MatPat concludes that understanding the power of color can be a useful strategy in competitive gaming and other areas of life.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. There is an inherent unbalance in competitive multiplayer games, despite efforts to balance them.
2. A 2008 study published in the Journal of Cyber Psychology and Behavior analyzed data from 1347 matches of Unreal Tournament 2004.
3. The study found that red teams won 54.9% of the time, while blue teams won 45.1% of the time.
4. The study concluded that the color differential actually mattered most when the two teams were equally matched for skill.
5. A study on Halo 4 found that after 30 team Slayer matches, the red team won 21 times, while the blue team won 9 times.
6. A study on League of Legends found that the blue team had a 79.3% win rate over the red team in the 2014 North American Summer playoffs.
7. Research suggests that the color red can make people more aggressive and alert, while the color blue can make people more creative and calm.
8. A study on primates found that they avoided the color red, which is associated with aggression and danger.
9. The color red can elicit a primary fear response, which is why stop signs are often red.
10. Blue light can help people feel calmer and reduce crime and suicide rates.
11. Some airports use blue light pods to help people adjust to jet lag.
12. Mobile devices emit blue light, which can help people stay awake and alert.
13. Red light can help cells heal, according to NASA research.
14. Notch, the creator of Minecraft, wrote a biography that details his early career and the aftermath of Minecraft's success.