Gamer rage is more than memes: Opera GX presents its first Rage Report with key insights on US and UK gamers' daily frustrations

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Opera has released its first Rage Report, revealing significant insights into gamer frustrations. The report shows that 65% of UK and 69% of US gamers experience anger when losing, with 85% of UK and 83% of US players affected by lag. Alarmingly, 19% of UK gamers and 29% of US gamers have destroyed their gaming gear in a fit of rage. In partnership with Dr. K and Cr1TiKaL, Opera aims to address these mental health challenges, streaming a discussion on June 6, 2022, providing tips for managing anger while gaming.

Positive

• Partnership with Dr. K to promote mental health awareness in gaming.
• Introduction of the 'Anger Controller' campaign to raise awareness of gamer rage.
• Unique browser features that enhance gaming experience.

Negative

• High percentage of gamers exhibiting destructive behavior towards gaming gear.
• Significant number of players feeling affected by their own or others' anger, which can create a toxic gaming environment.

- One in four gamers has destroyed their gear out of rage

- Two out of three get angry when losing and a majority has had a game ruin their mood for the rest of the day

- Opera partners with leading gaming psychiatrist Dr K and Cr1TiKaL to discuss mental health in gaming

OSLO, Norway, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Losing our temper while gaming is not just the stuff of memes but also a pressing issue that many of us struggle with while playing video games. An Opera GX survey found that more than two thirds of gamers (65% UK, 69% US) get angry when they lose, while even more (85% UK, 83% US) become irate if lag, or a poor internet connection ruins their game. And when Gamer Rage strikes, they usually take out their frustrations on the things they truly love most: their gear.

One in five UK gamers (19%) and one in three US gamers (29%) admit to having destroyed their accessories in the past. To highlight these issues, Opera has released a video showcasing the Anger Controller, an imaginary set of super durable gaming peripherals that can withstand even the most extreme rage.

"Anger Controllers are our tongue-in-cheek way of highlighting the very real issue of rage and anger management amongst gamers, which impacts many individuals including those they play with," said Maciej Kocemba, Head of Opera GX.

Opera GX has teamed up with Dr Alok Kanojia, also known as Dr K.—a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and leading gaming mental health advocate, to present tips that will help gamers keep their anger in check and manage their frustrations associated with gaming. Dr. K. will be joined by Cr1TiKaL in a discussion about gamers' mental wellness that will be streamed on June 6 at 7PM PST in GX Corner inside the Opera GX browser. The tips will then be displayed on Opera GX's website.

The scale of gamers' frustrations is extensive: Most gamers have either struggled with their own anger issues, or felt the wrath of other stressed out players. For example, almost two thirds of respondents (73% UK, 74% US) have had to reflect on their own angry outbursts in the past, while the negative attitudes of other players has made half of respondents (46% UK, 49% US) feel down at times. Moreover, 18% of UK and 32% of US respondents revealed they had been bullied while gaming, while a quarter of UK gamers (25%) and a third of US gamers (38%) said their own aggressive comments had ruined the atmosphere.

Opera GX offers a little oasis of calm for gamers, with no lag and access to all the industry news they need. With unique features like CPU, RAM and Network limiters, GX delivers the best of both gaming and browsing for a zen-like online experience. GX also comes with Twitch and Discord built right into the browser's sidebar, so gamers can always stay connected with the things they love.

For tips from experts on how to effectively manage gamer rage, go to www.opera.com/gx/angercontrol

Opera GX can be downloaded directly from the home page here: https://operagx.gg/GXVdownload. Opera GX is available on Windows, Mac, iOS and Android. GX Profiles is available in Opera GX on Windows.

Link to the Anger Controller video: https://operagx.gg/angercontrol

The discussion between Dr. K and Cr1TiKaL on gamers' mental wellness will be streamed in GX Corner inside Opera GX at 7 PM PST on May 6, 2022and rebroadcast for European gamers on June 7 at 8 PM CEST

About Opera GX
Since its inception in 2019, Opera GX has quickly become the browser of choice for millions of gamers seeking a more custom internet experience. Along with countless customization options including color themes, sound effects, background music, and a gaming-inspired design, GX includes CPU, RAM and Network Bandwidth limiters that make the browser less resource-hungry and leave more of the computer's resources for gaming. The browser also includes a Hot Tabs Killer feature, which lets users "kill" the most resource-draining tabs and GX Cleaner to purge those old unwanted files. Opera GX launched its own Discord server which now has more than 400k members.

About Opera
Opera is a global web innovator. Opera's browsers, news products and fintech solutions are the trusted choice of hundreds of millions people worldwide. Opera is headquartered in Oslo, Norway and listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange (OPRA).

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FAQ

What is the main finding of Opera's Rage Report?

The Rage Report highlights that over 65% of gamers get angry when they lose, and many have destroyed their gaming gear in frustration.

Who is Dr. K and what is his role in the Rage Report?

Dr. K is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist who is collaborating with Opera to provide mental health tips for gamers.

When will the discussion on gamer rage by Dr. K and Cr1TiKaL take place?

The discussion will be streamed on June 6, 2022, at 7 PM PST.

What percentage of gamers have destroyed their gaming gear out of rage?

19% of UK gamers and 29% of US gamers have admitted to destroying their gaming accessories.

How can gamers learn to manage their anger according to the Rage Report?

Tips for managing anger will be provided during the streaming discussion and are also available on Opera GX's website.