I can see this quote apply to more than just "gamers"; I believe it very well can apply to anyone who spends most of their time and keeps most of their social interaction online. There's a phrase used as slang I often see, "Chronically online." According to Urban Dictionary, this slang means "Someone who is so absorbed into online life and discourse that they become unfamiliar with things off the internet. They may also form opinions/arguments that have no meaning or actual importance/depth outside of the internet and online spaces." this phenomenon can alter one's perception of reality and hurt their genuine life relationships with others and themselves. I noticed a heavy increase in this phenomenon in 2020 when the lockdown hit. Many children missed social learning in their formative years and made up for it through online socializing. And although that may sound alright in theory, given how algorithms work in online settings, it can and will quickly put you in an echo chamber where you are constantly fed the same ideas, all demonizing those with opposing opinions. These echo chambers in online spaces hurt relationships. A study published by the Boston Globe claims that people who consistently and only watch FOX News tend to get addicted to anger, and I believe one can apply this to many other areas, like online gaming forums. This addiction to anger may cause an increase in verbal abuse, as well as cutting ties with family who may disagree. In my life during the covid-19 lockdown, I was "chronically online," and it did hurt my relationships. During this time of my life, I blocked and cut off many kinds of well-meaning family members and insulted and scolded them. It is not something I'm proud of, but alas, it happened. Being in touch with reality and real people will keep you safe and happier. The less you worry about other people and the more you learn opinions are opinions, the better quality of life you will have.