Definition of «fomo»
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"FOMO" is an abbreviation for fear of missing out, the anxious feeling that one is losing access to an enjoyable or important experience while other people continue without them. Online, it is commonly used as a compact noun in discussions of games, events, social plans, and limited opportunities. The term often highlights pressure created by exclusivity, repetition, or the possibility that someone else is enjoying content first. Its register is casual and internet-native, but it is established enough to appear naturally in serious criticism as well as jokes.
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— Are you joining our puzzle night? — I said I was tired, but the FOMO has already put my shoes on. — That's not a medical symptom; those are your gaming socks.
The player tried to quit after one round, but FOMO dragged them back into the lobby like a tiny administrative goblin with a clipboard.
Something tells me you shouldn’t have to do that in a game built around the thrill of exploration and discovery. The fun part of splitting shouldn’t come with the cost of FOMO. Besides, there simply isn’t going to be enough change to make extra playthroughs interesting.
Source: Steam
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