{"id":58725,"date":"2026-02-10T16:23:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T10:53:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/?p=58725"},"modified":"2026-02-10T16:23:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T10:53:29","slug":"the-social-fabric-of-gaming-how-communities-shape-modern-game-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/the-social-fabric-of-gaming-how-communities-shape-modern-game-culture\/","title":{"rendered":"The Social Fabric of Gaming: How Communities Shape Modern Game Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pew Research Center found that&nbsp;<strong>47% of U.S. video game players<\/strong>&nbsp;say they\u2019ve made a friend online because of a video game they both play. That\u2019s a big number for something most of us still describe casually as \u201crunning a few matches.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And it helps explain a feeling you may already recognize: co-op can be strangely personal. You solve problems together. You recover from mistakes together. You celebrate tiny wins together. Over time, that starts to look a lot like how real-life friendships are built.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article is about making that social side more likely to happen, on purpose, without being awkward about it. The ideas are grounded in recent U.S. data from Pew Research Center (May 2024) and the Entertainment Software Association\u2019s Essential Facts 2024 report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1620\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/omggamer_image_gamer-1620x1080.jpeg\" alt=\"omggamer_image_gamer\" class=\"wp-image-58726\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:1px;border-top-right-radius:1px;border-bottom-left-radius:1px;border-bottom-right-radius:1px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/omggamer_image_gamer-1620x1080.jpeg 1620w, https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/omggamer_image_gamer-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/omggamer_image_gamer-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/omggamer_image_gamer-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/omggamer_image_gamer-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/omggamer_image_gamer-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/omggamer_image_gamer-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1620px) 100vw, 1620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/the-social-fabric-of-gaming-how-communities-shape-modern-game-culture\/#Same_Quest_Same_Team_Energy\" >Same Quest, Same Team Energy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/the-social-fabric-of-gaming-how-communities-shape-modern-game-culture\/#The_Two-Minute_Manners_Patch\" >The Two-Minute Manners Patch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/the-social-fabric-of-gaming-how-communities-shape-modern-game-culture\/#From_Random_Duo_to_Regulars\" >From Random Duo to Regulars<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/the-social-fabric-of-gaming-how-communities-shape-modern-game-culture\/#Make_the_Win_Smaller_Make_the_Bond_Bigger\" >Make the Win Smaller, Make the Bond Bigger<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Same_Quest_Same_Team_Energy\"><\/span>Same Quest, Same Team Energy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some co-op sessions feel friendly in the first five minutes. Others feel like you\u2019re sharing a game space but not really playing together. The difference is usually not \u201cpersonality\u201d, but structure. The same dynamic shows up in other low-commitment online downtime too; whether you\u2019re queueing a couple of matches or killing ten minutes with a quick&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.betsolid.com\/en\/casino\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">casino<\/a>&nbsp;session online. When people know what kind of session it is (serious or casual, quick or long, focused or messy), they settle in faster because they\u2019re not guessing what\u2019s expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-sony-ps5-crashing\/\">[SOLVED] How to Fix Sony PS5 Crashing in 2026 [6 Methods]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When two people are clear on what they\u2019re trying to do, and how they\u2019re dividing the work, your brain relaxes. There\u2019s less second-guessing, fewer silent frustrations, and more room for the kind of small talk that turns strangers into regulars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is also why co-op can be such a natural place to practice teamwork. In the ESA\u2019s 2024 survey, 64% of U.S. adults agreed <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/best-ps5-fighting-games\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3753\">video games<\/a> can teach teamwork and collaboration skills. That doesn\u2019t mean every match is a team-building workshop. It just means the ingredients are already there. A quick, practical way to use those ingredients is to trade \u201cchemistry\u201d for clarity. You don\u2019t need a deep conversation. You need a 10-second agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1620\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sports-gaming-1620x1080.jpg\" alt=\"sports gaming\" class=\"wp-image-58702\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sports-gaming-1620x1080.jpg 1620w, https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sports-gaming-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sports-gaming-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sports-gaming-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sports-gaming-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sports-gaming-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sports-gaming.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1620px) 100vw, 1620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try a micro-check-in right at the start: What are we doing, and what pace are we doing it at? If you\u2019re the one initiating, you can keep it simple: \u201cWant to go fast or keep it chill?\u201d That one question prevents a lot of unspoken mismatch. It also signals something important: you care whether the other person is having a good time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once pace is set, roles come next. Co-op gets social when people feel useful. If nobody knows who\u2019s leading, who\u2019s learning, or who\u2019s handling what, the session turns into constant corrections and apologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/best-ps5-gaming-chair\/\">10 Best PS5 Gaming Chair in 2026 [Ultimate List]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good news is role clarity doesn\u2019t need to be rigid. It can be as casual as \u201cYou ping targets, I\u2019ll focus objectives,\u201d or \u201cYou build, I gather.\u201d That tiny handshake is often the moment the session stops feeling random.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if something goes wrong, don\u2019t over-explain. Just reset and keep moving. Most friendships don\u2019t start with perfection. They start with someone being easy to play with when things get messy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Which brings us to the part that matters even more than strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Two-Minute_Manners_Patch\"><\/span>The Two-Minute Manners Patch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s a reason \u201cgood teammate\u201d is such a strong compliment. It\u2019s not about your K\/D or your build speed. It\u2019s about how you make the room feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pew\u2019s May 2024 report found that&nbsp;<strong>80% of players<\/strong>&nbsp;say harassment and bullying in video games is a problem for people their age. So even when your game night is going fine, many players are coming in with their guard already slightly up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Best-Noise-Cancelling-Gaming-Headset.jpeg\" alt=\"Best-Noise-Cancelling-Gaming-Headset\" class=\"wp-image-53035\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:1px;border-top-right-radius:1px;border-bottom-left-radius:1px;border-bottom-right-radius:1px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Best-Noise-Cancelling-Gaming-Headset.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Best-Noise-Cancelling-Gaming-Headset-600x387.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Best-Noise-Cancelling-Gaming-Headset-300x194.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Best-Noise-Cancelling-Gaming-Headset-150x97.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Best-Noise-Cancelling-Gaming-Headset-768x495.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s where etiquette becomes powerful. Not formal manners. Just the kind of small, consistent signals that tell someone, \u201cYou\u2019re safe to relax here.\u201d In <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/15-Best-PS5-Co-Op-Games.jpg\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"6246\">co-op<\/a>, you\u2019re always hosting a little. Even when you aren\u2019t party leader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Recommended: <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/best-linear-switches-for-keyboard\/\">10 Best Linear Switches for Keyboard in 2026 [Gamers Choice]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hosting means you greet, you set expectations, and you help people settle in. In games, those actions are tiny, but they land. Here\u2019s the only checklist you need. Use any two of these consistently and you\u2019ll notice sessions feeling more social, more quickly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open with a friendly \u201chey\u201d and a quick comms preference: \u201cVoice or pings?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask before advising: \u201cWant a tip, or want to figure it out together?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Name what went well out loud: \u201cNice call,\u201d \u201cGreat save,\u201d \u201cGood patience there.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Own your mistakes fast: \u201cMy bad,\u201d then move on without a speech.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep requests specific and kind: \u201cCan we try rotating left?\u201d beats \u201cWhat are you doing?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer an out when energy drops: \u201cLast one for me after this\u201d makes people feel respected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s it. No personality makeover required. Etiquette isn\u2019t about being \u201cnice.\u201d It\u2019s about being predictable. Predictable teammates are relaxing to play with. Relaxing teammates get invited back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And invitations are where friendships start to form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_Random_Duo_to_Regulars\"><\/span>From Random Duo to Regulars<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lot of co-op connections fail for a simple reason: following up feels weird.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You had a good run. You laughed. You coordinated well. Then everyone disappears back into their own life, and the moment evaporates. The fix is not to force closeness. It\u2019s to lower the effort required to play again. This is where platforms and habits matter.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pewresearch.org\/internet\/2024\/05\/09\/teens-and-video-games-today\/#:~:text=44%25%20of%20teen%20gamers%20say,teens%20overall%20use%20the%20platform.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pew reports that 44% of gamers use Discord<\/a>, far more than non-gamers. Whether you\u2019re a teen, a college student, or a working adult, the broader point holds: people keep friendships alive in the places that make re-connecting easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gaming-setup-with-chair-under-150-1024x630.jpeg\" alt=\"gaming-setup-with-chair-under-150\" class=\"wp-image-52090\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:1px;border-top-right-radius:1px;border-bottom-left-radius:1px;border-bottom-right-radius:1px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gaming-setup-with-chair-under-150-1024x630.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gaming-setup-with-chair-under-150-600x369.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gaming-setup-with-chair-under-150-300x185.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gaming-setup-with-chair-under-150-768x473.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gaming-setup-with-chair-under-150-1536x946.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gaming-setup-with-chair-under-150.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So aim for a \u201clight touch\u201d follow-up that doesn\u2019t pressure anyone to perform socially. Instead of \u201cWe should be friends,\u201d go with \u201cGGs, want to run it again tomorrow?\u201d Instead of an open-ended plan, propose a small one: 30 to 45 minutes. Instead of daily pings, create a simple routine: same nights, same mode, same vibe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even better, give your connection a shared identity that stays inside the game. A weekly co-op ritual. A duo challenge. A running joke about a boss you still owe revenge. These are friendship anchors, and they don\u2019t require personal details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/best-ps5-gaming-chair\/\">10 Best PS5 Gaming Chair in 2026 [Ultimate List]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, boundaries are part of good co-op culture. Keeping things in-game or in a server at first is normal. You\u2019re not being cold. You\u2019re letting trust grow at a comfortable speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you already met someone you play well with, what\u2019s the smallest next step that would make it easy to play together again?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_the_Win_Smaller_Make_the_Bond_Bigger\"><\/span>Make the Win Smaller, Make the Bond Bigger<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best social co-op usually isn\u2019t built on huge heroic moments. It\u2019s built on repeatable, low-pressure sessions where you\u2019re clear, kind, and consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start with clarity: shared goal, shared pace, simple roles. Add kindness: a few etiquette habits that make you feel safe to be around. Then add continuity: a follow-up that\u2019s easy to accept and easy to repeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Worth Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/gaming-laptops-under-2000\/\">10 Best Gaming Laptops Under $2000 [Gamers Choice]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ESA reports that\u00a0<strong>74% of players<\/strong>\u00a0play with others (online or in person), and\u00a0<strong>55%<\/strong>\u00a0do it weekly. So when you choose to be the teammate who steadies the mood and keeps things friendly, you\u2019re not trying to change <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/gaming\/\" data-type=\"category\" data-id=\"2\">gaming<\/a>. You\u2019re just leaning into what gaming already does well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next time you have a good co-op session, don\u2019t overthink it. Send the one-line invite, set the small plan, and see what happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because honestly, what if your next real gaming friendship is one good \u201cGGs, same time?\u201d away?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pew Research Center found that&nbsp;47% of U.S. video game players&nbsp;say they\u2019ve made a friend online because of a video game they both play. That\u2019s a big number for something most of us still describe casually as \u201crunning a few matches.\u201d And it helps explain a feeling you may already recognize: co-op can be strangely personal&#8230;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":58726,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[550],"class_list":["post-58725","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gaming"],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":2,"label":"Gaming"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/omggamer_image_gamer-1620x1080.jpeg",1300,867,true],"author_info":{"display_name":"Andrew Macmillan","author_link":"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/author\/andrew-macmillan\/"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":2,"name":"Gaming","slug":"gaming","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":2,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":219,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":2,"category_count":219,"category_description":"","cat_name":"Gaming","category_nicename":"gaming","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":false,"authors":[{"term_id":550,"user_id":37,"is_guest":0,"slug":"andrew-macmillan","display_name":"Andrew Macmillan","avatar_url":{"url":"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/andrew-macmillan-omggamer.png","url2x":"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/andrew-macmillan-omggamer.png"},"author_category":"","user_url":"","last_name":"Macmillan","first_name":"Andrew","job_title":"","youtube":"","linkedin":"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/andrew-macmillan\/","instagram":"","twitter":"Andrewmacuk","facebook":"","description":"Andrew is a fan of GTA, COD &amp; LOL Series &amp; Destiny 2. 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