The article presents the analysis of methodological approaches put into practice in psychological researches and devoted to transformation potential of videogames. There are certain grounds for suppositions concerning the reasons of contradictory scientific speculations about the peculiarities of computer games impact on gamers. The article gives the description of the original model of videogames analysis according to which a videogame is presented as a complex of components reflecting the presence and the degree of intensity of game peculiarities and mechanisms. The author explained the advantages of its application, and operating algorithm. “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt” videogame has been analyzed as an example to demonstrate transformation potential. The study showed that the experience of playing “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt” contributes to a high level of internality in frustration and professional and social internality of gamers, as well as their firm stand in taking risk.

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