In the reading Why We Play Games the author talks about storytelling as a motivation which is brining people together who share common beliefs, also to show a form entertainment and education. In Jane's speech she told the story about how she came to create her game SuperBetter, which helped her overcome the side effects of her brain injury. The game also helped many others who were fighting their own battles from cancer to anxiety.
The second motivation that was in the reading is Personal Empowerment which is the is ability to feel control in their world, but many people feel as if they have no power. Jane talks about how her game has caused people to feel better about themselves and become happier by unleashing better qualities. This changes how we think and act in real life. By playing the game they become less worried about their pain, and more concerned about the world around them. This teaches them how to act while not playing the game, preparing them for the real world again.
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