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The Science Behind “Tilt” — What Losing Streaks Do to Your Brain

Tilt isn't a mindset problem. It's neuroscience. Learn what losing streaks actually do to your brain in Overwatch and Marvel Rivals —…

19 min read · May 20, 2026
Avg habit formation
66 days
Not 21. UCL research, 96 participants.
Loss aversion ratio
2 : 1
Losses hit twice as hard as wins feel good.
SDT core needs
3
Autonomy, competence, relatedness.
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Zero
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