Why Does My Face Go Red When I Play Video Games?

Monday, October 5th, 2009 | Video Games with

Hi.
Since I can remember, I`ve played video games on a regular basis [ not too much though..] and nothing used to happen.
Now that I have got Call of duty 4, [ A very intense shooting game which requires nearly all your concentration] I`ve noticed that my cheeks go red/pinkish. Why does this happen?
What can i do to prevent this?
Is it the Pc`s temperature that gets me all hot?
Thank you.

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    ?Gayboy? Steppin' in Swag // October 5th, 2009 at 3:11 pm

    It’s because you’re getting flustered playing CoD4! It’s a game that, as you said, requires all of your consentration, and people tend to sweat/get clammy/ become red when they play. It’s nothing to be worried about, to prevent this from happening, you need to become less focused on the game your playing, or get a lighter game. =D Hope I could help.

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    Bobby D // October 5th, 2009 at 7:30 pm

    More than likely, since the game is so intense, you are exhibiting what you would do in intense situations. You are probably holding your breath a bit, or in other words carbon monoxide is building up in your bloodstream. You need to remember to pause every few seconds and take a breath. As for myself, when I am playing a game that has a lot of action, I end up licking my lips very rapidly. I don’t usually notice it, but my wife says I do.

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    mauk // October 5th, 2009 at 7:56 pm

    hi dude.
    same i have cod 4 and the amount of concentration that goes into it (I’m a sniper). basically the more tense you are the faster you’re blood travels around you’re body and if your fair skinned then any difference in blood flow will show threw you’re skin. when you get embarrassed do you go red?
    as long as it doesn’t hurt you’ve nothing to worry about.
    i hope i helped.
    x

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    Angelz // October 5th, 2009 at 11:05 pm

    i think it has something to do with the fact then when you play an intense game eg call of duty 4…you hardly ever close your eyes(strange but true) and i guess it effects the blood stream some how which causes you to go red =S

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    The Ramen Sage // October 6th, 2009 at 5:17 am

    You probably have to cut down on it. Happens to me to. It is a very rare condition where bright flashing lights give people unusual symptoms. Some people even have seizures. If nothing else happens, I wouldn’t worry about it.

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    living through foreclosure // October 6th, 2009 at 5:27 am

    Your face changing colors is just you getting stressed over the game. To prevent this you can not play as much and remember your only playing for fun. If it stops being fun stop what your playing and go do something else.

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    nikleyro // October 6th, 2009 at 5:35 am

    sounds like a game that you would have to concentrate on. Just don’t get so fustrated if you lose and just calm yourself when you think that your pushing the control buttons a little to hard.

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    corbett d // October 6th, 2009 at 10:54 am

    Poor diet, hormone imbalance and eating cheezie poofs while playing (high sodium intake). This combined with a slight adrenaline rush causes mild blushing over the face where capillaries are very close to the surface of the skin.

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    i got BUSTED by Dr. Phil™ // October 6th, 2009 at 12:12 pm

    wow. lol. maybe you get mad
    a lot or something … i dont think
    i get red when i play video games.
    i will play Crazy Taxi later and see why.
    haha.

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    Darragh J // October 6th, 2009 at 4:55 pm

    Dude, you’re concentrating way too much and your probably getting to into the game..
    Take a 15 minute break or something…

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    Ze Jamaykin // October 6th, 2009 at 6:48 pm

    because you take video games too seriously
    video games are your life

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    jo-jo // October 6th, 2009 at 7:34 pm

    Your probably holding your breath when it gets challenging

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    rhinestones // October 7th, 2009 at 1:40 am

    PLAY the game and have fun.

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    Patti Wray // October 7th, 2009 at 3:37 am

    You are too intense into the game..Slowly back away from the game,SERIOUSLY you need to stop for awhile if you face is red what’s going on inside your brain…….Blessings Yahoo

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    ????? // October 7th, 2009 at 4:00 am

    Maybe you are not so good at it and are embarressed in case anybody see’s you playing…LOL J.k
    I dont know but it sounds kinda wierd

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    Breezy // October 7th, 2009 at 9:34 am

    it might be a reflection from the screen. no jk. It might just be an intence game. I dont think it can be prvented

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    Gary Zhang // October 7th, 2009 at 4:26 pm

    take a white color to your face is the best choice.

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