Could We Rely on Technology to beat the Cabin Fever?

It seems like the whole world on estimation; almost 1 billion population is under lockdown by their respective government. Yes, most of WTF team is based in Malaysia, we are still under a partial lockdown or the administrative term, Movement Control Order (MCO). What’s different? Well, we still could panic-buying, back to our respective village like it is a festive season (or in local terms; Balik Kampung), stubborn head, and hosting the mass gathering. (Note, this is pure sarcasm).

Seriously, #juststayathome or local “duduk rumah” be responsible and practice social distancing.

But put this social ignorant agenda aside, if you are introvert, good for you. Seems like your dream come true!

How about those extroverts like me! I feel you, and I am dying inside too…
But on the bright side, here’s something we could do, mainly thanks to our introvert friends,

Of course, the typical hot mobile gaming, to name a few. Source from: https://parade.com/1012420/nicolepajer/best-online-games/

But let us list it here for your ease:

Words with Friends 2: The name of the game says it all “words, with, friends.” Rally together your mother, father, aunt, distant cousin, coworker, boss or neighbour and challenge them into taking you on as you scramble to create words out of the letters that you are issued. Whoever gets the most points wins. And your brain will get a workout as well because let’s be honest—there are only so many words that you can fit the letter Z into. Don’t you hate when you draw that letter in Scrabble?
Best Fiends Stars: Best Fiends STARS is a puzzle game that challenges you to “match and blast your way” through a series of “explosive” puzzles, collecting adorable characters and teaming up with your friends along the way. Challenge your friends to race to collect fallen treasures and stars before they get snagged by a team of slimy slugs.
Jackbox Games: This just might be the official game of the coronavirus lockdown, as new account creations for the platform have been surging since more and more people have discovered that it’s popular trivia game You Don’t Know Jack can now be played with friends. The company posted a recent tutorial on how to do so here. The game will keep everyone on their toes as it tosses pop culture trivia questions as fast as you can answer them. Host Cookie Masterson walks you through the routine, while the occasional celebrity may pop up to lend a hand.
Mario Kart Tour: Grab Mario, the princess and all of your favourite childhood classic Nintendo pals, toss them in a go-kart, and you’re off! This version raises the stakes even higher, putting you face-to-face with courses that take you underwater and even hang gliding. And the mobile version allows you to bring your friends along for a little friendly competition. It’s the game that Justin Holmes, an emergency medical technician in Rochester Hills, Michigan, has been using to get him through his coronavirus retreat. “It’s a blast!” he says.
Uno and Cards Against Humanity: During her coronavirus lockdown, Tayla Burke, founder of Camp Conscious, says she has been keeping playing these party classics online with her friends. “I like these games because they are light-hearted and sure to brighten your mood! You’re sure to have a few good laughs even on your own in self-quarantine! It makes me feel like I am not actually by myself every day,” she proclaims.
Monopoly: Rachel Sanders, co-founder of Rootine Vitamins, has been having fun during this in-person social hiatus by challenging her friends to some old-fashioned board games. “I’ve played Monopoly online with friends, and it’s been really fun. It’s easy and just like the board game,” she says. “I can be competitive, so I like that you have to stay on top of it when you play. And I can play with different family members like parents to nieces, and nephews-all ages can play!”
Call of Duty Warzone: Activision’s first-person shooter series has been at the top of gaming for over a decade. And per Erb, Its tight controls and evolving online multiplayer gameplay continues to be considered some of the best in the industry. Call of Duty’s newest iteration just hit the market, called Warzone, and is a blast to play. It’s a new take on the popular battle royale genre featuring worlds with 150 players and different sized squads. There are even different variations of the Warzone gameplay already in online playlists. The game is free-to-download on Xbox One, PC, and PS4.

So rejoice GAMERS! Rejoice as this is your time! To snug under your blanket and gaming all day night!

Of course, non-gamers we have yet to forget about you..well what you could do something too, replacing your social connections needs;

Instagram stories echo drawing. Here’s how it works, you suggest a topic, and you draw out then you tag your friend in your instastories and leave it to their creativity! Like this;
Instagram live workout sessions, yes if you need to feel some human beside you, besides the smell of their sweat..you could do it together, simply by turning on the live on your Instagram, or you just a little shy, you could try Google Hangout, don’t tell me you don’t have their email right?
Dance yourself with your partner at home/ family members/ pets maybe? With this new trend of “Any Song Challenge” and here’s the dance looks like;