Why Is The Ranked Grind So Toxic?

Why does the ranked grind in competitive multiplayer games feel so toxic?

Whether it’s a support refusing to heal because the tank wasn’t able to save them in Overwatch or an ADC running it down and intentionally feeding in League of Legends, ranked modes seem to bring out the worst in people, even without getting into voice and text chat.

What is it about playing ranked in multiplayer games that make it a frustrating experience?

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0:00 Intro
1:55 What is Ranked and How it Works
3:26 Addictive Nature of Ranked
5:34 Why is Ranked so Toxic?
9:23 How Can We Improve the Experience?

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