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Nothing’s moving on the screen. You’re reconstructing movement from a series of still images.

Motion blur—when it’s implemented with understanding of why it works—provides additional information about speed and direction of movement in a way that your brain is naturally apt to deal with.

Without motion blur, you need at least two frames to figure out direction of movement. With it, you’ll have enough information to start priming response in one frame. And consistent pattern of priming actions and successfully executing them translates into a physically satisfying experience.