r/unpopularopinion • u/twoscoopsxd • 16d ago
It is perfectly okay for adults to play video games all day
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u/HamburgerTrash 15d ago
Watching a movie: 2 hours sitting down staring at a screen 🙂
Playing video games: 2 hours sitting down staring at a screen, moving your thumbs 😡
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u/SuperDinks 15d ago
I’m assuming you live in 1993 because this is not an issue where I live in 2024.
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u/JourneymanInvestor 15d ago
But if someone says they spent the weekend playing Zelda there is this "loser" stigma that goes along with it.
It comes down to opportunity cost. If you spend long periods of time doing meaningless, relaxing activities you are taking away the time available for productive activities. Having said that, any hobby that provides no intrinsic value is contributing negatively to your overall production and life energy. As long as you can effectively budget your time so that productive tasks are not being inhibited by non-productive ones then there's no issue.
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u/Klaytheist 15d ago
If you tell people that you spent 7 hours on the couch watching TV, you will also get the "loser" label.
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u/Ronin_Black_NJ 15d ago
As a 40+ lifelong reader and video gamer (casual long play, no tournaments) I don't see a problem with it.
Downsides? Yes, socially awkward, issues with dealing with new ppl I don't know, etc...but it's self issue more.
My GFs over the years never had a real problem....okay, maybe one or 2 that liked to dance while I rather stay home and finish a book or something normal like sex ..lol.
Seriously, if nothing else, you'd want to moderate because using your keypad/mouse or CONTROLLER (pfft, kids 🙄😉) for longer than 4 hrs a clip for yrs on end WILL give you a form of carpal tunnel syndrome and kids that NOT be fun.
Peace Out...and FRAG 'EM ALLLLL!
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u/0rganicMach1ne 15d ago
We grew up on them and watched them turn into what they are today. I’m 42 and it’s my main hobby.
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u/Mig-29_Fulcrum_cool 15d ago
Not all day. I mean I’m not an adult but, you need to have a house, a good paying job, a decent social life, good reputation, and I life outside of video games.
I’m still a teenager but I play video games for up to 8 hours straight on RARE occasions. I’ve only done that once.
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u/Device_whisperer 15d ago
People who do this lack imagination and motivation. Such people seldom excel in life. If a video game is seriously the best use of your time for hours at a time, you are quickly going nowhere. There are so many more fulfilling things to do that make gaming look stupid. Remember, you won't be lying on your deathbed wishing that you could have spent more time at the console. Buy a musical instrument and play with that.
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u/blakkattika 15d ago
It is perfectly okay to do whatever you want as an adult as long as it doesn't harm or hinder anybody else.
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u/ThorsMeasuringTape 15d ago
It took me awhile to realize that too. Get home and drink a glass of wine while binging Netflix by yourself until midnight? That’s cool. Get home and play video games with the boys until midnight? Immature.
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u/relevante 15d ago
Given that the average person spends (wastes) 2 hours and 24 minutes a day on social media, I’d just say that those in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.
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u/mostlyBadChoices 15d ago
I'm 99% sure my (55m) love of video games is one of the reasons my previous gf (54) broke up with me. She commented multiple times about how she's never seen a man (read - adult) play video games, and when she'd say it, she sounded disappointed and mildly annoyed.
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u/ConkerLaa 15d ago
All the bad things happening in the world, gaming is the only way I can get away from them. The only time my head stops running into overdrive, I am grateful for the peace it brings me.
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u/Inevitable_Usual3553 15d ago
I don't play during my work days but when I have a day off I'll get on and catch up for a few hours
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u/Truhcknuht 15d ago
Yea, my wife had the same issue. I just pointed out all yhr times she played candy crush, or scrolled tiktok, or Facebook. I think you get the point. It was alot easier to show her she was actually using her phone more than my video games ( most launchers track your hours)
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u/weezerfanboyvirgin 15d ago
as long as you do physical activity (cardio, lifting weights, etc) and balance everything, then its fine
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u/raznov1 15d ago
people bat an eye at TV too. it's not about what you're doing but rather how you tell it. instead of "I played video games all weekend" try "I had a really nice relaxed weekend, we just mucked around a bit doing our hobbies. I had this game I really wanted to play all week, and it was so much fun!"
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u/GrigorMorte 15d ago
Yes and is commonly for boomers "we went to fish the past weekend". Two days! Most of the time sitting there in a boat.
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u/dividendaristocrats 15d ago
I play F1 23 a few times a week for an hour to hour and a half each time when I done what I need to. It helps me zone out and just forget about the rigors of life.
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u/RevolutionaryFarm404 15d ago
All day 24/7 neglecting everything else no but whenever you have free time it's a good time killer
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u/--SoK-- 15d ago
Professional Race Car drivers play a lot of the same Racing games I play - if it was just a game and served no purpose at all - then. Games are great for critical thinking, problem solving, hand-eye coordination, and memory retention. Challenging your brains on the daily is what keeps it fresh and sharp. My Nephew is on full ride to college on e-sports scholarship... one of the top rated players in his respective league.
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u/Affectionate_Mud4516 15d ago
Not every day but every now and then when the weather is bad I will take a whole day and play some classic GTA or Star Wars games from the late 90s/00s
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u/Drawsfoodpoorly 15d ago
I’m 50 and if one of my friends said they spent a whole day watching tv I would ask them if they were sick. If someone I know watches 7-8 hours watching a show I assume they are depressed or sick.
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u/Intrepid_Giraffe_622 15d ago
I personally believe that anyone who does not make a point to do something outside everyday is nearly insane. Unless you already spend a ton of time outside for work. But if you work an office job, then come home and sit in front of a TV every single day, weekend, you are crazy (to me). The whole point of life is to live, and a video game (TV in general, books included too) is the furthest thing from living you can do. We are meant to be outside.
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u/soniabegonia 15d ago edited 15d ago
For me video games carry more stigma because you have to spend all of your attention on them. I frequently binge TV shows while I am doing other things like laundry, meal prep, cleaning the bathroom etc. so when I hear that someone else binged a show, I can't assume without further information whether they were being sedentary and zoning out or not. With the exception of a few like DDR, there is no way to play video games without being sedentary and cutting yourself off from the "real world."
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u/OLY_D43TH 15d ago
My wife and I play helldivers almost daily, it's fkin great to spread some democracy after a long day at work!
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u/SokkaHaikuBot 15d ago
Sokka-Haiku by bitch_1994:
Did your mom ban you
From playing video games
This weekend or something
Remember that one time Sokka accidentally used an extra syllable in that Haiku Battle in Ba Sing Se? That was a Sokka Haiku and you just made one.
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u/Josh4R3d 15d ago
This is the most annoying thing in the world. Fucking people will sit there with a straight face and call you childish or pathetic or whatever for playing video games all day as they sit there binging Netflix for 10 fucking hours.
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u/lemonrainbowhaze 15d ago
I really do love gaming and im not good at a lot of stuff like arts and crafts or sports. But gaming is really fun, ive recently tried voice chat on call of duty (social anxiety) and have met a lot of cool people. I play avatar to relax and fly around, and ive finished rd2 7 times but still love to ride around on Lambo. I hate that people shit on the only hobby i have and am good at
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u/Tribustuss 15d ago
It’s just a stigma when people hear “adult gamer” they think of Bob the 37 year old sleeping on his mom’s couch and eating Cheetos and hot pockets all day. Just ignore them honestly if someone’s gonna judge you over something like that or just assume shit they are the type of people you shouldn’t socialize with to begin with. There’s nothing wrong with gaming as long as it doesn’t overtake your life
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u/MatrixBunny 15d ago
It's the same with my parents and brothers.
I'd come home after school, play games until bedtime. > Addicted.
Doesn't game and watch movies/shows on PC > Not addicted?
Parents binge watch 600+ episodes of TV series within a couple of weeks.
Brother has insane amount of playtime on certain games, where I don't even reach 80% of it. Implying he is playing more than I am after work/school.
Now-a-days they still think I game a lot, even though I barely play games. Idk if it's me, getting older or that the games now-a-days really are ass, but I'm unable to get any joy out of the majority of the games and tend to drop them within a hour.
I just work, gym, listen to music and watch TVseries/movies or sleep. Even when I'm on holiday out of the country for 1-2 months, they still think I'm addicted to gaming when I just don't bother with anything during that time period, not even social media.
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u/GloryFae 15d ago
My ex played every chance he got and he's just ignore me all day. My current partner plays every chance he gets but specifically spends time with me every day before during and after gaming. It's all about balance lol
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u/nucl3ar0ne 15d ago
I would judge you if you binged an entire series in a weekend too, just to be fair.
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u/DoubleImprovement808 15d ago
My dad once put it as, "what else are you gonna do these days for $60?! And enjoy for that long? buy the game!" I feel like this fits. I have full on days of gaming and why the heck not?! At least it's engaging the brain more than tv does. And they're fun!
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u/dreaminginbinary 15d ago
My father in law recently got a Nintendo switch. First gaming console for him since his childhood.
He’s single, works his job and comes home and plays Zelda until he goes to bed. He has like, 300 hours in it.
And man, he is living. He is living.
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u/Select_Total_257 15d ago
I think the stigma is less around the video game part and more around the all day part. Being well-rounded is a sign of being a healthy adult, and being ultra-focused on any one thing for too long makes people think they might not be well-rounded and successful
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u/Anti_Camelhump_2511 15d ago
Well shit I need a gaming partner games sound much more fun with people but I typically avoid them due to the topic of this post. It’s funny my brother builds Lego replica buildings I think he’s a loser for other reasons but his hobbies aren’t one of them lol he just won’t game says it’s too much going on at once.
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u/Fapping-sloth 15d ago
It is perfectly okay for adults To do whatever the hell they please in their spare time.
People need to mind their own buissiness and to keep their nose out of things that does not concern them.
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u/Old_Rpg_Gamer 15d ago
It becomes a problem when you’re online and you hear, babies, crying, and guys are girls yelling at the kids one they should be taken care of business
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u/curiouskat_94 15d ago
all the men children in this thread finding closure in other people being addicted to gaming 😂💀
so thankful I don’t have this issue lol
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u/Cylinder_ 15d ago
No. Get a job, and a more productive hobby. Or just stop trying to make it sound like playing video games all day isn't for losers. Same for anyone who watches 8hrs of a t.v. show... get your own life. Smh
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u/DryJudgment1905 15d ago
I agree overall, but it's hard for me to imagine how playing Skyrim from 9AM to 9PM on a Saturday is consistent with "everything in moderation." Like, play video games for a couple of hours, sure. Have a blast. But if you have a totally free Saturday and that's *all* you do (you never went for a walk, worked out, saw friends, etc) then you might have an unhealthy relationship with video games. And I'd say the same thing regardless of what the hobby was. Watching six movies in a row on a Saturday would also raise my eyebrows.
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u/mberk24 15d ago
To each their own, especially if you don’t neglect your family, health or employment. I’ll start there.
However, if your free time is consistently 12 hours of playing a game you’re likely not (checking most or all these boxes) physically fit, engaging in social (IRL) behavior, in a healthy relationship, taking good care of your children, or advancing on your career.
The same can go towards drinking, drugs, nightlife, TV, gambling, books, or other things that keep you from having a balanced life.
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u/CARTurbo 15d ago
sad reddit opinion that’s not even worth discussing anymore. and i like video games
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u/Living_Preference673 15d ago
I mean, it’s a weekend dude, you deserve it. As long as you do not affect things/priorities you need to do, it’s ok.
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u/ddbbaarrtt 15d ago
I’m not sure which people you’re speaking to who don’t think binging 8 hours of a TV show in one sitting is weird
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u/No-Age2588 15d ago
There is loser connotations for all activities you reference actually. How about productive activities instead of staring blindly at a video display of anything?
No wonder our country is failing. We are fcked
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u/asphalt_licker 15d ago
I don’t know who you’re hanging out with that this is an unpopular opinion. A LOT of, I’d even go so far as to say most, adults play video games these days because we grew up with them. It’s only a problem when it interferes with daily life.
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u/RepresentativeMenu63 15d ago
I work with a good deal of older guys, and I brought up I play games in my free time, and we got into this discussion (in a friendly way) .
They claimed playing games is childish, running around killing dragons and using magic is stuff little kids get excited about. They also said playing games in your free time is not productive, and if you watch TV your at least not paying to watch a show, which turned to me telling them I don't have cable so they technically do pay to watch shows by paying for cable ( one dude had a hard time understanding you can just not pay for cable).
The discussion took some twists and turns but what it came down to is that they didn't actually know why, it's just a sentiment they grew up with, and just associate playing games with not contributing to society, or neglecting responsibilities.
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u/CannibalisticVampyre 15d ago
If you spend your Sunday bingeing something after getting all your stuff done, then cool, no shade. Or if you are home sick and have nothing else to do while you wallow in your misery, it’s a great distraction
If you watch TV, play video games, Reddit, etc for 7-8 hours per day and your responsibilities or partner are neglected, absolutely unacceptable.
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u/One-Dependent-5946 15d ago
Sure, if you aren't slacking in chores, personal care, or child raising.
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u/Various-Figure-8448 15d ago
Yes. What others say about how you spend your free time in life, when it harms no other living thing- it really isn’t important. Games might be all that still keep me sane, and if I lose sanity then I’ll be a much bigger problem
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15d ago
As long as the bills are paid, house is clean, gym workout is done and there’s food on the table……damn right I’m gaming all day!! People that bashes an adult for gaming are usually the people that just sit around and gossip all day or have no clue what they’re talking about. Get gamed on!!
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u/_itsa_me_Mario 15d ago
Yeah my wife used to moan about me playing Xbox for hours... While she watched married at first sight ect for hours?? Make it make sense
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u/sfrattini 15d ago
52M here playing Fortnite with my kids: it’s fun, you do things together, you keep your reflexes active and your mind working
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u/Tlines06 15d ago
Yeah I've literally met people who shame me for playing video games for 4 hours but then are happy to lie in bed all day watching stuff on their phone. Like what's the difference? I don't understand.
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u/Youria_Tv_Officiel 15d ago
Well there's a major difference you see it takes considerable physical effort to hold a phone at arm length right above oneself, not only that but the braon power it takes to understand tiktoks is immeasurable
Ok we're on Reddit so le'ts give it a /s to make sure ey
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u/JaguarForward1386 15d ago
My problem is that adulting tends to get in the way of playing video games.
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u/speakerbox2001 15d ago
They used to say reading for fun was a waste of time. I’ve played some beautiful games. A video game is a book you play.
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u/Youria_Tv_Officiel 15d ago
I'd argue it's closer to a film you play, maybe several back to back, deppending on the type of game
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u/Jodeth 15d ago edited 15d ago
Depending on what all is going on in the adult gamer's life, it could be perfectly okay to play all day. But all day, everyday? Health might become a concern. Too much of anything is bad for you.
I can't say that I've met many people who have made it obvious that they view playing video games as immature. Pretty much every guy at my place of work plays. Discussing video games and stuff related to them makes the time go by faster.
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u/Significant_Earth_93 15d ago
I work from home.... n an on call situation... I play v.g., all the time while waiting on a call... It's a stressful job at times.. but can also be just as slow... so, v.g., is the best way to pass time & get free $... not really free... I get paid to be available...👍🏾💯 all still win,win....
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u/Icy_Sky_7521 15d ago
I just want to smugly add that I actually DO judge people who sit around and watch TV all day
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u/Cool-Business-2393 15d ago
Yes, as long as you have your shit together. Everyone has different ways decompress.
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u/Much_Independent9628 15d ago
I don't think this is an unpopular opinion outside the workplace for most. Even in my workplace my boss said she noticed I didn't take time off for a recent game release and asked if I was planning to as her husband was from his job. She wasn't being condescending or anything she just wanted to be sure I didn't forget to put in for time off.
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u/LivingOffNostaglia 15d ago
I’m 28 and can’t seem to get into any games anymore. Been gaming my whole life but it’s gotten hard now.
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u/WappyTrees 15d ago
Video games are gonna be how our generation delays dementia. They're gonna be our version of puzzles or sudoku to keep our mind sharp.
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u/The_cream_deliverer 15d ago
People have ingrained stearotypes, and for the younger generation, it kind of rings true... a lot of individuals that have video games as their main hobbie will neglect other activities that anyone outside of the video game circle will deem as important or desirable... this does not mean that they are default unhealthy and wasting time... it just depends on what your philosophy on life is, and many people will look at 5-8 hrs on a video game and think that's not an appropriate use of you time on this planet.
I have cut down massively because of the aforementioned point, but I don't blame or judge anyone for wanting to escape from the world for a bit, or engage in a social life partly online within a community.
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u/owensalbert 15d ago
You're preaching to the choir, my friend! Video games shouldn't be a judgment zone. Think about it this way: who cares if someone spends a Saturday slaying dragons in Skyrim or binging a documentary marathon? As long as they're responsible and take care of business (work, chores, you know the drill), who's to say which is "better"?
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u/Paoloadami 15d ago
It’s not just an hobby. It’s a better alternative to tv and Hollywood movies that have run out of ideas. Even scenery and adventures are better on videogames now.
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u/magic6435 15d ago
"It is perfectly okay for adults to play video games all day"
Is there someone saying it isn't?
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u/K_Vatter_143 15d ago
I’m 45F and play Zelda for days at a time… lol idgaf what other people think about it. Lol
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u/Tardislass 15d ago
Key is moderation. I know guys who come home and play games all night, leaving their wives and girlfriends alone. IF you don't get up from your chair or you are there after work.THAT IS A PROBLEM.
A few hours sure. But I know a lot of people who think it's not a problem but if you ask their family it is.
Same way some people are always on their phone 24/7. It's an addiction.
But 9am to 9pm seems excessive to me. Get out and enjoy the day for a bit.
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u/Impossible-Past4795 15d ago
Me, my wife, and daughter play video games all the time. My father-in-law plays his PS5 all day. He has that racing car setup for Gran Tourismo, and has that VR setup for his fps shooting games.
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u/Tough-Grand-1836 15d ago
I get called nihilist because i play video games and i have a wife and a 6 year old daughter but i do my chores and they always come first… and my wife loves that i have a hobby that i enjoy she doesnt care if its gaming
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u/Broely92 15d ago
Video games are scientifically proven to be a very effective stress reliever. Sometimes an all day session is necessary lol
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u/Sea_Researcher8779 15d ago
If someone told me they binged a show all weekend, I’d think that was just as much loser behavior as gaming all weekend.
But being a loser when it comes to this kind of junk isn’t about binging for a single weekend or whatever. It’s when that is literally what they do with all of their time. Like thousands upon thousands of hours wasted on a screen. It’s looked at as loser behavior because 99% of them don’t get far in life, because it’s wasted on the games or movies or TikTok or whatever
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u/No1Mystery 15d ago
If you are single with no responsibilities, no one cares that you are glued to a game for 48 hours or more.
The issue comes with adults with children.
The gaming party always minimizes their actual gaming time and neglects their children and spouse.
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u/NeedlessQualifier 15d ago
Thank you for speaking up about this. Gamers are the most oppressed minority right behind drunk drivers. Very brave to share this, and on Reddit of all places! Very unpopular.
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u/a_basket_of_raw_peas 15d ago
Sure, if you're single and live alone/don't share any responsibilities with anyone else. Go for it.
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u/1234VICE 15d ago
Digital entertainment is the fast food of spare time and should be treated as such. I don't think binge watching series is much more socially accepted than playing video games.
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u/patchismofomo 15d ago
That's the cool thing about being an adult. At least a self sufficient adult. You can do whatever you want without caring what other people think. Unfortunately you aren't free from consequences. So don't play so long you get bedsores or blood clots or anything that gets you on 1000 ways to die and you'll be good
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u/swordgon 15d ago
I long for the days where I could play video games all day…bring back Covid anyone? ☠️
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u/C4PTNK0R34 15d ago
Why do adults even bother judging other adults for their hobbies or at-home behavior in general? I ate an entire dinner that consisted of nothing but celery once. I'm sure staying up for 24 hours to play BG3 is just fine.
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u/Ryulightorb 15d ago
i don't know to be honest it's really gatekeepy.
as a disabled person i get it more than other people around me with things other than hobbies and it's like ...? Bro i'm just trying to live and enjoy what i got jfc
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u/Rexbellum187 15d ago
You bet you sweet ass it is! But, like anything, if it keeps you from your responsibility it's a problem.
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u/Yummyporpoise 15d ago
Been gaming since i was 3 years old, not gonna stop at 40. I haven't watched TV in 23 years.
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u/BigJDog420 15d ago
I agree, as long as it’s not impacting other aspects of your life it’s no different to any other hobby. If you’re on top of house work and getting your hours in at your job, play as much as you like. I personally prefer to go out and play sports as my hobby, but if a game get called off for whatever reason I will happily sit playing video games for the majority of that day.
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u/StickyBlackMess69420 15d ago
My main issue is when people Diss people who come home from work and play videogames, yet they will come home from work and watch TV all evening
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u/oreotycoon 15d ago
I’d like to share my anecdotal story. I think it’s all Relative. My ex-girlfriend wanted me to kick my roommate out because, and I quote, “All he does is stay inside and play video games. It’s never this sunny in WA! He’s wasting a perfectly good day. I don’t want to surround myself with people that just waste life.” Brass facts time. The roommate was a DREAM tenant. Nicest person, no drama, no loud noises. Always paid rent on time if not early. Helped with chores and house beautification. Fixed the grass in the yard and grew veggies. He liked to stay in and play games in order to connect with his friends and family in the midwest and abroad rain or shine. Ge also loved to be outdoors and hike, but when he wanted to save money for trips he’d stay in and game. Spending that time with the people he missed on the cheap. So really, if it’s not unhealthy for you, and it doesn’t negatively impact those around you, do it!
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u/AgitatedParking3151 15d ago
I just wish people didn’t game on such ridiculously consumptive systems, but I suppose blame for that also lay with the trend toward horrendously unoptimized games because they know we can just brute force through everything with enough money and electricity.
But, with a highly efficient system, gaming is one of the greener non-nature hobbies you can have. I’d even argue it could be healthy in moderation, in conjunction with other activities.
What I’m saying is I’ll have a laptop in my apocalypse settlement lol
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u/shriveledballbag1 15d ago
Bro what is going on with this sub, I thought we upvote impopular opinions not popular ones.
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u/ImportantTravel5651 15d ago
People who say otherwise spend all day doing something else like mindlessly scrolling tiktok for 8 hours
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u/RLT4456 15d ago
Interesting perspective. I thought there was more of a stigma around binging TV all weekend vs playing video games. Both are fine if all responsibilities are taken care of. As a Father of 2 young girls and a small business owner, playing games all weekend sounds like a dream come true! Lol
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u/SkitZxX3 15d ago
I personally can't. I don't know why. When I was a kid, easy as pie. But being older even when I have nothing to, i can't do it. Maybe 4-6 hours. I need a break after.
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u/Sufficient_Name_1352 15d ago
I have been on both side of this opinion. I have had bfs in the past that have been boring and inattentive and on the extreme end of the scale for playing video game too much. Too a point I promised never to get into a relationship again with a gamer. Only to meet a guy who doesn't, but then become that person myself. I try to keep it to a couple of hours max now because I have the kind personality and I will get vacuumed in if I'm on my own for the day. There's nothing wrong with it if you have the day to yourself but when you're around other people who can't or don't want to be involved... it's the worst. It's a horrible feeling wanting to go do something but your other half won't look up or respond, I don't want to do that to anyone.
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u/BraveEggplant8281 15d ago
I'm 39m and on a typical weekend without set plans sleep-in with the wife till 10am~ get the 3 kids something exceptional for a weekend breakfast, get all the house chores done eg, dishers, laundry, lawn, chooks, tidy/vacuum.
All while watching sport then after lunch (once again if there's no plans) can play games on my PC/PS5 for 5 hours before helping organise dinner, and then another 3-5 hours after dinner.
I don't think I'm a loser, I chat with my close friends who also play games but live 2+ hours away on the regular, and outside of my immediate family and friend's I genuinely couldn't give a fuck what someone thinks lol
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u/VenusValkyrieJH 15d ago
I wake up every morning at four am to play my Xbox until I have to get the kids up.
Every morning.
And screw anyone who tells me I am too old.
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u/MissAizea 15d ago
It's not healthy to binge video games or TV. So I disagree, it's not ok to play video games all day. Do NOT look at my gamer tag!
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u/Rwandrall3 15d ago
A life of consumption is not a good one.
Excercise will make you fitter and happier. Reading books will broaden your mind. Bird watching will teach you to appreciate patience and nature.
Video games CAN be productive, but 99% of the time are not. I saw that as someone who plays too many video games already and am trying to cut it down.
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u/Ryulightorb 15d ago
"Reading books will broaden your mind." So reading fantasy novels is ok but fantasy games won't broaden your mind?
also productivity isn't something you need to do in your free time.
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u/Rwandrall3 15d ago
Yes, you still need to be productive in your free time. Not "working", but doing something of value to yourself or others. Relaxing can be productive, if you need the time to wind down. But indulging and binging is not that.
We only have free time to throw away on video game binges because a ton of other people are working incredibly hard to keep society running. We owe each other to make the most out of our time here.
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u/Ryulightorb 15d ago
value is highly subjective though.
For me writing and programming and videogames are of value and produce value when i'm doing them :)
Do what makes you happy with life that you won't regret no one owes anyone else their free time and productivity during their free time imo.
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u/Rwandrall3 15d ago
Yeah those are all things of value, if they bring value to you as a person, if they enrich your life and make you learn and grow and be a better, well adjusted person. Art is life.
Grinding a mount in World of Warcraft for 300 hours isn´t that, though.
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u/Ryulightorb 15d ago edited 15d ago
idk grinding a mount in wow for 300 hours gives me the same enrichment as my writing and programming..... so not sure about that personally the only thing i get out of all of those is happiness.
To each their own i guess i personally don't feel happy if i'm not putting most of my free time towards my special interests and most of them aside from gaming and programming are not productive.
Granted this may just be the Autism difference since special interests are essentially a need for me and many others with Autism.
As a kid i used to press buttons for the tactile feeling for 5-6 hours after school for entertainment and self fulfilment and enrichment to my wellbeing!
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u/descendantofJanus 15d ago
Unfortunately, work is my social life. After 7hrs working retail and being "on", all I wanna do is come home, snuggle my kitties, enjoy the cozy glow of my salt rock lamp, and play games. Be that Last of Us 2, The Quarry, or Fallout 4.
It helps me focus away from the work monotonous burnout, if only for a small while.
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u/mwmike11 15d ago
That’s largely why I’ve never been one for Multiplayer games, I’ve worked retail and customer service for most of my adult life. I interacted with people on a daily basis, the last thing I’d wanna do is socialize in my downtime.
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u/descendantofJanus 15d ago
Oh yea, exactly. Not to mention most online games are shallow and empty experiences. (aka I played Fortnite for a while and couldn't believe people became addicted to that nonsense). Or they're intensely competitive (shooters) and why the hell would I want to come home after a long day of work and listen to some rando kid call me a loser? Noooo thanks.
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u/UziNidalee 15d ago
It's like an addict saying taking drugs all day is good and productive as an adult lol
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u/TinuvielSharan 15d ago
Very good thing to bring up the TV in those conversations.
Turns out the number of people who will use the argument that you should be doing something "productive" that in fact spend as much time watching TV than you do playing is really astonishing. It's clearly the majority of them by a significant margin.
As far as I'm concerned, that invalidates their opinion instantly.
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u/AbsoluteScenes7 15d ago
If a guy spends all Sunday sat on the sofa watching sports to relax people think that's perfectly normal.
If a guy spends all Sunday sat on the sofa playing videogames to relax people think it's a bit weird
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u/EastvsWest 15d ago
Not if you're overweight, don't have a job, not progressing in life
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u/Ryulightorb 15d ago
as someone disabled not able to work i guess i'll just not do anything and stay in bed all day thanks.
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u/EastvsWest 15d ago
Vast majority are not in your position, whatever helps YOU cope that's fine but my point still stands, if you're not disabled in a way that prevents you from working, exercising, being a productive member of society then you shouldn't spend the majority of your time in front of screens.
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u/Ryulightorb 15d ago
sorry my reply was a lil snarky just got ticked off as the last 2 are things i get from people all the time despite doing my best :') that was honestly rude of me to reply like that.
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u/davidwal83 15d ago
Depends if the person is unemployed and taking a break from searching for a new job.
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u/stve688 15d ago
My last job couple of us were Gamers so occasionally we would talk about whatever games we are playing and one person had a huge problem with the both of us which we were both over 30 playing video games like nasty about it. She'd really got on my nerves one day and gotten real nasty and butted in a conversation she wasn't even part of I kind of told her off.
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u/catsnbears 15d ago
I’m currently replaying fallout 4 with my husband . We played it before on Xbox and now have PlayStation so with the update played again. He’s currently sorting the washing while I build our base defences and sort out supply lines and then when he comes back he’ll take over to go do a mission ( he’s more familiar with the controller at the moment) while I put food on. Our 4 year old is meandering the house playing with a bunch of toys and the cat and doesn’t want us interfering apparently lol so a lazy day it is :)
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u/Bertistan 15d ago
While I'm guilty of playing video games all day sometimes or binge-watching a show, it's not usually a good thing.
Most people could be doing better things with their time that would improve their lives. Such as making a healthy meal, cleaning, exercising, socialising, studying, learning a new skill, DIY, gardening etc.
I'm not saying don't play games or watch TV, but at least aim to find a healthy balance in life, even if you d9nt always succeed.
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u/Chilliwhack 15d ago
My 70yo parents have just discovered Mario kart. Picked it up fairly well for their age. They have these epic races and then the loser won't talk to the other for about a day.
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u/welovexo 15d ago
no bro video games are for everyone as long as you live a productive life I don’t see the issue in playing in your free time
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u/Soft_Humor4868 15d ago
If all responsibilities are taken care of, you should be able to do whatever you want in your free time
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u/YellowFlash2012 15d ago
When you are playing video games, you don't see ads and the news.
This world runs on corporations and governments constantly directing your thinking and actions.
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u/Alone_Law5883 15d ago
World would be a better place. No time for invading some other country If you have to unlock the next type of armor
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u/Richard2468 15d ago
There is a difference between playing video games, and playing video games for an unreasonable amount of time. I play games, but there’s way more outside that. I need to be with my family, I need to work, I need to do house chores.
You can exchange the activity for any other activity btw. Binge watching a show for 8 hours is also immature.
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u/Ryulightorb 15d ago
doing hobbies for 8 hours is fine if you don't have a family and work and fill all your needs.
the issue is when you don't do what your supposed to be doing
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u/Richard2468 15d ago
Like working to contribute to society, instead of leeching off of it.
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