- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: “Grown men shouldn’t play video games”
Posted on 7/24/24 at 10:29 am to diddlydawg7
Posted on 7/24/24 at 10:29 am to diddlydawg7
I'm 49 and I play WOWS Legends just about everyday. Frick em
Keeps my mind off of work which is a relief
Keeps my mind off of work which is a relief
This post was edited on 7/24/24 at 10:31 am
2
Posted on 7/24/24 at 10:34 am to Higgysmalls
I'm 55 and play various games. It's cheaper than bars, hookers, drugs and gambling with a far less chance of getting an STD (all of which makes my wife happy).
Posted on 7/24/24 at 10:39 am to Bard
quote:
It's cheaper than bars, hookers, drugs and gambling with a far less chance of getting an STD (all of which makes my wife happy).
In my opinion, this is one of the biggest factors for why I game to the extent I do and why so many millennials and zoomers do. The past 20+ years have seen a massive erosion in young adult standards of living. People are working longer hours for less money relative to inflation than at any point since the Great Depression. As a result, people under 35 have less disposable income than ever. On a per/hour basis, gaming is one of the cheapest hobbies on the planet. I can easily rack up a bar tab in one night higher than I spend on one AAA RPG which I happily sink 60+ hours into playing for several months.
Probably the most I have ever spent in a year on games was probably $50/month. How much is one LSU football game, one concert, one restaurant meal, hell one bar tab?
This post was edited on 7/24/24 at 11:20 am
Posted on 7/24/24 at 10:47 am to diddlydawg7
Its pretty simple....The moment I stop enjoying playing video games is the moment I will stop playing them. It doesnt matter if I'm booting up Spy Hunter on my retro emulator or something brand new..... I still get the same feeling of enjoyment I had when I was 5 playing an Atari 2600 at my cousin's house in 1983.
Posted on 7/24/24 at 10:52 am to Higgysmalls
quote:
I'm 49 and I play WOWS Legends just about everyday.
I’ve noticed a much older demographic playing WOWS and I play on PC.
Posted on 7/24/24 at 10:53 am to diddlydawg7
quote:
Red Dead Redemption is a super detailed game where you can do just about anything
I have PS3 that the kids don't play anymore. I was thinking of getting into a game like this. The system still works and connects to our network. Should I get it? what's the best way to buy the game? disc or download?
Posted on 7/24/24 at 10:55 am to mikelbr
quote:
Should I get it? what's the best way to buy the game? disc or download?
Pretty sure you could find a copy of it for like $5 or less at a local GameStop or GameXchange
Posted on 7/24/24 at 10:55 am to diddlydawg7
mind your own business
Posted on 7/24/24 at 11:00 am to Horsemeat
A friend of the family dated a girl that did puzzles and framed them. That’s the dumbest shite I have ever heard of, we laughed and laughed.
Posted on 7/24/24 at 11:03 am to diddlydawg7
quote:
Grown men shouldn’t play video games
Meh.. I'm 44 and grew up around video games and will play from time to time... It's just a form of escapism like play golf, reading books, woodworking , fishing, etc... It's and outlet to get away from the day to day.. So who cares what people think...
quote:
I’m 22
shite, you ain't a grown man yet.. You're still a kid and have nothing to worry about..
Posted on 7/24/24 at 11:08 am to diddlydawg7
As long as they don't shirk their responsibilities, what does it matter?
Posted on 7/24/24 at 11:10 am to Bard
I play in streaks. I'll play 20-30 minutes every day for a month and then not touch it for 6 months. I'm probably different than most in that I like the monotony of the same thing over and over again.
It's just a way to turn my mind off for a half hour while still engaging a little bit and not being completely passive (vs. watching TV or browsing the internet). I've been playing a half hour of NCAA every night for the last week, before that I probably hadn't played anything in several months.
It's just a way to turn my mind off for a half hour while still engaging a little bit and not being completely passive (vs. watching TV or browsing the internet). I've been playing a half hour of NCAA every night for the last week, before that I probably hadn't played anything in several months.
Posted on 7/24/24 at 11:16 am to diddlydawg7
I’m the guy that believes highly in being present, and eating shrooms. I’ll also kick everyone’s arse in Madden! I’m 51, and I play 2-3 games a week (10 minute quarters). Not single person reading my post or posting in this thread has a right to judge :lol If you’re reading a thread about gamers, don’t talk to me about what is a waste of time in life 
Posted on 7/25/24 at 6:41 pm to SG_Geaux
quote:
What you do with your leisure time?
I don't have much but I like to read or listen to the occasional podcast. I have so many projects going that I can't justify much leisure. Life is short, people that play video games for hours a day are frittering away their brief time on earth.
Posted on 7/25/24 at 8:01 pm to diddlydawg7
What are you contributing to society?
And that’s why adults don’t play video games.
Adults are strapped for time with family, job, board meetings, and church commitments. Maybe a little vacation. We help to build a good life for others, and are rewarded by the nature of the work.
You’ll get there. I hope.
And that’s why adults don’t play video games.
Adults are strapped for time with family, job, board meetings, and church commitments. Maybe a little vacation. We help to build a good life for others, and are rewarded by the nature of the work.
You’ll get there. I hope.
Posted on 7/25/24 at 8:51 pm to kingbob
quote:and then wonders why he can’t get ahead LOL. Take that time that you are wasting (yes) and start a business
I happily sink 60+ hours into playing for several months
Posted on 7/26/24 at 7:02 am to diddlydawg7
I previously thought no.. since opened up Atleast a little to it ever since I started playing animal crossing with my little girl. She loves building stuff together and I’m not about to take that smile off her face. I mean that’s different than playing 4 hours of call of duty straight
Posted on 7/26/24 at 7:40 am to diddlydawg7
quote:
I think the reason older people don’t think adults should play video games is because they didn’t grow up and experience the highly immersive and impressive form of entertainment that they’ve become
Is this really true though? People in their 40s/Gen X didn't grow up with Pac-Man, Arcades and Pong on the Atari. They grew up with advanced Nintendo games, Playstation and computer games. Maybe not as advanced as what we have today but still pretty interactive and high tech compared to the 70s and 80s.
It's really more of a maturity issue. Some people just never really "grow up" and we are seeing more and more of these. It's not just reflected in video game usage but other aspects of life as well.
Posted on 7/26/24 at 7:58 am to diddlydawg7
Video games, like all other entertainment, are fine in moderation, and possibly life altering levels of bad with excess.
Posted on 7/26/24 at 9:17 am to The Third Leg
quote:
possibly life altering levels of bad with excess.
Yea, CFB 25 is not good for my family life
Page 8 of 13
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News