Do you think it's okay for grown men to play video games regularly?

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rjroy3 · Accepted Answer

Yes, as long as he meets his obligations and isn't complaining about his place in life. A big part of life is being happy. If he meets his responsibilities. Can take care of himself and likes to blow off steam in video games.

Who the hell am I to say that's wrong? I used to do that quite a bit and only stopped because I wanted to radically shift my life which was going to require more of my energy. I haven't seriously played games in over two years.

I'm in a position now to where I can do that again now and it fit in with my life and I intend to lol. Plan to drop $1k into a nice gaming laptop, specialty headset, mouse and a 1 year subscription of World of Warcraft. It's going to be amazing lol.

Haven't done it yet tho. Putting it off to handle a few adulting matters. But I'm still gonna go out. Still have a dating life. Still going to travel. Still workout. Still work. Still experience life outside of it.

To me there's little difference between someone who reads for pleasure and someone who plays videogames. at least videogames require goal setting, accomplishments and community. Reading you're just tuning out from the world but for some reason we only judge video games

bamesjond0069 · Accepted Answer

No. Grown men should not.

Ammi_goldie806 · Accepted Answer

In my opinion, I think if he's making a lot of money off of it like pewdiepie, markiplier, or other reactors yes I think that's good for them and they can work from home from there cuz they're working and they're having fun at the exact same time. And I stay by this quote it says" do what you love not do it for the money"but if he just playing games and he has no job then he needs to get up and get a job while he can play on the game on the weekends or when he has time. Also my opinion I think if they are too much on the game and they only spend time on the game unless likely on his girlfriend or his boyfriend then he needs to get off the game in the game shouldn't be nowhere in the house.

Udhrhiddu · Accepted Answer

No. Be a man.

ShaTTeredMasterpeace · Answer

Sure. So long as they don't be consumed by it. Playing video games is a hobby and I'm all for people having hobbies. But there has to be balance.

WalsallGuy90 · Answer

Of course it is. I play video games on a fairly regular basis, it's a hobby for me, just the same as reading, writing, watching films and listening to music. It's not my only hobby by any means, I also perform improvised comedy (in the pre-Covid world at least), I've made short films, and I run a pretty popular social group in my city and co-run another national one. But video games are a fun way to spend time, and there are plenty of games out there that are specifically aimed at adults because of the content in them, whether it be violence, language, or sex.

The problem is when someone, adult or child, is playing video games to the detriment of their day-to-day life. If someone is spending 12 hours a day playing games and not working, only getting up to eat or use the toilet, and not bothering to form meaningful interactions with other people or try doing something else once in a while, then yes, that is a problem. But as part of a healthy life balance there's no difference between playing games for three hours or watching a fairly long movie or reading a book for three hours.

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

Yes, grown women too, otherwise they are boring (to me anyway).

Entertainment matters, no one sits there questioning whether or not an adult should spend a frequent amount of time watching tv, and yet video games are a superior form or entertainment because of the interactivity, but for whatever reason a few people think it's childish.

Most adult men either play video games, sports, or both, and want a girl who does also.
granted I personally hate sports because it's a repetative, boring waste of time that provides no mental stimulation and risks injury, but to each their own.

So I have a better question, do you think it's ok for a grown woman to be controlling or judgmental over other adult's choices in entertainment? Because I don't.

Floppy2112 · Answer

I don't give a rat's ass about video games, but I ain't here to judge. If you like them, enjoy! It's none of my business and no I don't think it's a bad thing for an adult to do. Anything that takes one's mind away from the shitshow going on outside the door is a good thing.

hellionthesagereborn · Answer

Like with everything else in life, its perfectly fine in moderation. I mean its no different then sports or romance movies or tv in general, what have you, as long as its not all consuming or being used to distract you from other parts of your life, then its fine.

jshm2 · Answer

Obviously. Do you think it's "ok" to read books, watch TV or go to movies regularly? Then why the disparity with games?

Just because you have it in your head they are "kiddy," doesn't mean they are.

I think it's moronic and a waste of time to play golf. But there are people who find value in it and it's their thing. Just because I hate it, doesn't mean it's "wrong" for everyone.

AD240pCharlie · Answer

Do you think it's ok for an adult to watch TV regularly? Movies? Read? If the answer to any of those is "yes", then it's a yes for this one as well.
I really don't get why society looks down on video games as somehow being an "inferior" form of entertainment...
"You spend an hour before bed reading books? God, it's really time to grow up!" If you think that sounds ridiculous but not when it's about video games, then your intelligence level is medically worrying...

Massageman · Answer

"regularly" is not the term I would use in this case. I drink orange juice "regularly", but it only take about ten seconds a day, and let's me swallow my pills more easily. If someone play games so ADDICTIVELY or FREQUENTLY or IN SUCH or TO THE EXCLUSION OF OTHER THINGS IN LIFE,  THEN  it becomes a social crutch or addiction and NOT a good thing.

0112358 · Answer

I guess. It's not so much a kids thing as a generational thing. Some neighborhoods you see old guys playing cards - it's not like they played video games as kids and switched to cards when they got old.

so I don't see them as any worse than watching tv, playing board games, or wasting time on the internet.

however I do find it odd for people who are grown ups to define their identity by any of those things.

courtney06 · Answer

As long as it’s okay for me not to date those kinds of men ☺️

WindAtMyBack · Answer

I've been playing video games for 45 years. I made a living and retired during that time. I don't see why it's a problem.

For the record, my father would be 101 if he was alive. He is the one who got me started playing video games and played them himself.

Brainsbeforebeauty · Answer

As long as it's not interfering with their work, personal relationships, it shouldn't be an issue... Like with most things, it's a matter of finding that healthy balance between recreation and addiction. If it's interfering with work, or personal relationships, that's when it could become an Issue...

Kas19 · Answer

Absolutey! As long as it's not an obsession/addiction and gets in the way of you functioning like a regular human. Video games are a great stress reliever and help with your motor skills.

Fortnite is the exception. I don't know why I hate that game, but I do.

MrNameless · Answer

Absolutely 100% nothing wrong with this. It's a great stress reliever and away to escape from the world for an hour or few.

Most people still live a functional normal life and can juggle video games with obligations in the real world (work, family/relationships, chores). I think people that are addicted to videogames have a deeper underlying issue

weasley8 · Answer

What do you mean by regularly? If it’s something that he enjoys from time to time, that’s fine. If he spends all of his free time on it, that’s a bit annoying. If it gets in the way of his ability to spend time with people he cares about, or interferes with his productivity, that’s ridiculous.

An hour ish a day is fine. Past that I think it starts to get a bit unhealthy. And adults shouldn’t get mad and throw tantrums about losing either.

volleyball_bigirl · Answer

As long as important stuff is getting done and it's not causing problems financially or otherwise it's an ok addiction in my opinion.
There has to be a good mix of actual physical unwind and mental/virtual unwind. I don't want to be with a couch potato that only plays video games but playing video games isn't bad if in moderation. Even an hour or two a day as long as they are not a slob and get regular exercise I may even play the game with them.

Finchie40 · Answer

Yes , playing video games is equivalent to watching tv , Now if he is in a relationship and constantly ignoring his girl then that can be an issue and if he is lazy as shit then I can see why a girl would get upset but if he is only playing for a few hours after he worked all day and he is just relaxing then she shouldn’t say shit

Darren_Roselaw · Answer

It is okay as long as video games don't mess with their responsibilities as grown ups.

It is also important to remember not to make video games as the only meaning for their lives. Video games are just short term meaningless pleasures.

True meaning in life comes from having families, romantic partners, and friends.

ChrisMaster69 · Answer

Yes damn right it is.

If you have a job that potentially can result in a fair amount of stress or similar levels of braining. Then gaming is one of best and quickest way to reduce that stress, let your brain dump tons of thoughts.

as with all things, extremes are dodgy, however a few hours a day or maybe a full day session with mates and pizza is fine.

a huge number of people I know are devout gamers, some of older lot have played from day one and still going.

perfectchaos · Answer

As long as it doesn't effect the rest of their life. It's like everything. Cycling is good for you and I really enjoy it. Sometimes I'll stay at the park all day. No one comes up to me and say that is immature. It's a difference of preference. My ex was addicted to the office. I didn't hate on her call it immature. It's what she liked and that's ok.

aaliyah_cloud · Answer

Yes, everyone has hobbies and things that they enjoy doing. As long as it's not getting in the way of more important things such as a relationship or his work.

jgokgotit · Answer

Is it ok for grown women to spend money on shopping? It is a personal preference and hobby just like playing games is. As long as they are handling business and not neglecting family, there is nothing wrong with it. Same with women shopping. It is ok to go clothes shopping so long as your shopping does not cause financial strain on the family. It is all about balance.

Angelo75 · Answer

Funny question.
It would be in the same zone as:
"Is it OK for grown women to:
- Watch soap series and believe in em
- Hold hands with female friends
- Gossip
- Whisper stuff in ears of their female friends and go all giggly
- Eat candy/lots of sweets

And the list goes on and on.

skeetskeetskeet · Answer

They are fun sometimes but I talk to much shit to be on there playing socom or gta with a bunch of kids... They are fine for a minute but its a very slippery slope into dorkdom

Anpu23 · Answer

Yes, I find it ridiculous to stop someone from doing something they enjoy. As long as your bills are paid, and that isn't all you do, then some gaming time isn't going to hurt anyone. (Disclosure: I make video games, specifically for adults)

Ms_Vanderquack · Answer

It's a decent way to relax at the end of the week or something. But not I'd that's all they ever do. Hell, I was blasting some mother fucking demons before work tonight. But if it gets in the way of productivity it's a real problem.

clampfan101 · Answer

No age is too old to enjoy video games. There’s a very sweet and fun lady in her 80s playing video games like Skyrim on YouTube called Shirley Curry. So many people love her.

The trouble with video games is the same as any other fun activity, which is that some people let the fun distract them too much from their responsibilities. But that’s not the fault of whatever it is they’re doing for fun. Anyone responsible with their time has no reason to not be enjoying games of any kind.

Matt57 · Answer

Sure, but I also think it depends on the person. I think it’s a little more acceptable for me, a single 21 year old college student, to play for a few hours a day at the most, than my 30 year old brother-in-law who’s a husband and father to play til 3am and cause him to sleep in til 9-11 am sometimes.

LEADFOOTboi · Answer

as long as we get our business done... "regularly" is ok... but make sure our business is done... including school, work, makin love to the lady... priorities first Q u Q
my manager says OT isn't worth it to him... cuz he'd rather be lazy, but he has debt to pay off... i make a hearty chonk less than him, and i will take OT any time offered so far... and if i'm not working at the farm or OT on my day off, i'm working on my car... or doing errands... there is much to do

ChiTown33 · Answer

Why wouldn't it be. I mean i used to be a gamer. But i just haven't found any game rhat has grabbed hold of me since WoW. Now when i look back on it a do see a lot of my life i spent slaying virtual dragons when i could have been slaying real ones. I had fun. I don't regret the time i spent. But i think i'm just done with that time of my life.

kingofthellamas · Answer

I don't like them myself, but I don't see why not. I mean, what's the difference between a night in front of the TV or a night gaming? At least gaming can be social, and it is far less brain-dead.
Or do you mean something more? Are there signs that this individual is playing games at the neglect of priorities, like, working, eating, taking proper care of themselves?

AdithyaR · Answer

As long as you can balance the other aspects of your life that is important to you, it's fine. It's all about balance. Any hobby or job or even relationship can be bad for you if you don't have balance.
Gaming is a great stress buster and also nowadays a a great way to be social and meet new friends.

RP_Blackburn · Answer

You think it's okay for grown women to watch TV regularly? For old people to do puzzles or read fiction regularly? It's a fucking hobby and everyone benefits from having a one. If it doesn't hurt anyone it's not anyone's business. Don't hobby-shame.

IAMNathanael · Answer

As long as It doesn't get in the way of important responsibilities.

MadBoy · Answer

I mean... Games are just a hobby and a way to kill time and either relax or release pent up energy depending on the game. As long as they don't do what I do and use them as a way to escape from reality and do nothing but crave the fantasies within to keep themselves from having an existential crisis or overstep and commit the irreversible sin of suicide. ... I think I need to go see my therapist again.

Paige90 · Answer

No I don't think it's ok. At a certain age it's time to grow up.

yolo18 · Answer

Yeah, I don't see the problem. Better he's stuck in his "man cave" having fun with his mates on a game, than going out clubbing, always with his mates, without you. At least his home with you🤷🏽‍♀️

wingattebaby16 · Answer

yes, as long as he knows i have needs too. when i walk in his game room, wearing little or nothing, he had better Pause his game and "play" with me for while.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

I think if a grown man has a girlfriend or wife and he spends more time with the video games than her, I feel she should make him aware of it

Justacatlady · Answer

Yes I also feel it’s fine for grown women to play. I know I do 🙃

Bubbles45 · Answer

Yeah that's pretty normal if you ask me, I do the same.

Hurlyburly · Answer

Umm sure, why wouldn't it be 🤨 I think we're way past the point where video games were considered to be for children only.

TallAnon · Answer

As a game developer, I'm sure you can guess my answer.

shortster · Answer

What is wrong with video games? Personally I'd much rather be playing Settlers of Catan than Call of Duty. But finding two or three other people to sit around a table for about an hour is difficult when you work nights.

RolandCuthbert · Answer

Okay. Now my feelings are hurt. :( I don't play regularly. But I used to.

Yaaten · Answer

I don't play "video games", I play computer games, and no, why would there be anything "wrong with it"? What about women who play computer games? Why is it just men that are mentioned within this question?

Toast792 · Answer

As long as they are mature enough to balance gaming with their adult responsibilities, then why wouldn't it be? It's no different from some guys being 'car guys' and working on cars in their free time.

bellybuttonlint · Answer

If it's their full time job (yes, there are gamers who make money) then yes.

But if it distracts them from other parts of life like kids and a family, or it affects their work performance than no, it is not ok.

Outofthegrey · Answer

I'm the sole provider of my household and pay all of the bills. I'll damn well do what I want with my spare time.

HitTheQuanYin · Answer

There is nothing wrong with playing video games. The issue is if they play videogames for hours and hours while neglecting his grown men duties.

TheUniqueOne96 · Answer

I don't see why not, as long as it doesn't stop them from doing what they do in terms of necessities, then why not? How someone enjoys their free time is their own choice.

Exterminatore · Answer

I don’t see how a grown man has time. Especially one who is married and/or has children.  However if business is getting handled why not?

CindyRuns · Answer

I don't mind it to a point...  Whatever he needs to decompress at the end of the day is fine with me... as long as it doesn't involve chasing other women !!!

Gwenhwyfar · Answer

Yes as long as they’re not obsessed and they take care of their girlfriends too

sk2020 · Answer

Of course, video games are ageless and fun af. The phrasing of the question insinuates that playing video games regularly makes a man less of a man or immature and I thoroughly disagree with that

Daisy007 · Answer

Yes, of course. As long as it doesn't take place over more important things. I play videogames myself & still have a life outside of them :)

hellacray · Answer

Well as long as he's taking care of his other priorities. You know earning money and paying the bills.

I don't see anything wrong with playing games everyday.

Some people like to watch tv shows others like to play video games.

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

It's fine. Playing video games for lots of hours a day then I think that's very immature unless its his job to play video games online.

fonduegirl · Answer

For me, gaming is a sign of intelligence. I'd very much prefer so long it doesn't interfere with his work / sex life.

Man_wearing_a_tie · Answer

Why should there be a problem? Playing video games, like listening to music or reading a book, is just a hobby.

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