I think it is. Sitting around playing videos games for hours at a time when you're in your 30's is immature to me.
Do you think gaming is immature?
If they don't have a job and isn't able to support themselves then it's a problem. As long as they're not addicted to it playing like that day after day, week after week, month after month, etc. then they're fine. But it tends to happen if they play games like MMORPGs where there is virtually no end, or even most RPGs are very lengthy and consume large amounts of time.
Also it's not immature if they really have the competitive skills to become competitor in E-Sports and are practicing to compete against other players that are in the whole Pro-Gaming kind of career. Where they play against each other and the winner actually gets paid. But not everyone can get that good, but if it's something they are trying and attempting to, just let them, after all if they succeed there's a return on investment, such as a cash prize. But that's only if they make it to the finals of a competition and are ranked in the top 3 or so. They won't know until they've tried, and if that was their goal for doing so, better to give them some encouragement and hope things work out.
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I'm 26. When I was a kid, I used to game hours on end. When I was in high school and they had online gaming for the Xbox, my friends and I used to play together online for hours (YEAH, HALO!!!). It was fun back then.
However, during my first year of college, I became bored of video game... and I ultimately stopped playing after my first year of college. I no longer like video games anymore, because I find them to be boring. I'm more into fitness, sports, fashion, travel and just new experiences these days.
I don't think gaming is immature at all. I just think that it's boring, and there's better things I can do with my time. That's all.
I think maturity, as immaturity, is mostly found in the way one does something, not (necessarily) in what that thing is. For example, I find loud brides-to be and their future bridesmaids screaming in rental limos at night highly immature. Especially considering that one of those women is about to marry. There are, in my opinion, more mature ways of preparing and getting excided for one's wedding day.
I also find hunting innocent animals in order to affirm oneself immature. Affirming oneself can be done in other ways.
However, I do not find video games immature in themselves. Yes, I find immaturity in the way some people play them, forgetting about the real world, about their responsibilities and about nurturing and caring for the people they love and who love them. I find immaturity in the way they play sometimes, in games such as League of Legends, where it happens often times that players offend and pick on team mates. But playing video games in one's free time is perfectly alright with me.
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No. Its entertaining. You get to be creative. And it's kind of a fun escape from reality (for me at least) I don't think its immature. I consider it an art. Some games are made with beautiful graphics and I appreciate the creators behind it. there's also so many different types of games you can play (Action, Horror, Simulation, Story lines, etc.). I think maybe you've never gotten into a game? I feel that once you truly find a game that you like you'll learn to appreciate and find joy in it. I don't think you should say its immature until you've tried to understand and try the perspective of someone who enjoys playing games.
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I know guys are going to be super defensive to this answer lol. Yes girl! It is. When I was younger I liked video games, but I grew out of it. There aren’t a lot of successful guys who are super into video games. It’s much more mature for men to get out there and focus on work and adventure then to sit inside on there as and play games.
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Its no more a waste of time than window shopping, or painting, or sewing, gardening, watching tv etc.
Its just one of a thousand hobbies people have.
The only time gaming becomes a problem is when it goes from being a hobby someone spends time on, to being the ONLY thing they spend time on.
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What about a 53 year old retired man? I worked for 32 years, and 30 at the same financial institution and I like to play on line poker for as long as I can. I get over to see my parents twice a week and go on two dates a week. I personally think if a guy is taking care of all of the things he needs to and has a full time job, I wouldn't say that's immature. I'd say that's trying to stay balanced in life. Now if a guy is in his 30's without a job & let's say he's doing
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Nope it's just something to pass time. Most people pass time through doing things like watching tv, surfing the net, netflix, being here on GAG , reading a book, watching a movie, etc. it's no different than playing a game. It's only immature if that's all you do all the time, you don't have your shit together and have no intention to get your shit together.
Plus like other forms of media gaming isn't just only for kids and is healthy in moderation. Sometimes I play games when I get the time just to have a bit of a break from university. If I was working full time and doing other things then I'd probably play games full time just to relax. It's something that should be done for fun around your life and that's not immature. If gami rules your life than yeah that is quite immature. -
It really depends. I have cousins who have social anxiety and are ill with cancer so they end up playing games all day. Some do work too so after work they normally just play games.
It becomes immature if they troll, and try to hurt other people while playing games. There are some idiots who have a sad life and instead of helping themselves, they go online in game to cyber bully others. These people are the true immature gamers who need to see a psychologist for help. You'd be surprised that there are some 40 year olds who choose to do this. -
It can certainly be a time waster, but I don't think it's immature. Originally, computer games were almost exclusively an adult thing. I had probably been playing games for 5-7 years before I ever heard of anyone under 18 playing them. Heck, very few people under 18 had even seen a computer or console either one.
The only thing I really think is not mature is that adults should have enough self discipline to not play for hours and hours. But as long as they are being responsible and doing the things that need done in life, then I think it's fine.
At least it's not as mindless as what people did before computers - which is sit around for hours playing solitaire with a deck of cards. People who are unmotivated always find ways to waste their time. Games just make it very easy, and the game industry takes advantage of that. After all, "really addicting" is one of the best "compliments" you can give a game. -
if there is anything that is immature then it's say "gaming is immature" gaming is more like watching a movie but you are the main character and you "live" the movie. and it's fun!
and gaming is also going in a really nice direction (VR) which will be making it more popular for all people (boys and girls)
i really enjoy being able to tell such stories and that why i'm going to college about gamedesign.
so don't just call gaming immature or dumb, since it's really taking over a large part of the entertainment industry (and still growing) - 675 opinions shared on Technology & Internet topic.
it seems like the demographic for games is between 18-35... these age ranges play the most
Games have evolved so much to the point that it's very very immersive...
ya it's immature if you live in a game - and completely neglect real life... like a kid sitting in his basement all day playing WOW lol
I mean it's really no different than watching a show BUT I will say one thing that supports what you are saying
- I notice when I read books, watch shows or movies --> even though they are just different forms of passing time... with books, movies or shows I feel connected to my real life. Things stick out and help me change as a person
--> with video games I never ever get that... games have zero influence on my real life and I think that's the problem here -
im 32 and i spend a lot time gaming... so does my girlfriend and all my friends. Actually while were on the subject of friends we have all moved away from our home town so we rarely get to see each other these days, but we do spend 2-3hrs a night talking to each other online (when real life permits of course).
If werent for online gaming we wouldn't be in touch with each other nearly as much as we are not ones for idly sitting on the phone chatting. I've also made friends with random people all around the world through gaming.
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I think certain games and certain attitudes towards video games can be very childish. Playing for hours on end, watching movies for hours on end, really just sitting in front of a tv for hours on end is kind of childish. There are some games, i would argue, that have incredible stories that movies, tv shows or even books couldn't pull off in the same manner or with the same depth. And the same can be said for those other mediums of story telling. But just like you have those action movies with no plot, tv shows with horrible acting, or books with bad writing, your going to have video games exactly like that.
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I'm 24, highly successful, over 100k in the bank, engineering degree, engaged, and I do well for myself.
My girl and I sometimes play World of Warcraft together. Why? Because it's fun and sometimes it's nice to just unwind every now and then. I'm a strong advocate of work hard and play hard. If someone enjoys video games, then who cares? It would only be immature if they put video games over their life priorities. -
That's because you don't like gaming, otherwise you would think differently.
Do you know that the average gamer is in their 30's? And that most videogames are targeted to them?
Gaming is a very popular and common practice among people in their 30's, you thinking is inmature just because you don't like it is inmature, it's like saying classical music is boring just because you don't like it. -
Only if it cuts into time for real world stuff.
Like work, relationships, responsibilities, etc.
Other than that, its fun.
I mean I can sit on my ass and play sims for over half the day if I want to hahah but I'm still a healthy, functional person. -
I don't care. If it's fun, relaxing, entertaining, and legal, and I enjoy doing it, I will do it. I'm not going to get to a certain age and say...
''you know that fun, relaxing, entertaining thing I do sometimes?''
''Yea? what about it?''
''Well.. I'm going to stop doing it because I'm older now''
I watch cartoons, play games, among other things. I will do all of those things until I die.
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Is it immature that I work a design/engineering job 40+ hours a week, workout... spend all day out of the house, going about my business, and spend an hour or two playing a game before bed, a few nights per week?
It's all priorities... I certainly think some gamers take it to highly immature levels, no doubt. If they let gaming inhibit their success and social lives, it's certainly not good... -
Compared to sitting around watching tv? Or YouTube? Or reading novels?
Everyone has things they do for fun. What’s the problem?
I have friends that live 1000km away, yet I can still play games with them and have a ton of fun without flying out to meet them every week. I think it’s awesome. I’m sure you like things that other people find lame too. -
Yes, but it isn't bad, since its for entertainment purpose , its like watching movies, and. Holding your cellphone
The difference when your playing game, your able to express yourself have fun around
I finished around 10 games or more
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It is a hobby like any other. What makes video games any valid as a hobby than gardening or reading? I dont see how it is immature or childish. It is only immature if it is the only thing someone does and they do not work or fulfill other responsibilities but to enjoy it in your free time is nothing different than shopping or watching series etc. It is a great social activity for many people including myself. I have met awesome people through gaming and I find it enjoyable.
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No, screw that opinion. Its a hobby and something to enjoy after you had a stressful week. Following that logic its also immature to watch tv, go shopping with friends for the sole purpose of shopping and to go to a bar.
Let people have there hobbies and don't you dare judge them because you dislike them. This attitude is an instant TURN OFF and and instant AVOID. -
Single player games are just modern era novels. If you think reading a a good book is immature, then sure, playing a game is immature too.
As for multiplayer games, they're just the modern era of sports. If you're not familiar with esports, its a growing global phenomenon. The NFL is worth a billion dollars. Esports is going to be way more than that because of its international appeal. I'm sure a hundred years ago, people thought football was immature too. -
What do YOU do to relax and unwind? I think getting drunk every weekend is immature, but millions of adults do it.
As long as they're not shirking adult responsibilities, avoiding real people all of the time, then nothing wrong with it, in my opinion. -
For most men, gaming is stress relief. Playing in and of itself isn't bad. Its bad and immature when you shoo your kids out during a online match or you ask your wife to wait on you hand and foot while you do so. As long as its not irresponsible and not hindering positve progress I see nothing wrong with playing video games in your spare time.
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