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As someone who gets intensely bored with even the best video games after an hour or less I'm really amazed anyone would have the time to play that many games an
by jsz0 17y ago
As someone who gets intensely bored with even the best video games after an hour or less I'm really amazed anyone would have the time to play that many games and expect to actually complete each one in its entirety. Video gaming has that weird addictive drive to it for some people that I do not think is healthy. You might like good wine but you don't drink wine 8 hours a day. You don't obsessively consume every good bottle of wine you own. You don't sit around stressing out about not consuming and finishing enough wine. If you do these things you're not a wine lover; you're an alcoholic.
I think rabid video game fans should consider this point strongly. Part of having good taste is being selective because it's impossible to consume everything. Are these all good games? Maybe but you have a finite amount of time in your life. You need to plan accordingly. It may include making tough choices like playing video game X instead of video game Y but you'll survive and your life won't be significantly worse off no matter what choice you make.
- pmichaud 17y agoYour point is well taken, but here's another perspective, from a person who consumes a moderate amount of games, and actually produces games as well. I see every new game as a chance to be inspired by the artistry that goes into them. Of course there is plenty of crap out there, but an increasing number of games are undeniably amazing works of art. I want to experience as much of that wonder as I can. I want to see every mind blowing painting. I want to hear all amazing the music the world has to offer. Games are no different for me.