I play videogames because I love them (primary reason). I do have to specify I play mostly indie games, single player only (or couch/lan coop). That being said,

I play videogames because I love them (primary reason). I do have to specify I play mostly indie games, single player only (or couch/lan coop). That being said, they are great for slowly reducing my brain load. If I do something too "simple", my brain goes back to work: way more engaging and challenging. Videogames are (based on choice) somewhat of an hybrid in intensity, giving me the possibility to slowly reduce the brain load, so that a simple activity afterwards is possible, without thinking about work.