In my mind the foosball tables and video games are a way of demonstrating that a company cares more about your actual productivity than whether you appear to be

In my mind the foosball tables and video games are a way of demonstrating that a company cares more about your actual productivity than whether you appear to be busy all hours of the day. The times when I'm really productive are more on the scale of sprints than marathons, and it's valuable to sometimes do something other than sit in front of a computer if I'm not feeling productive. Personally I'd never play video games during the workday because they destroy my ability to concentrate, but I appreciate the sentiment.