> you don't come out the other end with any tangible real-life skill, that would be useful outside of the game. Replace "the game" with "the small sphere of sp

> you don't come out the other end with any tangible real-life skill, that would be useful outside of the game. Replace "the game" with "the small sphere of specialisation" and this applies to learning a great many things which don't generalise, many of which don't make you money either. Your friend doesn't have a critique of video games, he has just discovered relaxation and/or hobbies.