I really hate the stigma revolving adults playing video games

Khodro

I'm 34 and still play video games a lot. I basically grew up through the rise of video games. It's something I've done since I was 5.


My wife once asked me when I thought I'd stop playing games. I asked her why I had to stop.

Now she plays with me as well.


It's also something I get to do with my kids. They love it. We love playing together.

It's really not a kid thing anymore. Besides, very few games are made for kids now. There seem to be more "Mature" rated games that "Everyone" rated games.


I say play no matter how old you are.

ianmia

Play till you can't anymore, playing video games uses more mental capacity then watching tv or movies, nothing wrong with it. The stigma is caused by people who play instead of work or be productive at other times of the day or week.

mr_skeltal_80

MrJuanMata

Probably just because some older people like your parents didn't grow up playing games

And Yayyy, you got a GF, I'm happy for you man

nicholasd30

There is nothing wrong with playing video games as an adult. Your not doing anything wrong. I still play them and am 30.

Jblue8298

elian

brandonl1226

eliansukke180 wrote:

yukongirl123

^

First thing I thought Khodros got a girlfriend..Good for him!

Second thing..move out of your parents basement!

empathy77

I'm 33 and I'd play video games all day if I could. I just started Batman: Arkham Origins, I can only squeeze in a few hours a week though.

Edit: As for the action figures, I have an entire designated to my nerdiness and oh yea, its awesome!

NeoSEC28

eliansukke180 wrote:

JimJ321

I am 34 and play TSTO all the time. I have two young children who nap a lot so I have free time at night, plus we go to bed early. It is a perfectly normal activity.
I used to buy every new console and big game, but my wife told me I get can't a ps4 since i only have used my ps3 for Blue ray the past 3 years. She has a point.


Edit..Needed to explain what I use ps3 for

NeoSEC28

I still play the Xbox from time to time depending on how busy i am, still enjoy playing it too and i'm in my 30s

Things like that is the same as people not understanding/not liking racing but enjoy going to the pub for beers every night, certain things people dont agree with or understand but you do what makes you happy, thats what it all about

Khodro wrote:

I ask my gf if she wants to sit down and play with me and she tells me that she's a grown woman. I didn't know there was an age limit for having fun?

How old is your gf? You gone for the older woman Fair play too ya

stingray1122

eliansukke180 wrote:

Khodro is a dog! :shock:

brandonl1226

Anyone who thinks games are only for kids hasn't played "The last of us"

Jblue8298

JimJ321 wrote:

I am 34 and play TSTO all the time. I have two young children who nap a lot so I have free time at night, plus we go to bed early. It is a perfectly normal activity.
I used to buy every new console and big game, but my wife told me I get can't a ps4 since i only have used my ps3 for Blue ray the past 3 years. She has a point.

sting, this is good team name if we need one

stingray1122

Jblue8298 wrote:

JimJ321 wrote:

I am 34 and play TSTO all the time. I have two young children who nap a lot so I have free time at night, plus we go to bed early. It is a perfectly normal activity.
I used to buy every new console and big game, but my wife told me I get can't a ps4 since i only have used my ps3 for Blue ray the past 3 years. She has a point.

sting, this is good team name if we need one

Blueray?

Jblue8298

stingray1122 wrote:

Jblue8298 wrote:

JimJ321 wrote:

I am 34 and play TSTO all the time. I have two young children who nap a lot so I have free time at night, plus we go to bed early. It is a perfectly normal activity.
I used to buy every new console and big game, but my wife told me I get can't a ps4 since i only have used my ps3 for Blue ray the past 3 years. She has a point.

sting, this is good team name if we need one

Blueray?

and an avatar candidate

Wijsheid

Stigma? There is no stigma around adults playing videogames...

stingray1122

Jblue8298 wrote:

stingray1122 wrote:

Jblue8298 wrote:

JimJ321 wrote:

I am 34 and play TSTO all the time. I have two young children who nap a lot so I have free time at night, plus we go to bed early. It is a perfectly normal activity.
I used to buy every new console and big game, but my wife told me I get can't a ps4 since i only have used my ps3 for Blue ray the past 3 years. She has a point.

sting, this is good team name if we need one

Blueray?

and an avatar candidate

yukongirl123

^Perfect for you two!

MISTER ZOMBEE

Jblue8298 wrote:

and an avatar candidate

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