Support NeoGAF

[Ainem Enamas]

Gaming for me is very special as I always have liked video games. I have Series X and it's such a nice thing to have in my life now. Gaming brings me joy, enthusiast I am, YouTube videos about games, following news stories. Reading NeoGAF, you guys are very dear to me.

How about you?

 

[Saiyan-Rox]

I like gaming as a friend and nothing further

 

[mansoor1980]

 

[Sintoid]

Almost 50 years I play
You tell me...

 

[Ainem Enamas]

I like gaming as a friend and nothing further

Yes, because further means microtransactions

 

[MayauMiao]

Video game is a great way to kill boredom and helped me understand about how computer works. I can't think of a better hobby than this.

 

[Saiyan-Rox]

Yes, because further means microtransactions

Don't ruin the friendship

 

[Ainem Enamas]

Almost 50 years I play
You tell me...

You probably sleep with games, because the cases are everywhere and you can't escape.
Mario probably walks out of a pipe in the middle of the night and you don't even notice him, because you are asleep

 

[dmaul1114]

I'm mid 40s and have loved gaming for going on 35 years. Probably enjoy it now more than every. Easily my top hobby with watching and following sports second.

 

[Ainem Enamas]

Don't ruin the relationship

If you pay for extra cosmetics I think it's already over

 

[Kurotri]

Gaming's been a huge part of my life and it brought me cool memories

 

[Bonfires Down]

I just come here because I enjoy suffering.

 

[Big Baller]

Thats one terrible setup OP

 

[jshackles]

I started tracking all the games I finished in 2014. I'm now up to over 600 finished games in the last 10 years.

Gaming is a huge part of my life and has been since I was little. It's become part of my identity.

 

[Sintoid]

You probably sleep with games, because the cases are everywhere and you can't escape.
Mario probably walks out of a pipe in the middle of the night and you don't even notice him, because you are asleep

Nah, I only play with them

 

[RoboFu]

I honestly could care less for about 90% of every game I play today, but there seems to always be a souls game or Nintendo game that keeps me in. I find most games only care about cutscenes and " cinematic " aspect and that most gamers champion those type of boring single player experiences.

 

[Edellus]

Same. I like to watch tech stuff about games (DF), listen to podcasts (Last Stand Media), news (Skill Up, this site), rankings and lists (gameranks), documentaries (noclip), essays (Jacob Geller), etc.

I've always been playing games on Playstation consoles, but I'm interested to hear about all games, no matter the platform. It's such a varied entertainment field that I find it hard to get tired of it.

I also don't feel all the doom and gloom about games that seems to plague this site and others. Every year is a great year for gaming to me (as a consumer). I also tend to only talk about and engage in things and games I'm interested in and/or enjoy, which is also in contrast to a lot of people who seem to rather talk (or talk trash) about games and things they don't like, or even actively dislike.

 

[Ainem Enamas]

Same. I like to watch tech stuff about games (DF), listen to podcasts (Last Stand Media), news (Skill Up, this site), rankings and lists (gameranks), documentaries (noclip), essays (Jacob Geller), etc.

I've always been playing games on Playstation consoles, but I'm interested to hear about all games, no matter the platform. It's such a varied entertainment field that I find it hard to get tired of it.

I also don't feel all the doom and gloom about games that seems to plague this site and others. Every year is a great year for gaming to me (as a consumer). I also tend to only talk about and engage in things and games I'm interested in and/or enjoy, which is also in contrast to a lot of people who seem to rather talk (or talk trash) about games and things they don't like, or even actively dislike.

Feeling this post!

 

[diffusionx]

 

[March Climber]

I treat gaming like how heavy book readers treat books.

It is my favorite hobby and regardless of what news or events happen around it. The feeling of checking out a game I haven’t played before, whether old or new, is always an exciting experience. I’m thankful for all of these remasters and re-releases, for game preservation sake, so that I don’t need to hunt down old rare classics for insane prices because I prefer doing things legally.

Just like books there will always an insurmountable amount of content to enjoy, whether past or present, so you have to find your fun.

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

I love gaming but there's certain trends that have been happening even with Japanese games that's been turning me off

But I've been playing more older games as a result of that

 

[Wildebeest]

I like them 7/10.

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

I'd rather play games than watch most tv shows these days.

 

[Danjin44]

It’s one of my favourite hobby but it’s nothing more than hobby not my entire life.

 

[Saiyan-Rox]

If you pay for extra cosmetics I think it's already over

I ain't paying for a friend's cosmetics

Unless I can touch boob

 

[HerjansEagleFeeder]

Wrong forum, OP. Every GAFer of culture is dumping huge loads of shit on video games because we're far too busy posting memes and having arguments about random aspects of the industry to actually play games. Also, there's lots of Japanese culture experts on here and they don't like to be publicly shamed.

 

[hinch7]

Its a great hobby and has brought me countless hours of fun and good memories. I got into gaming before the age of the internet (yes I am old). Now there are so many outlets and content to enjoy even if I'm not playing a game, there's always something interesting to watch or read on games and conversing about them to people around the world.

 

[Redeeming Casualty]

I've been growing up with games for a long time just like movies, books, and music my appreciation for what developers and the artist have created has deepened as I have gotten older and reading interviews from devs that worked on games. Just as watching the behind the scenes and director commentaries on movies, musicians speaking to other musicians about their art, and authors on their process in writing. Part of having a deep appreciation for it as an art form is understanding the people making them and the outlook during their creation. It helps me as a player who enjoys their art and give insights to enhance my experience with their creations.

 

[hemo memo]

I've tried exploring different hobbies, but nothing ever quite captivated me the way video games do. There was a period where I think I approached gaming the wrong way. The worst years were definitely when I was obsessed with trophy hunting, being a lifelong Sony player. I'd get so fixated on getting a platinum that I'd burn myself out before even finishing the game. It wasn't until I let go of that trophy-hunting obsession that I rediscovered my love for gaming.

Growing up with video games, I always knew they were more than just a passing phase. But many people I grew up with seem to have outgrown them. They still hold the mentality that video games are for kids, and even if you play as an adult, it's only occasional and limited to titles like Call of Duty and FIFA.

I admit, there was a time when I felt embarrassed about my gaming hobby. People would look down on it, as if it was childish and I needed to "grow up." But now that I'm an adult and married, and I see some of the crazy and even dangerous hobbies people pursue, I'm genuinely grateful for my love of gaming.

Okay, enough rambling from me!

 

[Wildebeest]

Wrong forum, OP. Every GAFer of culture is dumping huge loads of shit on video games because we're far too busy posting memes and having arguments about random aspects of the industry to actually play games. Also, there's lots of Japanese culture experts on here and they don't like to be publicly shamed.

Playing games so hard your ADHD doesn't let you do anything else, and you need a piss bottle, isn't a better type of gaming in my opinion.

 

[Kacho]

Gaming has always been a huge part of my life and always will be. They comfort my soul like a hot cup of coffee. I don't have the same passion for my other hobbies like fishing and playing guitar.

 

[notseqi]

I played Isonzo (ww1) simulator and battlebit (current war simulator) and all I can say is that I wish that I could have Battlefield 3/4 back.

 

[SHA]

As expensive as friendship.

 

[Humdinger]

I like videogames, but they are just entertainment to me. Sometimes fun or absorbing entertainment, but not anything more meaningful than that.

 

[Judge Magister]

I like videogames, but they are just entertainment to me. Sometimes fun or absorbing entertainment, but not anything more meaningful than that.

Damn, you hurt my feelings.
To me some have intelectual value just like a good movie or book.

 

[jubei]

I love video games a lot. I think they're the ultimate art form, and also an excellent means of socializing. There are some games that make me feel an emotion that is impossible to feel otherwise. To me, that makes them transcendently valuable.

 

[Hayabusabruh]

When I play a great game on gamepass, I'm always like 'Dangit I should have bought this'

 

[itshutton]

Gaming is still my favourite hobby, but I have less and less time with work and relationships. Honestly, it feels like I should probably spend more time gaming for stress relief.

I have been playing Rebirth since launch day and still haven’t got that platinum. It’s typically 1 or 2 big games a year now.

 

[Generic]

Not as much as I liked them during my childhood/teenagerhood.

 

[Cakeboxer]

It doesn't even come close to the times when i was a kid. I still like gaming, but i'm not that excited for new releases anymore. I'm an interval gamer now. I still can play excessively, but sometimes i don't play anything for weeks and prefer watching streamers play. Maybe i play more when i'm in a melancholic mood and try to get my childhood back, no idea.

 

[Pegasus Actual]

 

[Laptop1991]

I like the games I like a lot, but not all of them.

 

[kiphalfton]

It feels like most games intentionally waste your time, and it's getting old.

In some way shape or form a lot of games are padded out.

 

[Ainem Enamas]

I've tried exploring different hobbies, but nothing ever quite captivated me the way video games do. There was a period where I think I approached gaming the wrong way. The worst years were definitely when I was obsessed with trophy hunting, being a lifelong Sony player. I'd get so fixated on getting a platinum that I'd burn myself out before even finishing the game. It wasn't until I let go of that trophy-hunting obsession that I rediscovered my love for gaming.

Growing up with video games, I always knew they were more than just a passing phase. But many people I grew up with seem to have outgrown them. They still hold the mentality that video games are for kids, and even if you play as an adult, it's only occasional and limited to titles like Call of Duty and FIFA.

I admit, there was a time when I felt embarrassed about my gaming hobby. People would look down on it, as if it was childish and I needed to "grow up." But now that I'm an adult and married, and I see some of the crazy and even dangerous hobbies people pursue, I'm genuinely grateful for my love of gaming.

Okay, enough rambling from me!

Also feeling this post, so many satisfying reads ITT! I'm glad I made this thread.
Just because you are adult doesn't erase God's mind and will creating games, like playing as a thing to entertain, like hide and seek, this is simply video (game) format...what even being adult means, who decided what it stands for, what counts and what doesn't

 

[Ainem Enamas]

I love video games a lot. I think they're the ultimate art form, and also an excellent means of socializing. There are some games that make me feel an emotion that is impossible to feel otherwise. To me, that makes them transcendently valuable.

Video games are art mashup it's all of the art in one package

 

[drganon]

Its the only hobby I got.

 

[NeonDelta]

I love gaming, but I spend way to much time stressing about gaming than playing.

 

[Mistake]

As I get older, I enjoy it more as a social activity than by myself. Whether it's something co-op or competitive

 

[TintoConCasera]

I love videogames. There's so much to enjoy in games from the gameplay, to the visuals and music and even the stories or concepts that still keep you thinking about them even after beating the game.

Not only that but we are lucky enough to live at a time in which have access to all kinds of videogames, new and old. It's quite exciting to see what's to come next, but to me at least it can be even more exciting do dig up and old gem you didn't know shit about and falling in love with games again.

Plus indie games are great, a good way for small devs to express their creativity.

 

[Nintendo's Witch]

They're ok.