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[Gamezone]

I'll soon be 39, and I couldn't care less.

 

[ChoosableOne]

Just this or are you afraid of some physical bullying??

Is it even possible? Wtf!

I think being a gamer has lost its stigma. The days of being considered a nerd or loser just because you play video games are in the past.

The pains of the past are still fresh. We haven't achieved a complete victory yet.

You are almost in your forties. My dude, you shouldn't be caring about what anyone thinks.

You're right, but I can't help it in certain situations.

 

[rodrigolfp]

Is it even possible? Wtf!

Yes and the only thing I can think that would made me care.

 

[DeltaPolarBear]

You're right, but I can't help it in certain situations.

By the bye, do you feel you can't eat alone in a restaurant or go watch a film by yourself? I was told I was breaking some invisible rule by doing that. Apparently films and restaurants are just excuses to socialize and you are not suppose to eat or watch movies for their own sake. What a strange way to live.

 

[ValiantInstance]

Problem is with gaming is that its such an intense activity that you become completely oblivious to the outside world.

At most I would play an old Pokemon game emulated on my phone. Otherwise reading a book or something is much less taxing.

 

[ClosBSAS]

Wtf op...jesus, talk about being a wussy. Be proud. I tell everyone i game, am 40 and i look like 60. Nobody cares

 

[RaptorGTA]

No.

Everyone is on their phone. Its just another electronic device for entertainment.

Though it depends on where I am or what I am waiting for. I may not use my handheld if my time sitting wont be long. Anything else, I have no problem using the Legion or the Switch

 

[nowhat]

You're right, but I can't help it in certain situations.

So, your problem is just the lack of drugs. That can be helped, either by doctors/pharmacies, or street vendors. Again, I recommend benzos.

You can put it down to flight anxiety and any doctor will write you a prescription.

 

[Kabelly]

Used to play Bayonetta on the bus for everyone to see.

 

[ClosBSAS]

Literally no one cares your embarrassment is self-projected narcissism funneled through low self esteem. Grow up.

Damn son. Thats is rough. Amazing. But damn. I like you

 

[Diddy X]

Honestly I don't even look at my phone much, I have to be aware of my surroundings, better for the mind.

 

[Banjo64]

What you worried about OP? You think none of the chicks on the train will suck you off if you are playing on a Switch Lite? News flash, they weren't going to anyway.

 

[hinch7]

Eh you're a grown ass adult who gives a shit. Its not like you're doing anything that's bothering anyone.

You could be playing My little Pony and no one would bat an eye-lid.

I just wouldn't play anything that's hyper-sexualised or has random nudity in it, but that goes without saying.

 

[ssringo]

Any advice?

Mid 40s here. I don't give a fuck. Give it a few more years and the amount of shit you give about other people and their opinions will start dropping.

 

[Pasta la Vista]

Eh you're a grown ass adult who gives a shit. Its not like you're doing anything that's bothering anyone.

I just wouldn't play anything that's hyper-sexualised or has random nudity in it, but that goes without saying.

Oh man, that is the worst, had to kick a guy out of a bar I worked at because he was watching porn on his phone. Fucking creep.

 

[nowhat]

Oh man, that is the worst, had to kick a guy out of a bar I worked at because he was watching porn on his phone. Fucking creep.

Right, but surely you wouldn't have done the same/noticed even barely if he had been playing a Switch?

 

[hinch7]

Oh man, that is the worst, had to kick a guy out of a bar I worked at because he was watching porn on his phone. Fucking creep.

Yeah some people have no self control, even in public spaces.

Definitely needs help if he's watching porn in a bar, even if intoxicated.

Playing games on a handheld though lol, nothing to be ashamed of. No matter the age.

 

[Pagusas]

Was flying with our C level earlier in the year to NYC for a legal conference, and 3 of them pulled out game systems (one Steam deck, the two had Switches). Made me realize how "accepted" gaming has become in the general world. I was playing Civ on my laptop the whole flight.

 

[ClanOfNone]

I've seen a few older folks playing consoles occasionally up at work, I always look to see what they are playing.
There was one young'un with a steam deck and he was actually playing og System Shock 2. I geeked out with that kid for like ten minutes, it was great.

 

[IlGialloMondadori]

I don't give a fuck what people think.
I had an international flight for 9 hours, and I played a bunch of persona 5 on the deck. The only person who gave a shit was the guy beside me, who told me after the fight I have good taste in games. No one else cared.

 

[Thanati]

You are playing with the handheld device and not simply taking your tackle out, right?

There's a difference.

 

[Northeastmonk]

What happens when you don't play in public?

"Look mom, that man is acting like a man". Do you somehow feel better about yourself?

Life is too short to give a flying f*ck about public opinion.

 

[Sinozen]

This is just silly. At 40 you should know well enough that nobody gives a damn about you. They're too concerned with themselves. But even if they did pay attention most people play video games. It's not an abnormal thing to see someone whip out a Switch and play it in public. I play my Deck at the airport every time I fly and have no qualms. It's badass as hell to have a handheld PC and if someone else doesn't agree well they're just objectively wrong. They can go scroll on tiktok and get brain rot for all I care.

 

[Pasta la Vista]

Right, but surely you wouldn't have done the same/noticed even barely if he had been playing a Switch?

As long as the person is spending money and not causing a problem, I dont give a shit.

 

[buenoblue]

Im 49 and regularly play my rog ally with xreal glasses at work in the canteen. But I don't give a fuck so there is that

 

[MiguelItUp]

I don't get embarassed at all. Honestly I've never cared what other people think, lol. Majority of the time I'll do it on a flight or something similar, so it's by no means a distraction to anyone else or anything either. I've felt that way since I was 14/15, hell, I actually feel it even more so at 41. I'm doing my thing and I'm not offending or disturbing anyone, so nothing to be worried about IMO.

 

[Grildon Tundy]

Nah, though I've only played in airports/on planes in public. Honestly, I'd bet people who notice you playing wish they had something so fun to occupy their time in mandatorily boring situations like those.

 

[Bonfires Down]

As long as you wear a hip outfit, you'll blend right in.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

Imagine caring this much about what complete strangers you will never talk to or see again in your life might think about you

 

[nial]

Not something to be really embarrassed of, but it's extremely lame all around. I don't think about playing video games when being outside.

 

[lughnasadh123]

I consider it a good night if no one is trying to shoot or stab me. Play on whatever you want with no shame.

 

[Deft Beck]

Just do what you want. It doesn't matter.

 

[OverHeat]

Played at the airport with no shame

 

[Azelover]

Now that everybody has a smartphone it's not so bad. I used to see a lot of kids playing with their Gameboys outside. That was a little more common.

I have seen quite a few Switches in the wild..people like to whip that out. In my experience it's considered a cool product..

 

[kpopSuperstar]

Don't do it, the people in this thread that are telling you it's ok are nerds and wrong, it looks silly and should be avoided.

 

[Paltheos]

Just chiming in with everyone else that this isn't anything to be embarrassed about. Whenever I've gone on a trip I haven't hesitated playing my Switch.

 

[shando]

I'm 46 you bitches

 

[kapshin]

I am 40 and I have a Skyrim and BOTW tattoos, so they already know lol.

 

[TheAmazingSpiderMan]

If anyone says anything, give them a shoryukennn. Also, make sure you actually say it when you unleash the uppercut

 

[Crayon]

Never had a handheld make so much sense as when using a wonderswan on tokyo subways.

You don't need a backlight because the lights actually work there!

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

I'm 36...i'm never embarrassed for minding my own business.

 

[RuneFactoryFanboy]

I have a trip tomorrow, and as someone nearing his 40s, I feel a bit embarrassed to play on my Switch(sorry kirby) or Miyoo Mini Plus in public.

I completely understand where you're coming from, it's normal to feel that way if you have any kind of social awareness.

How you carry yourself in public has consequences. Now, you may not care about those consequences, but your actions and appearance will affect how people perceive you and possibly treat you. The way you dress, your hygiene, the way you talk, and yes going to town on a huge gaming handheld. I'm willing to bet those saying they don't care what strangers think actually do, it's just they don't personally view playing handhelds as a goofy/juvenile. If you asked the same people to do something in public they thought was super embarrassing, suddenly they'd care a whole lot about those "strangers they'd never see again".

In real life I hide my power level at all times. I only let my hair down when among friends or when on message boards like this.

 

[GermanZepp]

Yes you should be ashamed but only if you play Nintendo or mobile games in public.

 

[freakhead]

Keep it closeted. It's not you. IT's them.

 

[DeltaPolarBear]

I completely understand where you're coming from, it's normal to feel that way if you have any kind of social awareness.

How you carry yourself in public has consequences. Now, you may not care about those consequences, but your actions and appearance will affect how people perceive you and possibly treat you. The way you dress, your hygiene, the way you talk, and yes going to town on a huge gaming handheld. I'm willing to bet those saying they don't care what strangers think actually do, it's just they don't personally view playing handhelds as a goofy/juvenile. If you asked the same people to do something in public they thought was super embarrassing, suddenly they'd care a whole lot about those "strangers they'd never see again".

In real life I hide my power level at all times. I only let my hair down when among friends or when on message boards like this.

I would like to see what kind of benefit you are expecting to earn by trying to impress strangers. Adults don't have the time or energy to waste on pleasing people who don't care about them. Only children worry about trying to look adult.

Adults are adults. You want me to pretend I am ten years older than I actually am? Maybe dye my hair grey, add fake wrinkles, carry a cane? Would that make you proud of me?

I make my own way in the world, and I don't need your approval. As i said, if you want to control my actions, then PAY me. Otherwise you have no power over me.