I struggle with my enjoyment of video games on a daily basis. I, too, have used games for escapism. I think they are particularly helpful when a day just did not go my way, but I also feel that they simply help remove the responsibility of being able to cope with days like that. Video games are fun, for sure, and I greatly appreciate the ones that tell a good story and leave a lasting impression on me, but those games are few and far between. Usually they are monotonous and repetitive. I love them to death, but I cannot deny that. You do the same things over and over and rarely take away anything with any lasting impact in your daily life.
This is why I struggle to appreciate video games now. They have played a very big role in my life, but I am not sure they have played a positive one. Surely they have kept me from making some major mistakes, but they have kept me from living my life to the fullest. I don't think I'll ever be on the side that says that they are a waste of time, because if they are then many things start to fall into that category (watching sports?). I do, however, see their major problem - they do not offer a lot for someone seeking anything besides wasting time away. If someone wants to do that, I have no issues with that. I love how social they can be, and they are great for social settings. I think there are plenty of other ways to spend time socially, or individually, that are more rewarding, though.
Again, I do not judge anyone for playing them. I love you all and hope video games continue to offer endless entertainment. I am just struggling to keep the fire alive for video games in my own life... sadly.
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