Is it wrong to play video games even when you are grown up?

Question

Is it wrong to play video games even when you are grown up?

Answer 1

Depends, I'm 40 and still like videos games, but not as much as I use to. Even though i've tried. They are listed under Toys, so it's mainly the younger generation of people who play. On Twitch (game streaming service) you don't see many people even in their 30's doing live streams, it's mostly kids. I was chatting about a game with someone who was 18 and he said, "dude why are you even here?"! So people can make you feel like you shouldn't. It's not WRONG, it's personal preference. You have to conform with people though as well. If you have kids, or live with a girl who has kids, more than likely gaming it's something you shouldn't be doing. If you live alone, no kids, no gf, then sure, have at it. Adult activities like work, a relationship (kids, wife, etc) should be first and foremost. Going outdoors, on vacation, and all sorts of other things. Personally I think video games are to expensive, and make people lazy. They spend far to much time sitting there for hours playing. Same goes for watching TV, and channel surfing. Two of the reasons kids are so lazy, and obesity is such a problem in this country. Sorry to sound like I'm a soap box, but technology has turned this world into a non-social environment. People text instead of talk or visit. Skype, or just rely on their phones to get through life. Video games are far from the worst, but in moderation they are ok. Then again how many guys do you see 40 and over working at Gamestop? Or how many do you actually know? Guess that answers your question.

Answer 2

That's a dumb question. Playing games is a hobby. It'd be like asking if you're too old to read books or watch tv shows. I don't care if you're five or fifty, you're allowed to play games. If people around you are telling you that you're too old to play, their idiots. I'm 21 and I still play games all the time. I even play more kid friendly games like Super Mario and Pokemon. Yet at the same time, I have a well paying full time career. You're never too much of a grown up to stop having fun, if anyone tells you otherwise, ignore them. Play games all you want. You're an adult, you can do what you want.

Answer 3

I'm 18 and I love to play video games I play with quite a few respectable older folks a few of which are police officers, computer programmers and construction workers there is nothing wrong with gaming and if it makes people happy all the better. It's certainly a better option than hittin up the clubs like people like to do these days

Answer 4

No. I'm 30 and have been a gamer since before I was even a teenager.There will always be a place for kids in the gaming community.But because the people born/growing up in the 70's and 80's have become adults, we have become the mainstream gamers.Unfortunately, there is a stigma with gamers as is everybody else on the planet. "Basement dwelling trolls" who get high,eat junk food in front of the screen, and have no jobs and no girlfriend. If you're a female gamer you are either thought of as "ho"t or a "fat ugly troll". Apparently there is no other idea as to what we look like because we are thought of as a highly elusive species or nonexistent, like a unicorn. lmfao!



Truth be told we all vary like anyone else. Some of us have a boyfriend/girlfriend,some of us are married, some of us have kids, some of us have college degrees,some of us have good paying jobs. You'd be surprised at who plays. You never know because some of us aren't that obvious ;)

Answer 5

It's weird to think that people (soccer moms, older women, ect) are still fighting the gamer scene even in 2015 with its new mainstream image. Most of the people trying to convince you to stop playing don't realize that TV, Sports, books, movies, ect. Are all hobbies too, just like a nice video game.



Besides, most games are more for adults now anyway, with the 'M' ratings and all which are the equivalent to an R-rated movie. Not many these days with 'E' and 'T' (PG/PG-13).

Answer 6

Quite the opposite in fact... As the key demographic of the "average" video game are actually adults, since the general average for players being in the mid 30's & ~25% of seniors (65 & up) are gamers [It's interesting to know that ONE out of every FOUR grandparents actively play a video game].



Please be aware that the mainstream video game industry has been around for over 30 years (thanks to Nintendo for reviving the industry in the US / North America after the crash of 1983), so the average player has practically "grown up" with them & that adults are the primary buyers of game (as they generally have the disposable income to purchase & enjoy them).



It's not just a kid's plaything, but a vibrant & diverse medium of interactive entertainment.

Answer 7

No, there is no age limit. I'm a 36 year old college educated man with a successful career and I still play 2-3 hours per night.

Answer 8

This is a stupid question to ask, you don't shrivel up and die after 18, 30, 40 or how ever old you get. People like to have fun no matter what age. Frig anyone who tries to tell you how to live your life. You need to do what makes you happy and don't seek affirmation from the media.

Answer 9

No, it is wrong to think it is wrong because you're grown up. There are no age limits to games, if you enjoy them then keep playing them.

Answer 10

not at all. there is nothing wrong with playing video games. As long as it doesnt interfere with your life ( School/college , work, etc.).



Im 21 years old and i still play my PS3 in my spare time. ive had people telling me to stop playing video games cause im older now but i still dont care and i dont think that it really matters as long as i do what im supposed to do ( work and college).

Answer 11

I'm 24 and still enjoy video games just as much as I did when I was young, I bought my PS4 on release date and I'm having a blast with it.

Answer 12

Like they said not at all but there is obviously a line cross. The younger you are you most likely have a lot less responsibilities so you play more. But obviously adults can't and shouldn't play as long because of their responsibilities. But you should already know that.

Answer 13

No, it's not. I'm an adult and I still play video games. I like Spyro and Skylanders.

Answer 14

They reckon the majority of gamers are in there 40's because video games became big in the 80's

Answer 15

It's not wrong cause as a child you enjoyed games then when you grow up then you start to think childhood memories..

Answer 16

No, video games are like movies, you're never too old to enjoy them, they're just one form of entertainment media.

Answer 17

when you stop doing things when you are a grown up which you used to love as a child, you grow up alright but you sure do kill the child in you. it does not restrict to video games, it could be anything. and yes i still play my psp, ps. playing time has surely reduced but never the enjoyment. let the child live, you would be grateful to the child in you.

Answer 18

Nah, I probably will to, it's expressing childhood memories and stuff, and games are fun so it's perfectly normal, as long as you do your chores like clean up, make dinner, have a job then yea

Answer 19

Of course not. Is it wrong to watch sports as an elder :3

Answer 20

It's not WRONG at all, but please make sure it isn't dominating your time. I don't know how old you are, but don't let it take away from your work or social life. I'm not an adult, but computer pretty much takes up my life, and I have 0 social life. Don't become me. Have fun.

Answer 21

There's nothing wrong with playing right up till the moment you drop dead

Answer 22

Hell no, im 35 and i play video games with my spare time.

Answer 23

No it's not. You can play Mario and most people won't laught at u for playing it.

Answer 24

Really? your going to question if its right to play games just because of a number? right... cause that makes sense, do whatever the hell you want to do

Answer 25

No, even if others judge you for it, that's their problem. The first person you have to make happy is yourself.

Answer 26

No no no! I will be playing games until they put me in the ground! XD

Answer 27

not at all, i think video games are a way to pass time.

Answer 28

video games are for demons

Answer 29

No, I will Die with controller in my hand...and probably some sort of virtual reality rig cause you know..the future and all.

Answer 30

i dream of when my generation all lives in retirement homes and have nothing to do but do epic Lan parties

Answer 31

No, that's the stupidest question I have ever seen.

Answer 32

no,it's not wrong and it help you when your stressed out because of the thing that happen in your adult hood so i hpoe this help you .

Answer 33

Its a hobby. Play it when bored.

Answer 34

Only if you have kids /family to feed/ medicate/ educate

Answer 35

No there is nothing wrong with that

Answer 36

yup

Answer 37

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Answer 38

No

Answer 39

No

Answer 40

nope its fine. i think its great!

Answer 41

NOOOO

Answer 42

no