What should I do about Nintendo?

Question

Tonight my dad came into my room and saw me playing my new 3DS XL that I bought about a week ago. He yelled about how I was 14 and would drive soon, how all I do is play games (not a lie), and that I don't make many social interactions.

(In terms of the whole social thing, I'm not a popular kid but I have friends that I mostly see at school. And very seldom outside of school.)

When my dad left I put everything Nintendo related into a big box and put it out of sight. I am now wondering, am I too old for this stuff? I can admit that when I play a game I tend to do it for a while, but that is usually only on weekends when my parents let me play. I honestly know I need to have more friends and stuff, but should I give Nintendo up entirely? The answer that I want is really just what I should do, how to initiate after school things with friends, and if I am too old for Nintendo. Please leave a detailed explication, not a two sentence answer.

Additionally, please note that I also own an Xbox 360 and lIke CoD and other games besides Mario and Pokemon.

Answer 1

I can totally relate to your situation. my dad used to say stuff like that. he stopped after a while when he finally understood what video games meant to me. you should never ever stop doing something you love. when he starts to say something just tell him that video games if a big part of your life. if that doesn't work, then play them when he isn't watching.

And about the social part, just be yourself around people. invite people over who like the same games. It's easier said then done. just don't give up on anything yet!

Answer 2

Bro, you can never be too old for nintendo.I'm also 14 and I have a nintendo; gameboy advance, DS, DS lite, DSI, DSI XL, 3DS, WII

And I also have an Xbox 360. A lot of the guys I hang about with also have 3ds's and gameboys and some even have nintendo 64, and note that they also all have Xboxes...my friands are 20 years old... Gaming is a lifestyle.

I'm not the most popular person alive, but people in school seem to think I'm friendly enough. Whatever you do, don't let gaming get in the way of your school work though..

Answer 3

Absolutely not! You are not too old for Nintendo games, or video games in general. You're just a gamer, and there's nothing wrong with that. Parents would probably consider games like Pokemon or Mario childish, but they really aren't, and even so, if that's not all you play, it doesn't matter. As for the whole friends dilemma, that doesn't solely depend on your gaming. You could just be less extroverted than other kids, and that's perfectly fine. Remember, quality over quantity. A few great friends are better than a lot of crappy ones. As for imitating after school things, that really doesn't relate much to your gaming either. You're just not that type of person, and trying to make links between that fact and your love for video games will just make you upset. You may be asking the wrong audience with this questions if you want to know how to be more social.

Answer 4

You should sell al your nintendo consoles and get a vita. The vita has lot of games you can play online with your friend and thus you will always be in contact with your friends. When you ar playing games like cod poay multiplayer. Also talk to your friends and invite them over to your house. You dad will be very happy if you keep a balance between social interactions and gaming. Whatever you do eont give up gaming.

Answer 5

You can never be to old for a game. Notice how the labels will say Ten and up and what not. If your dad is not happy with your gaming it isnt a age thing or anything like that. I would still play just not as much or when your parents are around.

Answer 6

When I was a kid I got yelled at for that same reason but it wasnt my fault, I didnt have a way of getting to a friends house or even talking to them outside of school besides the phone (which they never answered). But when my mom made me mad about it i put it away for a bit and pondered to myself. But then since I didnt even have a way of doing other things i said screw it and kept doing it. After a while she accepted it and just complained to my grandma who didnt really care. Hope this helps.

Love,

Egon

Answer 7

Dude, >26 yr. old men play games, of course it's fine :3

Answer 8

It's a great hobby, not just something kids do