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People will pause Real Housewives binges to tell you video games are a waste of time

@Yeeter-my7do

2 ай бұрын

Video games and TV are a wate of time. Almost anything can be a waste of time tho. You could ride a bike and waste time, build a bird house could be consider a waste of time. It comes down to just enjoy your time. That's all you need to focus on.

@heshamabdou5259

2 ай бұрын

I completely agree with you, but there are two things that should never be neglected while we enjoy what we love, improving our financial condition - reading and learning - and the last thing, which is the most important: always thinking about what might happen after our death (paying attention to reading religions in their details), because a person only lives once and has one chance. @@Yeeter-my7do

@folksurvival

18 күн бұрын

Both are.

if you ask that question it could also be applied to books, shows or any other form of media its just another way to experience the art of other people

@osricen

2 ай бұрын

This.

@TimelordUK

2 ай бұрын

My thoughts exactly

@IncineratingPhoenix

2 ай бұрын

Exactly, I always bring this up when someone mentions this

End of the day I think it boils down to how you see it, other people may think its a waste of time... others don't. But at the end of the day as long as you enjoy it then who cares, same as doing any other hobbies like reading, writing, watching tv or movies, etc this one just comes under a form of playing games instead, which to me is fine. Some people may think watching tv is a waste of time. As long as it doesn't take over your life and you get all other things done first that are more important than who says you can't enjoy an hour or two playing? 😊

@ladislav-galgoczi

2 ай бұрын

Glad you wrote this comment cause you just used my words. Saved me a time to repeat the same thing.😄

I love gaming. If I choose to spend every second of free time I have to play games that's my choice, and if that makes me happy, then what does it matter to anyone else. Everything that isn't work is an unproductive waste of time, so whether it's video games, movies, taking a walk in the woods or hanging out with friends, it's all unproductive and a waste of time. We all have downtime, and what we as individuals choose to occupy that time with is up to the individual.

I really hate people who make pronouncements like "video games are a waste of time" simply because they haven't played any and have never thought about what it means to have a hobby. Humans have a primal need for stimulation, like probably most other animals, but our overpowered brains aren't content with something as simple as chasing a feather or returning a tennis ball and we need things that are more complicated to scratch the itch. Obviously you can potentially have too much of a good thing, but the worst feeling we feel is boredom-clinical depression could even be described as all-pervasive boredom-and I honestly cannot grasp how someone could be so dismissive of something that so clearly provides stimulation to the brain. Even watching a moronic reality show can be stimulating because the viewer plays along with the premise and turns it into a kind of game for themselves. How can a human with all of their brainpower think "watching a movie is stimulating, going for a walk is stimulating, solving problems and thinking tactically is stimulating, using your hands and body to perform complex skills is stimulating, and being stimulated is good," but then look at video games in which you do essentially all the things I mentioned at the same time and say "but this is a waste of time." Just say you never got into video games or that you don't find them interesting personally, at least that wouldn't be objectively wrong. I think going to the theatre is boring and cinema is far superior, but I don't go around telling people who enjoy the theatre that they're dumb because of their preference.

I'm 861 hours into RDR2. Bought it on release and I'm about halfway through chapter 3 but I like to take my time and do as much as possible before moving on to the next bit. For context I'm 61 years old and I don't do online multiplayer games, the last one being Age of Empires back in 1999. I've played games on and off through the decades starting back in the eighties and I find myself spending more time watching people play games on KZread that I wouldn't play myself, nice video by the way.

"the first person view is confusing for her" That's what the doctors said about my grandma before we had to pull the plug.

I play about an hour or 2 a day. I'm a working adult. It's a hobby and nothing more. Sometimes on some weeks never, if I have priorities. Video games are a hobby and not life.

Not necessarily, but the degree to which they can really take over someone’s free time is something to be wary of, in my opinion. Games are absolutely massive today, and if one plays more than just a few, they are destined to eat up every waking minute of the day. No matter how you spin it, playing more than just a few of these is unhealthy. There are ways to spend your time that lead to a life that you don’t want to escape.

As long as it’s balanced with work/school, relationships, regular exercise it’s not a waste of time.

@theintrovertedaspie9095

19 күн бұрын

Theres no balance much of the time. At least for some. Sometimes work, school, or relationships will take more priority over leisure time. Sometimes the other way around.

@Sl0ppyJ0s

19 күн бұрын

@@theintrovertedaspie9095 if the people you love hate the things you do maybe 🤔 your right

Games are art,and art makes our life experiences brigther,you can read a book or watch a clasic movie and this would be also a waste? I think video games in a healthy way are a good source of contemporary culture.

Any form of entertainment that's only momentarily pleasure and gives out nothing in the long run could be considered as a waste of time. Maybe when we're all super spiritually enlightened gurus will we be able not to use those at all. In the meantime we unfortunately seem to need the time wastes somewhat. Let us just stay aware of what it really is, that it amounts to nothing in the long run and that it's not the answer, in order not to be comsumed by that endless pleasure search.

I thought this was going to be one of those depressing philosophical videos. I'm pleasantly surprised.

I enjoy the video! A couple pointers, you should work on in my opinion. Add a little more emotion to your voice. Pronounce a little more prominently. Also, work on your timing. But all around good stuff dude! Keep up the work! You’re doing a good job!

@TimelordUK

2 ай бұрын

I loved his voice!! So calming. A lot of KZreadrs dictate their opinions, this guy was so laid back.❤

recently got into gaming and it can be very addictive. I struck a balance with resident evil and played like 2-3 hours on Saturday since I wasn't going out to clubs. I recently started elden ring and boy that shit flew out the window I had my first 15 hours session and guess what ? crossover crashed and I lost those same 15 hours. I became better and it took me like another 8 to get back to the same progress. But man I'm still trying to find balance specially for long games such as elden ring. Any tips? Playing 2-3 hours a week is perfectly fine bc its like watching a movie but elden ring is going to take ages if I go back to that. But it is is a shitty feeling to spend so much time on gaming.

One thing that we should never neglect or ignore in our lives: Think carefully about what might happen after we die. And not to fall into the pleasures of the world, which are all temporary and very short. Reading about religions, and knowing whether humans really disappear forever or whether our lives are just a test for a coming stage. Unfortunately, we only have one chance to find out all of this

If its wasting your time, its a waste of time. If youre just using it to pass time, that you otherwise have nothing to do with, its not.

Video games, as a form of art, are a gateway to diverse viewpoints and cultures. As more people gain access to them and the tools that aid in making them, a rich tapestry of unfamiliar perspectives will inevitably emerge. To say that video games *should* be or *stay* as an escape from the real world is detrimental and highly restrictive to the interactive art form and would only result in uninspired stagnation. Games can educate, inspire and help others express themselves in a way no other art form can; for that reason, no. Games are not a waste of time. And meeting my wife in one surely didn't make me believe that sentiment one bit.

I enjoy discussions like this. I have a friend who was never into gaming, an outdoorsy type, gym, cycling, walking etc, all that good stuff lol, he says gaming is a waste of time, but he will also sit and watch a movie, and I see it no different to that. Some people will commit to a whole series on Netflix or binge watch a box set or go to the cinema often... To me, gaming is better than all that because you are engaging your brain, making decisions, maintaining hand eye coordination, testing reflexes, problem solving... Sometimes for me this gets too much with certain games and playing them feels like a second job, especially if I am tired!!! I play games to escape into a fantasy environment, an alternate reality, where I can explore, and achieve. Gaming makes me feel good. I'm also mindful of the million and one things I need to get done in the real world, but I do keep on top of all that life stuff, I go to work, maintain my home, eat healthy, pay bills etc...gaming is my reward. I find it more rewarding than watching a TV show or a movie because that's just passive viewing. Just my opinion of course. Thank you for this video x

There's no right answer to that question, because the phrase "waste of time" is subjective. 1 hour a year could be a waste for one person, while 15 hours a day could be the threshold for another. It could come down to the type of game being played for some people. It's all perspective. I try not to worry about it. If I'm spending my life doing things that make me incredibly happy, why stop doing those things and do something that's gonna be mid and make me wish I was playing games? Life's too short to settle for mid when you don't need to.

I never understood "playing video games as an escapism." These games are works made by artisans and technicians that exist in our present-day economy and are topics of discussion within communities of people. There's no escape; that's as part of our shared reality as anything else.

Before I watch, I’d say that if playing in moderation, even an hour or 2 every day, then no, it’s not a waste of time but if you are playing games all day and all night , then yes, gaming in that sense, is a huge waste of time. Same goes for mobile phones. Sadly, phone addiction is WAY worse then gaming addiction . Absolutely everyone is on phone for many hours a day. Everything in moderation.

Easy answer, yes! Lots of things are a waste of time though. It's a relatively cheap waste of time. You can at least develop some skills with it unlike television. Hell games like Factorio teach people how to design large complex systems.

It's a waste of time if you have some other more important things to do. But if you have a time and you can spend watching TV or work on your hobby or do some other ''unimportant'' thing, then playing game is no different than any other thing.

No. Doing something you hate is a waste of time. Jobs blow, relationships blow, society in general blows super hard. Its better to let all those things go, and spend your short time on earth, doing the things you love.

Yes, but watching sports is a waste of time, and watch series or animes is a waste of time, and go outside and talk to your friends and your girlfriend is a waste of time, and interact with your family is a waste of time, holidays and weekends, parties and birthdays, all of this is a waste of time who take your focus from the world. you really gonna live in a world where you only focus on self-growth and improvement...

on an objective level most things we do is a waste of time. we only exist for a fraction of the entire universe existance. there's literally billions of people on earth, and I know abolutely nothing about them, and I don't need to. everyone has their own hobbies and to others most likely the hobbies are viewed as wastes of time. how many millions of lives are cut short on a daily basis from starvation, disease or violence. what matters is in the moment we are able to enjoy ourselves.

Video games and TV are a wate of time. Almost anything can be a waste of time tho. You could ride a bike and waste time, build a bird house could be consider a waste of time. It comes down to just enjoy your time. That's all you need to focus on

It isn't more waste of time than TV Series.

You play games to pass time until you are old enough to understand there isn't anything to pass time for, it's the same old every day and then it's over. Might get some trophies along the way or pretend you are the main character of a story, not many will care. Some nerds sacrificed their personal life and health crunching in a dank basement to bring you these flashy pictures and a bit of their soul in it, you better enjoy them.

MP games like LoL, Dota, WoW? Yes Singleplayer story focused games? No

Time you enjoy spending is never a waste of time. I’d argue work which I’m not prone to enjoying is a waste of time.

On your list of positives, you could also add good for you. Considering it a can help preventing alzheimers and dementia

Entertainment is waste of time But to waste time in gaming or watching is much better than smoking or drinking alcohol or worse

@benbramhallofficial

2 ай бұрын

nahh cuz that stuff is usually social

@iancampbell4225

2 ай бұрын

But it has an ACTUAL negative affect on you also how is smoking social

@benbramhallofficial

2 ай бұрын

@@iancampbell4225 because most people do it with their friends and gaming/tv promotes laziness and obesity so if all of these things were done in moderation (gaming, smoking,tv etc) there would be no negative effects

If you're having fun it's not a waste of time+ I learned from the games how to speak and understand English

Time you enjoyed doing anything isn't time wasted. Now if you're playing games all day because you're addicted to them, maybe that's when you can say it's a waste of time.

Tbh it is a waste of time. Time...a valuable asset we give away without a thought.

Only if you _only_ play video games. Especially online multiplayer ones.

I'm in the middle, I really only am willing to spend time on a game it is think it's top tier, you know games like the witcher are my shit but weird game like shooters don't really appeal to me because the point of shooters to me is to play them same gameplay loop over and over and slowly after hundreds of hours get better, but for what?

@TimelordUK

2 ай бұрын

Shooterzzzz bore me to death. I'm with you on that x

*Gaming is a waste if you yourself are a waste* 🌈🙌

pretty much

Just the another addiction.

noice

When I'll get a girl into games or anime. Tsk tsk, such an achievement

Mere consumption is indeed becoming non human

Life is a waist of time

Games are a waste of time if they take up more than 4 hours of your day. There is a lot for you to experience in life. Different places, cultures, sports, activities, skills to develope and so forth. Games can't give you the furfillment a happy family does. If you look back at your "trophies" and "hours played" and feel that, hey maybe, I'm playing a bit too much, then yes you are. What are pursuits in life are you missing out on?

Games are a waste of time but only if you waste your time playing them, working a 9-5 and spending your 2 free hours before bad gaming isnt a waste of time. But living off your parents until you are 35 just because you wanted to play games and not get a job, thats a waste of time.

@tomohawkcloud

2 ай бұрын

Working a 9-5 gets you no money, living with your parents till 35 with no job also gets you no money. Which makes games both a waste of time and

@AmishGhosty

2 ай бұрын

@@tomohawkcloud Idk 800$ every week sounds like money to me. Are you only saying these things because you felt offended by the 2nd half of my comment?

@spankrocketgaming294

2 ай бұрын

I work 8 to 9 four days a week doing healthcare, I don't drink or go out to bars/clubs, or smoke. My job can be very stressful.i very rarely see friends as I work weekends plus they be with thier partners So on my downtime, I like to relax and play video games without a care in the world. If it brings me enjoyment and let's me chill and distress from work, then it's not a waste of time. BTW I'm 34 and live with my mom due to the housing crisis

@AmishGhosty

2 ай бұрын

@@spankrocketgaming294 Thats great then, you have a job and work a lot of hours. My main target were the people who live with their parents while also making 0 attempt to get a job or even take care of themselves. They are literally the bad apple of the bunch because their online presence is usually toxic in my experience, and them having a lifestyle that is COMPLETELY online only makes that problem worse

no

This guy has a girlfriend

@ahmadnajwan1846

2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

dude are u serious?

Games like all other activities in this world are a waste of time if you don't experience fun. In any case, sooner or later this time will end and main thing is not to regret anything at the end.

It certainly is you see video games have evolved from simple time killers (which actualy costed money acrade) to way more complex experiences that often require a significant time investment. While some games still offer quick entertainment, many now provide deep narratives and gameplay mechanics, leading to a diverse range of gaming experiences. My generation considers gaming a waste of time, while newer generations consider it a valuable time investment go figure!

Yes

*Games are an escape FROM the real world. Unfortunately we are living in a time where real world bs is jammed into every form of entertainment including gaming. Look at Sweet Baby Inc. Terrible name for an equally terrible company that pushes an agenda that isn't entertainment.*

@TimelordUK

2 ай бұрын

I don't play modern games for exactly this reason. No PS4 or ps5 graphics for me. I want pixels!! I love the escapism into an obvious gaming environment. To me the equivalent is watching the original scooby doo cartoons (I love them) compared to the live action scooby doo movies (could never even watch 5 min) I want cartoons cos they are cartoons, and I want to play games snes, nes, genesis, PS2, PS1, because they are obviously games ❤

@Stuart267

2 ай бұрын

@@TimelordUK Yeah! Retro games are the best, Just got myself one of those mini PC's, you can play games from the OG Atari right up till the Xbox 360

Ew what sort of twisted world does a man even try to get his woman into games in response to the video games are fine to deload sometimes I use it for comprehensible input while I'm learning Russian pretty handy

@hugegamer8004

2 ай бұрын

What's wrong with couples playing games together?

Yes,it is a waste of time,but so is scrolling on social media,binging,and other things

@llamasarus1

2 ай бұрын

It is what you make it