Do you see yourself ever outgrowing video games?

*Prowler* · 11-29-2016, 06:40 PM

Many people like video games, especially when they're kids/teenagers. But, as people age, they tend to game less and less, which is understandable due to games taking time which you do not really have much anymore now that you're an adult working a full time job and/or studying at the same time. Playing a game isn't as easy as popping up a movie or a cartoon and sitting there doing nothing but look at the screen for about an hour or so.

I've gone through an "outgrowing video games" phase once. From 2009 to 2012. I didn't play much during that period. But then I made a steam account and the flame was once again rekindled.

I'm a big fan of the "never say never" saying, so I'm cautious about the idea of liking video games forever. I can see myself still playing them in my 30s, but in my 40s and 50s? Dunno man. Depends on how things go for me and for the industry.

I really hope the NX is good. And if I one day see Nintendo calling it quits as far as hardware goes, a part of me will die, as silly as this sounds. Sega quitting making consoles was already a bit of a blow, but Nintendo?! Holy s*it, that's truly sadden me. I mean, come on now, I grew up playing Mario, Sonic, Virtua Cop, Daytona USA, Zelda, etc.

What about you? Ever had a period where you seemed to outgrow games? And do you think you'll ever reach a point where you won't feel like playing games anymore?

*PApagreg* · 11-29-2016, 06:44 PM

As long as I find video games to be fun and I can actually play them then no

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 11-29-2016, 06:58 PM

I did. I've occasionally played a game for about a week (usually when I'm sick), but it's a rare thing nowadays.

*Powder* · 11-29-2016, 07:02 PM

I do not, no.

*snake* · 11-29-2016, 07:02 PM

I did about a year or two ago. Only time I play is when I have people over.

*Prowler* · 11-29-2016, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

I did. I've occasionally played a game for about a week (usually when I'm sick), but it's a rare thing nowadays.

Well, you have a family, don't you? I guess a long game would demand a lot of free time out of you that you don't have nowadays. Or is there another reason for you to have outgrown them?

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Originally Posted by snake

I did about a year or two ago. Only time I play is when I have people over.

How old were you again? 16? What made you outgrow gaming?

*TurtleTitan97* · 11-29-2016, 07:05 PM

Seems unlikely at the moment.

*Prowler* · 11-29-2016, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Powder

I do not, no.

Didn't expect anythign else from you

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Originally Posted by TurtleTitan97

Seems unlikely at the moment.

Same here. The reason I don't play games all day anymore is because life gets in the way. Which is also good since that means every time I pick up a game it will be more enjoyable than simply playing games all the time, which can eventually lead to burnout(no, not the game series).

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 11-29-2016, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Prowler

Super Mario World and the first 3 SMB games are probably the games I've bought the most times in my life. I always end up buying their remakes(Super Mario All-Stars both SNES and Wii versions and the Super Mario Advance GBA games).

I can pretty much play SMW in auto-pilot. That game will go with me to the grave. There's just something magical about it.

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Originally Posted by Powder

Yeah well I've been playing all the same games for 23 years.

If I'm not sick of 'em at this point, I'm a lifer.

If responsibilities should obstruct me, well, so be it, but I'll still spend free time on gaemu.

That's the funny thing. Whenever I do pick up a game, I pretty much only play games I used to play as a kid... those first four Mario games for NES and SNES.

Gonna introduce them to my kids when they're old enough.

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Originally Posted by Prowler

Well, you have a family, don't you? I guess a long game would demand a lot of free time out of you that you don't have nowadays. Or is there another reason for you to have outgrown them?

Yeah, with a family I really only have so much free time and my writing takes precedence. I do want to someday play the Mass Effect trilogy, though... everyone has convinced me that it is epic sci-fi.

*PApagreg* · 11-29-2016, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

I do want to someday play the Mass Effect trilogy, though... everyone has convinced me that it is epic sci-fi.

You're better off watching a walk through or something.

*TheCanadiandrome* · 01-20-2017, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by PApagreg

As long as I find video games to be fun and I can actually play them then no

My answer exactly. But I'll also add that everyone needs a hobby

*Cure* · 11-29-2016, 10:47 PM

Nah, never happening. I love them too much.

*blindturtle02* · 01-18-2017, 07:57 AM

That's not happening for me, especially with games like Injustice 2 and MVC Infinite on the horizon. Now if only we could get a TMNT fighter with over 40 characters.

11-29-2016, 06:40 PM	#1
Prowler Emperor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portugal Posts: 8,909	Do you see yourself ever outgrowing video games? Many people like video games, especially when they're kids/teenagers. But, as people age, they tend to game less and less, which is understandable due to games taking time which you do not really have much anymore now that you're an adult working a full time job and/or studying at the same time. Playing a game isn't as easy as popping up a movie or a cartoon and sitting there doing nothing but look at the screen for about an hour or so. I've gone through an "outgrowing video games" phase once. From 2009 to 2012. I didn't play much during that period. But then I made a steam account and the flame was once again rekindled. I'm a big fan of the "never say never" saying, so I'm cautious about the idea of liking video games forever. I can see myself still playing them in my 30s, but in my 40s and 50s? Dunno man. Depends on how things go for me and for the industry. I really hope the NX is good. And if I one day see Nintendo calling it quits as far as hardware goes, a part of me will die, as silly as this sounds. Sega quitting making consoles was already a bit of a blow, but Nintendo?! Holy s*it, that's truly sadden me. I mean, come on now, I grew up playing Mario, Sonic, Virtua Cop, Daytona USA, Zelda, etc. What about you? Ever had a period where you seemed to outgrow games? And do you think you'll ever reach a point where you won't feel like playing games anymore?

11-29-2016, 06:44 PM	#2
PApagreg Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 1,828	As long as I find video games to be fun and I can actually play them then no __________________

11-29-2016, 06:58 PM	#3
CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy Annalist Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 16,435	I did. I've occasionally played a game for about a week (usually when I'm sick), but it's a rare thing nowadays. __________________ *ALL THEIR DAYS ARE NUMBERED*

11-29-2016, 07:02 PM	#4
Powder So tired of this place Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell Ri La Posts: 26,815	I do not, no. __________________ I'm convinced that none of you have ever experienced joy

11-29-2016, 07:05 PM	#7
TurtleTitan97 Space Cowboy Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Speed Force Posts: 7,043	Seems unlikely at the moment. __________________

11-29-2016, 07:02 PM	#5
snake Disgusting Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Outer Heaven Posts: 12,230	I did about a year or two ago. Only time I play is when I have people over.

11-29-2016, 10:47 PM	#12
Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	Nah, never happening. I love them too much.

01-18-2017, 07:57 AM	#13
blindturtle02 Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tx Posts: 2,627	That's not happening for me, especially with games like Injustice 2 and MVC Infinite on the horizon. Now if only we could get a TMNT fighter with over 40 characters.