Do people play video games for fun anymore?

I don't mean to ask a silly and probably stupid question. It's just I can't help but notice some people hate backlog of video games they wanna play all of them just so that they don't have any unplayed games left anymore. There are probably other reason why they hate having a backlog of games, but still. I believe some people tend to play a video game just once and ever play it again, also I think some people play a game just for a little bit and then all of a sudden they stop playing the game and never play it ever again without even finishing it. Not to mention I think people tend to rage quite when a game gets to frustrating and really difficult. Is it me or is it kind of getting to the point where people just aren't playing video games for fun anymore? Maybe I'm just being silly.

I get what you're saying. I start to realize I enjoy more collecting games then playing them (although I ALWAYS beat my games). Thats why when gaming turns DD only I'll probably stop caring about gaming... I believe I just reach a point where I've seen everything gaming could offer so I dont get impressed anymore. Not saying some game wont impress me again in the future but I doubt it... I start to grow up and realizing there are more important things in life other then gaming, that was basically my life from quite some time now. People just grow up tired of it. Thats what I feel anyway

I only play for the fun of it. I treat it as my hobby as I should. I have a modest backlog compared to many here, but I see it as a great thing. When I see 20+ games that I have yet to play, I get excited because each and every one of those games I am eager to play. I just have a system that really limits me playing many games in a short time.

When I see people complain, it mostly seems like they are joking.guynamedbilly

Yeah it's more like "this is crazy how many good games I still have left to play"

Well, that can be the case. I still play random old games though. Sometimes I'll see a game on the shelf and decide to play it for a few hours.

I do. Sure I have a huge back log that I want to get through, but I'm happy to remove a game from it before it's finished if I'm just having no fun with it.

Yes, that is all people play games for.meetroid8

I do, but I think that me and a few other people are the only ones that do. The problem is that all 'gamers' want to see in a game these days is a great story, that's why games like Mass Effect 2 and Movie Gear Solid 4 Hours win game of the year and fun games like Saints Row 2, Saints Row The Third and Just Cause 2 sadly don't even get nominated.

I do, but I think that me and a few other people are the only ones that do. The problem is that all 'gamers' want to see in a game these days is a great story, that's why games like Mass Effect 2 and Movie Gear Solid 4 Hours win game of the year and fun games like Saints Row 2, Saints Row The Third and Just Cause 2 sadly don't even get nominated.

RageQuitter69

I wouldn't agree all gamers want a great story - it's a positive feature of course, but not necessary for a great game. Take Skyrim for example. I'd say the main story sucks in it, but that doesn't mean I don't think it's a great gameplay. The open-world exploration and the game's epic scale really make that a great game for me. Having fun combat doesn't hurt either (although admittedly it does leave a bit to be desired).

Personally I think the heavily story driven, linear experiences are some of the least enjoyable games as there is the least amount of player control. Just my two cents on the subject.

I do, but I think that me and a few other people are the only ones that do. The problem is that all 'gamers' want to see in a game these days is a great story, that's why games like Mass Effect 2 and Movie Gear Solid 4 Hours win game of the year and fun games like Saints Row 2, Saints Row The Third and Just Cause 2 sadly don't even get nominated.

RageQuitter69

Yeah lol.

I play games to pass the time,and because they give meaning to my life.

Right now i'm doing a rerun of Banjo Tooie.

Forgot how much i liked it back then.

Yes. I think majority of the population today find great time spending on the video games. I, myself, can't help but spend even 2-3 hours a day playing WoW. lol

I don't play games unless they're fun

I don't play games unless they're fun

riou7

I play for fun. It is just a fun hobby for me.

Well, I think the majority of people play games for fun, but there are also those who hunt for achievements and trophies that play just for that, I like getting platinums, but only in games I love, it adds to the game imo. But there are people who complain and say it's a chore, a pain in the ass, but continue to get them, if the game is heh or if it's not enjoyable I don't understand the mentality.

I never have a backlog of games, and never play multiplayer to avoid the inevitable frustration that it causes. I play single player and am always having fun.

To be honest, I probably only think I'm having fun with video games sometimes. I lost my real passion for gaming years ago. But you know... old habits and all that.

I don't mean to ask a silly and probably stupid question. It's just I can't help but notice some people hate backlog of video games they wanna play all of them just so that they don't have any unplayed games left anymore. There are probably other reason why they hate having a backlog of games, but still. I believe some people tend to play a video game just once and ever play it again, also I think some people play a game just for a little bit and then all of a sudden they stop playing the game and never play it ever again without even finishing it. Not to mention I think people tend to rage quite when a game gets to frustrating and really difficult. Is it me or is it kind of getting to the point where people just aren't playing video games for fun anymore? Maybe I'm just being silly.

cheatermaster

I don't udnerstand why anyone would hate having a backlog of video games. I like having one because I always have something to fall back on just in case I don't have the disposable income to buy any more video games. Maybe if you're OCD, and must have every game you have completed it can be a problem, but I know for sure I don't hate having a backlog of games.

I have 350+ games that I know I'll never complete all them. I'm just too busy. I still buy video games because I'm sort of a collector now. Sometimes I will set time aside and focus on getting games completed which some might call taking it too seriously. I look at it this way, If you really enjoy doing something and have a passion for it I don't see any problems with taking it seriously.

What is fun is different for different people.

Trying to conceptualize "fun" into a one size fits all paradigm is an exercise in futility.Archangel3371

I like to think I do- even if it means digging through the old stuff at the back of the closet to do so. -Something that seems to be happening more and more for me lately.

I don't play them for the hell out of it. Sometimes I might "trudge" through a game to finish the quest, but I'm still having fun doing it, just not as much as when I first started the game. They are too expensive to buy unless fun is involved.

It's just I can't help but notice some people hate backlog of video games they wanna play all of them just so that they don't have any unplayed games left anymore.

cheatermaster

i really only play games for fun you get good apples and bad apples. some games are only worthy a playthrough

though there are some games i enjoy or probably will enjoy that i like sticking a knife into.

Not in System Wars, I'm afraid.

If I didn't find playing games fun then I'd stop playing.

I always have fun playing video games.. Thats why I smoke before. :shock:

This is a very good question indeed:idea: The things is that it seems that all of us gamers play games for fun though it isn't fully true. It has been times I played games out of pure boredom or to kill time. Some certain games where just so talked about that I thought I had to try them too but weren't really my cup of tea. I try not to buy games which I would never play, but still ended up with a good number of games which I have bought but rarely played. There are even some I haven't even installed them.