Why ppl play video games

there was a very funny podcast about this at 1up a while back (go listen to it). Anyway do you think ppl play video games?

example

emotinal response

challanging your mind

Form of interaction

ect

^ All of the above.

I play the Hot Coffe mod as a form of interaction.

All of the abv as well..(this topic might be deleted though). th3warr1or

why

For fun? It's really just a hobby to me. When I'm at home, there's nothing good on TV and it's not a convenient time to go out, what else can you do?Setsa

but what makes it fun to you

i just like playing video games. im a competitive person and i dont like loosing so that keeps me playing. I also dont watch tv except for sports games so thats why i play it too its just a substitute

i nicked this from my favorite youtuber, retrogamer3

"Videogames, like crosswords, are a form of play and play is a key element of a healthy adult existence. As game theorist
Raph Koster has always pointed out, our playful brains love to seek out patterns, to solve problems and there's something existentially joyful about doing this in an environment that doesn't have any stakes if you screw it up."

i thought it sounded about right.

Entertainment.

Entertainment.

Raikoh_

how are you entertained

[QUOTE="Setsa"]For fun? It's really just a hobby to me. When I'm at home, there's nothing good on TV and it's not a convenient time to go out, what else can you do?WhenPicklezFly

but what makes it fun to you

maybe you didnt know this but ppl play video games for fun.xBlayder5x

how do you find it fun

It kills time, and it can also entertain me.

[QUOTE="xBlayder5x"]maybe you didnt know this but ppl play video games for fun.WhenPicklezFly

how do you find it fun

videogames are fun, because they immerse you into these fantasy (or maybe sometimes more realisitic) worlds, and let you control things. And also video games can make you want to come back if they offer a good story and/or entertainng fulfilling gameplay. Video games are also a way to escape the problems of the real world for a bit and just relax, or perhaps if you are angry, you can take out your anger on the innocent computer characters :P.

That was a good podcast too until that irish drunk started babbling BS. I never want to hear his annoying voice again

Also anybody who wants the true answer to the TC question. HERE IS YOUR GOD The production of this podcast is insane. best game podcast out there if you are a sensible person who likes to reflect on life.

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Entertainment.

WhenPicklezFly

how are you entertained

Because I don't like getting hammered like my friends and find other things like going to the mall or watching TV boring?

[QUOTE="WhenPicklezFly"]

[QUOTE="xBlayder5x"]maybe you didnt know this but ppl play video games for fun.FuriousGeorge08

how do you find it fun

Im getting everyones input

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[QUOTE="Raikoh_"]

Entertainment.

Raikoh_

how are you entertained

Because I don't like getting hammered like my friends and find other things like going to the mall or watching TV boring?

getting hammered and playing videogames is very enjoyable too.