Why an Adult Obsessively Games
July 30, 2007, by xKarma From Oregon Trail to Duck Hunt to Grand Theft Auto, I've played games obsessively for over 20 years. At a point my parents actually thought that like my G.I. Joes and Legos, video games were simply toys that I would outgrow.
Plague Troopers vs. Steel Brigade bitches!
I'm done with college and working full-time now and I still don't go through a day without gaming for at least an hour. I have beer buddies and a beautiful woman and a level 70 Troll Mage bot – World of Warcraft bots make for great screensavers. At any given time, I have a cellphone, cash, and a modded Nintendo DS in my pockets. When I daydream of my future, I see boats, mansions, tons of money, and the latest Blizzard Entertainment title.
It is only sometimes that I even recognize the fact that my typical 8 or more hours of gaming every week is not actually normal – and I say “8” because I have a sense of humor. Gaming is a part of my everyday adult life. Why do I, an adult, obsessively play video games? The answers I have come up with are nothing short of shocking.
A Transference of Responsibility
Games are addicting. We've all seen the recent research. Gaming is innately addicting! I draw from this conclusion that there is definitely no link between my addictions to alcohol and sex and my addiction to video games. For you see, there is no such thing as a person who has an addictive personality. The real problem is the games, right?
It'sa' ME... Mario!! and I'm really, really, really drunk right now.
But then again it could be brain damage. You see, I haven't always been so kind to my noggin. Heck, I'm high right now. And let's not even talk about my attention deficit disorder. If it was not for ADD, I'd be less distracted when trying to game and would be able to achieve greater gaming successes at a superior pace. Luckily, there is medicine that doctors will give you to cure ADD so that nothing will ever distract you from gaming again.
Nothing can stop me now!!!
We all know that video games can train you to fire a gun and kill people. Combine that with the fact that we are at war and I may just get drafted! Knowing this, it is a no-brainer that I should allow my video games to train me for combat! Who would want to be ill-prepared for the Apocalypse when they have an Xbox lying around with a copy of Halo? I especially enjoy training for real life combat with Grand Theft Auto thanks to the auto-aim feature. With auto-aim, I don't even need to know where my enemy is. With a click of a button, I am targeting some punk. With one more click – I win!
Look at me auto-aim it up, bitches!
Okay, Now with Less Sarcasm
As cool as my buddies and girl are they are not koopa troopas, orcs, counter-terrorists, or even car thieves. I can't speak for everybody but I need those types of individuals in my life. Gaming is no different than picking up a fantastic book and is far more engaging than watching television like a couch potato. Unlike what many tools in the media suggest, being immersed in a virtual reality simply does not confuse me about what reality really is.
Orcs, CT's and Koopas OH MY!
Unlike many clichés, lots of new research suggest that online gaming can actually make you more social. Furthermore, those of you who decide to run your own guild are very likely to develop strong leadership skills that transcend video games and will more likely than not help you in the realm of business. Even if you are not ambitious enough to start your own guild, working together with a group of gamers enables you to learn strong teamwork skills that simply reading a book would not teach.
NBA Jam made me the leader I am today!
There is definitely a comradery factor. Online gaming keeps me in touch with old friends. Teaming up online with old buddies to dominate a favorite video game allows me to stay connected to old friends in a way that normally would be simply impossible. Sure it is in a virtual reality sort of way but at least it allows us to whoop some strangers' asses!
Conclusion
How's this for a short conclusion: Until every video game stars a 10 year old anime manga looking queer boy I will game on. Seriously, what the hell is up with these anime manga queers? I hate them. I really do. Shit!
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