Why can't I play video games anymore?

I used to be a video game FREAK!!! I used to play Xbox 360 almost everyday. But lately, I haven't been able to play. The last time I played a video game was 5 days ago. Before that, I would start playing a game, then after 10 or 15 minutes I get bored. I just don't have any interest in playing at all anymore. What is wrong with me?

Asking an anonymous forum to psychoanalyze your inability to play games is probably a bad idea. Considering you provided almost no supporting information from which to create even a decent guess as to why you're losing interest in games, I'm not sure if this is a legitimate question or just an attempt to provoke random responses.

Asking an anonymous forum to psychoanalyze your inability to play games is probably a bad idea. Considering you provided almost no supporting information from which to create even a decent guess as to why you're losing interest in games, I'm not sure if this is a legitimate question or just an attempt to provoke random responses.

jadaski1

No...I'm pretty serious about this. It's been going on for the last 4 months. And I just want some advice from other gamers. I just thought maybe it's a phase or something....I don't know. I wasn't asking advice from douche bags and I wasn't looking for random responses.

I have been the same,It's just the lack of decent games at the minute,The usual summer games 'drought'

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Asking an anonymous forum to psychoanalyze your inability to play games is probably a bad idea. Considering you provided almost no supporting information from which to create even a decent guess as to why you're losing interest in games, I'm not sure if this is a legitimate question or just an attempt to provoke random responses.

JoeDawg2100

No...I'm pretty serious about this. It's been going on for the last 4 months. And I just want some advice from other gamers. I just thought maybe it's a phase or something....I don't know. I wasn't asking advice from douche bags and I wasn't looking for random responses.

What game genre's do you normally play and have they been properly represented in recent releases? What games have you been playing lately? How old are you, and do you feel that you're growing out of your gaming phase?

By the way, my initial post was an attempt to obtain more information while hedging my bets against a possible insincere question.

(Edit: and why does Gamespot randomly eat my blankspaces...)

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[QUOTE="jadaski1"]

Asking an anonymous forum to psychoanalyze your inability to play games is probably a bad idea. Considering you provided almost no supporting information from which to create even a decent guess as to why you're losing interest in games, I'm not sure if this is a legitimate question or just an attempt to provoke random responses.

jadaski1

No...I'm pretty serious about this. It's been going on for the last 4 months. And I just want some advice from other gamers. I just thought maybe it's a phase or something....I don't know. I wasn't asking advice from douche bags and I wasn't looking for random responses.

What game genre's do you normally play and have they been properly represented in recent releases? What games have you been playing lately? How old are you, and do you feel that you're growing out of your gaming phase?

By the way, my initial post was an attempt to obtain more information while hedging my bets against a possible insincere question.

(Edit: and why does Gamespot randomly eat my blankspaces...)

Sorry I took your first post the wrong way. I just don't understand why this is happening. But usually I play FPS like Call of Duty Black Ops, Medal of Honor, etc. And Fallout 3, Fallout New Vegas, Assasain's Creed: Brotherhood, Gears of War, Dirt 2. And I play sports games like Madden 2011, NCAA Football 2011, MLB 2K11, and NBA 2K11. I'm a 25-year-old college student, but I don't know if I'm growing out of them or not. It's like I want to play, but I don't. It's hard to describe.

Yeah this happens with me alot more now.

I used to be able to play games and just never get bored with them. Could stay up all night and have a great time.

Now i can get bored of them prettyquickly sometimes. (Though i still can play for long periodsstill and have fun)

It may be the lack of good games for the past few years. Honestly can say that i have played no gamesin the past few years that can even come close to my all-time favorite games.

Sad :(

If participating in one activity endlessly was fun for us, it would be a sad state indeed.

Do something else.

You probably have ADD. Drink some energy drinks that will slow your brain down and allow you to concentrate.

You probably have ADD. Drink some energy drinks that will slow your brain down and allow you to concentrate.

slipknot0129

Slipknot0129 makes a good point. I would think alot of people with ADD and ADHD have a harder time staying interested in games. Not saying you have ADD or ADHD though.

Same boat here. If I play games, it's with friends. Otherwise, I'm wanting to watch TV or screw around on the computer. And I have a huge backlog of new games from summers and winters ago.

You probably feel like going on the computer more. If that's your problem, then you're the same as me.NiKva

That's exactly what I do now. I just mess around on the computer a lot now instead of playing video games! Sometimes I try to get off the computer to play Xbox, but it doesn't work. I just end up going back to the computer.

[QUOTE="NiKva"]You probably feel like going on the computer more. If that's your problem, then you're the same as me.JoeDawg2100

That's exactly what I do now. I just mess around on the computer a lot now instead of playing video games! Sometimes I try to get off the computer to play Xbox, but it doesn't work. I just end up going back to the computer.

This sounds like my attitude, although my problem stems from an obsession with platinum'ing every game I play. Starting new games can be difficult knowing that I'll force myself to devote the time to obtaining every trophy, and it is especially difficult after having completed a tough game or series of games. Until I get motivated to play the next game, I tend to mess around like you.

You probably just need a break and that one good game that'll draw you back in.

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No...I'm pretty serious about this. It's been going on for the last 4 months. And I just want some advice from other gamers. I just thought maybe it's a phase or something....I don't know. I wasn't asking advice from douche bags and I wasn't looking for random responses.

JoeDawg2100

What game genre's do you normally play and have they been properly represented in recent releases? What games have you been playing lately? How old are you, and do you feel that you're growing out of your gaming phase?

By the way, my initial post was an attempt to obtain more information while hedging my bets against a possible insincere question.

(Edit: and why does Gamespot randomly eat my blankspaces...)

Sorry I took your first post the wrong way. I just don't understand why this is happening. But usually I play FPS like Call of Duty Black Ops, Medal of Honor, etc. And Fallout 3, Fallout New Vegas, Assasain's Creed: Brotherhood, Gears of War, Dirt 2. And I play sports games like Madden 2011, NCAA Football 2011, MLB 2K11, and NBA 2K11. I'm a 25-year-old college student, but I don't know if I'm growing out of them or not. It's like I want to play, but I don't. It's hard to describe.

In that case, try a different genre of games that you don't normally play. Something random, that got good reviews. You might be surprised with how much you like it. Maybe some platformers or RPG.

Your not alone. I want to play games, but I don't have the urge to. I don't know if that makes sense..:P but yea i feel you dude.

Try forcing yourself to not play for a week. I did that and i couldn't wait to start playing again.

I used to be a video game FREAK!!! I used to play Xbox 360 almost everyday. But lately, I haven't been able to play. The last time I played a video game was 5 days ago. Before that, I would start playing a game, then after 10 or 15 minutes I get bored. I just don't have any interest in playing at all anymore. What is wrong with me?

JoeDawg2100

Sounds like you're getting out of that phase and going into something new, like going onto your computer. Happens all the time. People change. You're changing too.

Take a break for awhile, and to find a new hobby. If that dosen't work then rent or borrow L.A. Noire. Its something completely different and its the most refreshing game I have played in a long time.

Your not alone. I want to play games, but I don't have the urge to. I don't know if that makes sense..:P but yea i feel you dude.

Try forcing yourself to not play for a week. I did that and i couldn't wait to start playing again.

martinX3X

Yeah, I was thinking about doing that. Thanks!

Relax about it. We've all gone through gaming slumps, and the best thing to do is just relax. What I often do is pop in a game that I absolutely love, regardless of what other new games I have. Often getting into an old favorite will spark interest in the rest of your gaming life.

Same thing happened to me, or at least sort of. I went out and bought a ps3, and I love it. The library is more varied. The 360 is filled with sequels, which may very well be good games, but it is still the same thing over and over. Gears, Forza, etc. Well made, but everything still feels redundant.

Maybe you have so many responsibilities, the stress gets to you and you just don't feel like playing games sometimes. That's how I feel from time to time. But my passion for games (not just when I'm playing them) has never been stronger. I love video games and anything about them like video game news, etc. Personally, I like to play games day one when it comes out so the hype is still there. I find that I lose interest in games fast when it I grabbed it in the bargain bin after it has been released for months. That's just me though. Or simply, that particular game just doesn't interest you or excite you enough. I also find that games with intriguing universes keep me interested or attached to a certain series or franchises for much longer, if not forever.

It's also worth mentioning, I didn't play any video games throughout high school (4 years straight). Nor did I play video games in my first 2 years of college. While many young people at that age play video games, I wasn't. But I was a huge gamer before that, since I was 7 years old. During college, I started playing World of Warcraft for a year, and then I quit. I started to really get into other PC games and I never looked back. I also game on the consoles, mainly Xbox 360, and PS3 for exclusives. I try to switch it up, but I really enjoy my PC gaming most and I spend about 95% on the PC, gaming.

I have been the same,It's just the lack of decent games at the minute,The usual summer games 'drought'

CUDGEdave

this

I like how you say "what is wrong with me?" xD Everybody goes through phases like that, sometimes I can really get into a game and play it for many consecutive games until it's complete then other times I can go around 2 weeks without playing a good game and watch films/tv shows instead. Gaming is just a form of entertainment so once you find a game that is worth your time, you will play again :P

1. Only buy games you are %100 psyched about and will play immediately. Don't buy only because of sales or discounts, then you have a big backlog of stuff you don't really feel like playing.

2. There are alot of good, high quality games out there, but that does not mean you are in the mood to play them all. Is UC2 a good game? Yes. Do I feel like playing it right now? No. That's why I don't own it. When (if) I get in the mood to play it, I will buy it and play it the same day it arrives.

3. Keep your game collection small, tight. Only own stuff that you loved, were emotionally meaningful, and/or will replay over and over. For everything else, use a rental service like Gamefly. Anything else, sell immediately.

4. Don't rush. Take your time and play the hell out of your favorites.

5. Avoid the hype bandwagon. There are 20-30 games coming out over the year, that ppl will pre-order, etc. Quite frankly I had more fun with older/unknown games than with big blockbuster releases.

6. Think back to the last game that you absolutely loved. Go play it. Buy all the DLC's. Platinum it.

7. If all else fails, don't even try to play. Take a week off and pursue your other interests. The sweetness in life is not forced. If I don't feel like playing, I don't play, period.

Maybe you've just lost interest in games, and there's nothing wrong with that.

1. Only buy games you are %100 psyched about and will play immediately. Don't buy only because of sales or discounts, then you have a big backlog of stuff you don't really feel like playing.

2. There are alot of good, high quality games out there, but that does not mean you are in the mood to play them all. Is UC2 a good game? Yes. Do I feel like playing it right now? No. That's why I don't own it. When (if) I get in the mood to play it, I will buy it and play it the same day it arrives.

3. Keep your game collection small, tight. Only own stuff that you loved, were emotionally meaningful, and/or will replay over and over. For everything else, use a rental service like Gamefly. Anything else, sell immediately.

4. Don't rush. Take your time and play the hell out of your favorites.

5. Avoid the hype bandwagon. There are 20-30 games coming out over the year, that ppl will pre-order, etc. Quite frankly I had more fun with older/unknown games than with big blockbuster releases.

6. Think back to the last game that you absolutely loved. Go play it. Buy all the DLC's. Platinum it.

7. If all else fails, don't even try to play. Take a week off and pursue your other interests. The sweetness in life is not forced. If I don't feel like playing, I don't play, period.

ZombieKiller7

Great advice....thanks!

It's hard to say exactly, but I know personally I go through transitory phases. I'll be really into gaming for 4 or 5-months and then suddenly my interests will shift to something like music or movies. Give it time, maybe you just need to take a break from video games for a while. As they say, too much of a good thing can be bad.

Take a break, it happens. If you're still not interested try a different genre. Play other games besides shooters and sports games. You might find something you like.

Thanks everyone for the advice!

Relax about it. We've all gone through gaming slumps, and the best thing to do is just relax. What I often do is pop in a game that I absolutely love, regardless of what other new games I have. Often getting into an old favorite will spark interest in the rest of your gaming life.

cprmauldin

Gaming is a hobby. It's meant to give you some relaxing time from life. Try something new until you have the urge to play. I have been learning to draw.

Try a different genre. One that you haven't given much thought to.

Good luck

I used to be a video game FREAK!!! I used to play Xbox 360 almost everyday. But lately, I haven't been able to play. The last time I played a video game was 5 days ago. Before that, I would start playing a game, then after 10 or 15 minutes I get bored. I just don't have any interest in playing at all anymore. What is wrong with me?

JoeDawg2100

Read through most of the replies and I think I might be the first to say it but...

Could it possibly be that you are growing up and your priorities are changing? Happens to all of us. I estimate I spend 2 hours a week on this site, I bet that's more time then I play video games. I hsve said this in like 10 threads so far butthe less you play video games, the more you realize what a waste of time they were. I enjoyed them, the memories of techmo super bowl leagues with my friends and such but we definitly could have been doing something better weith our time

I have been the same,It's just the lack of decent games at the minute,The usual summer games 'drought'

CUDGEdave

For me I can't play video games much anymore cuz I don't have family and others on the same play schedule as me. My brother works until midnight usually and games really late then sleeps the day. My 10 year old son of course can't game when my brother is on. My sister's husband works at the same job as my brother and they don't always share the same shift so when my brother and/or son can play games with me my sister's husband can't. Etc etc etc .... you get the picture ... I wanted to play games more with family these past few years but it hasn't happened enough and it was also made harder when my son's mom and my computer both went down. I am in the process of building a new pc but really 2 pcs in the house isn't what I wanted. What I wanted all along was to have 5 or 6 decent pcs in the house so I could have people over and play games and enjoy each other's company. I also need to rent a Ventrilo account or something for gaming but money has been tight lately. It would be nice to have a voice chat people can go into to talk while gaming. I guess Steam has their own free voice setup for gaming and I have used it and it worked fine so I guess there is that option.

Bottom line ..... hoping things change in the future so I can play games with family and friends cuz that is more fun

DeViLzzz

Couldn't agree with you more. There's nothing like gaming with friends and family. Maybe I should just try that, because I'm always gaming by myself. But I really don't have any friends who are into gaming like I am.

Same here ... I used to play a lot, but lately I either suck at every game and then give up in 10 minutes cause i don't have the patience or just play Mortal Kombat, Fight Night, Burnout, Dirt 3, Skate 2...casual games, i'll just have a quick fight or a quick race and that's it.

I do hope it comes back to me but at this moment there are no games that attract me.

I was playing Ski Resort Tycoon earlier...that game's 10 years old and simple as hell but for some reason I like it alot better than everything i played lately

LA Noire was shallow and boring, Black Ops was shallow and short, Castlevania LOS was frustrating and boring, Crysis 2 was pretty, shallow and boring...Vanquish was fun though.

I dunno, hopefully I'll get back to business with Skyrim, Assassins Creed Revelations, the next Hitman, Forza 4, Battlefield...i hope

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