Do you think you would be able to give up gaming???

Do you? I'm just 19 years old and I know a couple of people who are nearly twice my age and are still playing games, which make me think like "Would I be like them when I grow up?" I'm not saying it's a bad thing but I just never pictured myself still playing games when I already at my 30s, and I've been playing games before I even went to school and now that I think about it, I dont know anything as of this moment that could give me a reason to stop playing games . . .What about you guys?

Do you? I'm just 19 years old and I know a couple of people who are nearly twice my age and are still playing games, which make me think like "Would I be like them when I grow up?" I'm not saying it's a bad thing but I just never pictured myself still playing games when I already at my 30s, and I've been playing games before I even went to school and now that I think about it, I dont know anything as of this moment that could give me a reason to stop playing games . . .What about you guys?

JeanAlex22

As long as I had another hobby to replace it. Otherwise no.

I'm 40 and i dont see myself giving up on gaming.

Do you stop watching movies when you turn 30? Do you stop listening to music when you turn 30? Do you stop reading books when you turn 30? You don't stop playing games when you turn 30. Or ever. Unless your wife nags you and you cave in under pressure.

Do you stop watching movies when you turn 30? Do you stop listening to music when you turn 30? Do you stop reading books when you turn 30? You don't stop playing games when you turn 30. Or ever. Unless your wife nags you and you cave in under pressure.

Black_Knight_00

Why would you suddenly stop gaming just because you turn 30/40/50/whatever?

I'm just coming up on 30 now and I'm enjoying games as much now as I did when I was 10.

Sure, if you just can't find time for it in your life then I'd understand, but otherwise I don't really see what age and gaming has to do with eachother.

Maybe it's because gaming is still considered "immature"?

It's not like anyone is asking "gee, I'm reading books now at 15, but I sure can't see myself reading a book when I'm 50".

Nope.......i'm 41 now - 3 kids......full time job....been gaming sice I was about 15....

But can never see myself giving up.......I have actually recently up-dated my TV and stereo and one of the main considerations was how it all fitted into my xbox set up....

I probably get a couple of hours a night of gaming in - and although I have a large collection of games to get through I can't see myself ever stopping......

I guess I am just excited to see how the games have developed over the years - going from tapes to floppy disks and now we have motion control.........

maybe my 'fast-twitch' reactions aren't that of a 19 year old - but I find I am still enjoying the fast-paced shooter games (I have recently finisged Vanquish.....)

but with the variety of games out there now there is something for everyone.....

is it uncool for a 50 year old to play games? - nope - they have come so far from just being aimed at kids - so many mature themes with thoughtful moral-based stories that I think a wide age group can now feel catered for....

just my opinion

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Do you stop watching movies when you turn 30? Do you stop listening to music when you turn 30? Do you stop reading books when you turn 30? You don't stop playing games when you turn 30. Or ever. Unless your wife nags you and you cave in under pressure.

AutoPilotOn

yeah I would be willing to. Like if I was 300lbs and needed to loose weight so I didnt get heart disease. or if I was $50,000 in debt and needed to sell all my games.... but honestly I dont think I'll actually need to. I'll probably be gaming some until I'm 90yrs old or something. I'll then give my old antique xbox360 to my kids/grandkids. LOL (if it still works)

no

Nope. My husband is 34 and he still games. We even have game night once a week. Right now, we're playing through all the campaigns in Left 4 Dead. The ONLY times I ever stopped gaming was when I didn't have a console, and when I broke my arm six months ago.

I'm a collecter of gaming consoles and I don't see myself ever quitting on that. Everyone needs something to hold onto.

if i find something that take up my time when i am not home... IT would easy atm. it's getting boring to me idk. FOR maby over year easy i havn't found a game more fun the dark souls yet i have only put 30hrs in it over 2 weeks.

If i was havning fun with gaming like i use to. this game would have been completeded easy. and dead island SP be done and gears 3 SP would been started. sad lol.

If I had to for whatever reason, then yes, I could. But I wouldn't be happy about it.

It is just a hobby, but it is a hobby I quite enjoy and I see no reason why you would need to quit it simply because of aging.

The only time that I have gone without gaming is when i'm in a deep depression. Other than those times: neverrrr!

I'm actually spending more time gaming in my 30's than in my teens. I couldn't game as much in my teens because I was still going to school and homework and studying for exams meant less time for gaming for me. Now I don't get any homework and I don't have to study for exams since I'm not a student anymore, and I also have a part time job, and I'm single, don't have children to take care of, and I don't have alot of bills to pay, means I have more time for gaming. Even if a person has a full time 9-5 job anddoes not go to school, I don't see how they don't have as much time for gaming as when they were a student because they at least don't have to study for exams and have no homework.

And no I don't think I could ever give up gaming.

I'm actually spending more time gaming in my 30's than in my teens. I couldn't game as much in my teens because I was still going to school and homework and studying for exams meant less time for gaming for me. Now I don't get any homework and I don't have to study for exams since I'm not a student anymore, and I also have a part time job, and I'm single, don't have children to take care of, and I don't have alot of bills to pay, means I have more time for gaming. Even if a person has a full time 9-5 job anddoes not go to school, I don't see how they don't have as much time for gaming as when they were a student because they at least don't have to study for exams and have no homework.

DJP3000

i played a lot of video games in college, i just graduated last year and ive been gaming less and less now that i have a 9-5. in the few hours after work i see friends/pre occupied with ladies and i can't stay up late to game because i have to get up early... its kinda is frustrating, considering i want to play more games, (only have like 3 hours on dark souls, plus i want to get batman AC, mw3, skyrim, mgs hd bundle....)

i'm working on a few business plans to relieve myself of the 9-5 grind, which will allow me for some more free time.

i honestly don't see how people can play games on more than 3 systems without skipping over quality games on each system. there is just too many games out to try to stay on top of everything.

I'm 25 and see no "game over" for being a gamer, it's too fun.