Playing these games for the wrong reasons?

**SmokenScion** · 08-28-12, 04:00 PM

Playing Games for All the Wrong Reasons - IGN

Like the majority of men my age, I’ve been a gamer for as long as I can remember. But it has always been cyclical. I’ve never given up games entirely, but at certain points in my life the hobby has faded into the background. My gaming might be a few runs of Jetpack Joyride instead of hours spent in Minecraft. During those light periods gaming was squeezed in between my wife, movies, work and the rest of my life.

**Alundil** · 08-28-12, 06:14 PM

Interesting article. Probably describes many of us at one point or another in our lives. I know that I "got away" a bit during and immediately after my divorce. I could look back and see spikes playtime of 2142 that corresponded to separating, filing, moving out, etc.

It's not easy to notice when it's happening. Takes practice and self-awareness.

Thanks for sharing.

Sent via highly charged bolt of electricity.