why do all men play video games

[MeaganLynn08]

you would think they would grow out of it. but i know 30 year olds you still play video games...what is the point it is mind numbing and its a false perception of self. i believe they begin to believe they are the characters and that makes them feel they have a purpose but that is just mean. any one else got an answer

[cazzz1975]

lol only 30 year olds? I know much older!!

[Daisho]

Simply put, a bit of escapism from lifes toils.

[AngelSammy]

Escapism, interact with something that you can't do outside or in real life. Some play because of the story much like people reading a book but with beautiful visuals, voice overs, acting and interaction. The players action can change the outcome of some games but you can't with a book.

It's also called fun!

But mostly it's because males just enjoy games, just as much as they enjoy cars and in a scary way, guns. Why? Well it's because our ancestors were hunters, we hunted for food to bring back to the "nest" where the women stay and look after the children, it was the natural way of life back then. Because of that we have that natural instict in our brains, we're just wired that way. So because we're hunters we praise those that can hunt well just like a person who is a sharp shooter or who can do amazing flips or simply sport.

And like games, it's like a competition if you play multiplayer or self satisfaction if you can kill a computer opponent. But to some, multiplay is a good way of socialising :)

I don't mean it to sound sexist that the women stay and look after the "nest" but think about it for a moment. The term "mums know better" didn't just come out of thin air, it's pretty much because the women were and are better communicators, they stayed at the "nest" talking to their children and other mothers. Men just grunt that's why we don't talk much.. I hope this actually answers a few more questions than intended?

Us guys can ask a similar question.... "Why do women own TOO MANY SHOES and HANDBAGS?!"

[Ice.Maiden]

Well put, AngelSammy.

As to your last question...er...we CAN'T, can we?? : )

[Rtaxron]

Maybe the wife/partner is boring.!

[Prangy]

Meagan i have a feeling you are not getting enough attention in the bedroom... may i suggest you buy yourself some new underwear from La Senza or summit?








I will also answer your question...

Men play on video games because the theory is to have FUN. Each person has their own way of enjoying themselves, it is YOU who has a problem here.

[B00]

And who says it's only men who play games? I've been playing a particular online game for over 2 years and I'm a woman.

[Prangy]

^ oooooooo BOO!

Women arent allowed to play video games..... now you will have really peshed Meagan off :D

[NORMANTHEDOG]

i grew up a long time ago,and never have played childs games.

[B00]

lol, yeah I know prangy- but what the hell ;-)

I see no harm in it personally, there's certainly worse things you can do for kicks and giggles anyway! And seeing as I play the game with Mr Boo I'm also spending time with him...sort of.

[daffy654]

My self and my 41 year old fiance play a game called Final Fantasy XI Online together every night,it is much better than sitting in front of the TV and watching the mindless drivel they have on these days. We have a laugh and we talk much more than we would if we were watching TV.

[Prangy]

like i said BOO, to me it sounds like the lady aint getting enough nookie, but i may be wrong!

[tiggerblue10]

I'm female and over 30 and I love playing video games. Last one I completed was Zelda Phantom Hourglass on my DS. And that was only a few months ago.