Loosing interest in games?

[SOLIDSNAKE]

hell no ! to many awsome games out there.

 

[DinoLast]

How is that immature? Don't state your comment as fact, simple as that. It was nothing personal (I think you read more into what i posted than was intended) and i find it funny you took it as so. ( I guess it just gives more validity to my post is all)

It was not a statement of fact, I never said it was. I was just giving my point of view, something you are entitled to do in a forum

When I stated you don't feel different inside it was more to do with age than common sense and maturity.
You say it was nothing personal, but you felt need to reply to my comment with rolls on the floor laughing emoticons. My comment was not funny, so I guess that was your "grown up" way of trying to belittle me.

 

[BadMoon]

I have lost interest in gaming for the most part. I have been so busy with many personal things and events that I don't feel like sitting down to play one. I just want to relax and veg out so to speak. It's been that way for about a year and a half.

That said when I new game comes out that I REALLY want to play I usually play them hard until I beat them. The last four games that I really played through were FF12, Assassins Creed, Drakes 2, and BioShock 2.

I have no doubt I will play some of the new games when they come out. Halo Reach and GOW 3 are a must.

 

[artofwar]

Lost interest in gaming after graduating from high school. Got interested again shortly after graduating from college.

To the thread creator, just take a break as others advised. "There is more to life than" gaming.

 

[creature4000]

I've played 2 1/2 games in 2010 so far.. just feels like I grew out of it for the most part. Time is being taken up by spending time with the wife and doing house/yard work.

I still enjoy the graphics and look of games.. just not the gameplay them selves for the most part. (MW2,GOW 1, and Dragonage Orgins)

 

[Sweet Rabbit]

I still play gears & halo

 

[uscmhicks]

Lost interest in gaming after graduating from high school. Got interested again shortly after graduating from college.

To the thread creator, just take a break as others advised. "There is more to life than" gaming.

 

[Sithlord1975]

Yep I've lost interest too. I'm not the same gamer anymore. But some of my buddies are still so hardcore about it, such as Solidsnake

But yeah Ive lost interest too. I used to be a PC gamer and console gamer, but either I'm just too lazy to bother anymore, or just grew out of it and have other realistic or creative things that take up my time.
Part of it is, I've just grown up. I'm 35 years old now. I keep busy with work, the house projects, the wife, the kids, working out, biking, movies, playing guitar etc. Don't have time to sit around and game all day. And don't even want to sit around and game all day either.
When I do, my main go to game has been Warcraft on the PC. That was my "me" time gaming. Come home, relax in the evening, put on WOW, go into that alternate world and escape for a few hours a night. But even lately I'm not even in to that anymore. But that's partly due to it being summer time right now and being bored with it. That is until the new expansion Cataclysm comes out lol Then I'll see if I can get back into it, plus it will be colder weather coming.

I have a PS3 but barely touch it for games. If anything, I play the Wii the most, because it's simple and fun and something you can do with the kids. Having a blast playing Mario Galaxy 2 these days, and helping the kids get through Lego Harry Potter.

The hardcore gamer I used to be though is dead. I know I'm not the same anymore, when even MUST play games come out, or really sick graphics in the latest shooter, make me just say "meh...it's just a game", rather then get all excited like I used to. I didn't even buy Starcraft 2 like I thought for sure I would. I picked up the box a couple times at the store, looked at the box and put it back down. It's just not there anymore.

 

[V!C]

All I play is sports games now...

Don't even bother with other stuff.

 

[darthviper107]

I still like games just as much as I used to, but sometimes I might go a month without playing any games, but that's normal for me. I try a lot of games and only actually play through a few and it usually takes me a bit to finish those.

I'm sure the people who are losing interest will get back into it, it's not exactly something you only do as a kid.

I guess I should play games more, since I actually work in the industry, but I just don't play more than an hour or so at a time.

 

[BadMoon]

I would also like to add that I don't buy into the "I've just grown up" camp. Thats pretty arrogant and silly in my opinion.

Back in my younger years I managed an EB and lots of my customers were well over 50. I had a podiatrist that would come in and buy all the new games.

I can understand life style changes or being busy. Not I've grown up. We arent talking about growing out of your huggies or needing your nook.

 

[uscmhicks]

Yeah , I think nowadays games are far to complexed and amazing to grow out of it. You can delve into a game just as easily as you can a movie now.

 

[Sithlord1975]

Personally what I meant about growing up is, that yes there is SOME growing up to do! Whether you like it or not. When you have other responsibilities you didn't have when we were younger, but now have to make the CHOICE to keep the house clean, pay the bills, spend time with the kids and family, etc etc. Then you have "grown up" so to speak. Can't play games all day. Because you know what are the more realistic priorities that take up your time now.
And then on top of that, yes, getting other interests too. That's the other part of it. Then again, if you have developed other interests or lifestyle changes, it's probably because you are older too! Like I do have alot of free time still, yet these days I now take care of myself better and workout now, I go biking, or I'd rather just relax and watch tv or a movie, rather than gaming.
Not saying I don't game or get excited to play certain games, it's just nowhere near the level as it used to be.

 

[lcummins]

I don't claim it's what is going on in my situation, but I can't help feel that it cannot be ruled out. As I feel I am maturing by the day, maturity I feel is knowing when you can do recreational things and when you just don't have time for it anymore. Not that all games all for children, but I feel eventually most of us will come to a point in our lives whether it be a few years or when he hit 55, that we won't be gaming anymore.

I hear you to a degree, we are all kind of big kids or at least kids at heart to some degree. But my interest in that too is shrinking. But collectibles aren't toys.

(please don't state above as fact)
Uh, no. Maybe in your experience. Hell, 20-25 was a huge difference to me. 25-34 was insane. But were all different. Were here to learn, grow etc. If you aint maturing in some way on this earth YOU'RE DOING IT WRONG! (but hey we all know someone that never grows up)

Personally what I meant about growing up is, that yes there is SOME growing up to do! Whether you like it or not. When you have other responsibilities you didn't have when we were younger, but now have to make the CHOICE to keep the house clean, pay the bills, spend time with the kids and family, etc etc. Then you have "grown up" so to speak. Can't play games all day. Because you know what are the more realistic priorities that take up your time now.
And then on top of that, yes, getting other interests too. That's the other part of it. Then again, if you have developed other interests or lifestyle changes, it's probably because you are older too! Like I do have alot of free time still, yet these days I now take care of myself better and workout now, I go biking, or I'd rather just relax and watch tv or a movie, rather than gaming.
Not saying I don't game or get excited to play certain games, it's just nowhere near the level as it used to be.

I think the terms "growing up" and "maturity" have been thrust upon us from our culture. Most of what you guys are talking about is gaining wisdom and gaining responsibilities if you get married or have kids. You can do both at any age, and they really have nothing to do with your physical age. Maturity is just a term somebody came up with to try and force the population to act a certain way... a method of control so to speak. Studies have shown that we lose our creativity, innocence, and zest for life that we has as children, when we "mature". Well, I will never "grow up" or "mature". I've gained wisdom over the years, but I have no problem with still enjoying cartoons, toys, playing games, etc., no matter what others may think. Who made it the rule that you have to give up things you liked as a child just because you became an adult?

To answer the original question... take a break if you no longer enjoy it. Maybe you will come back to gaming, maybe you will find other things to do. The point is, don't let anyone else tell you what you should like or not like just because you are getting older. Do what you want to do!

 

[BadMoon]

I think the terms "growing up" and "maturity" have been thrust upon us from our culture. Most of what you guys are talking about is gaining wisdom and gaining responsibilities if you get married or have kids. You can do both at any age, and they really have nothing to do with your physical age. Maturity is just a term somebody came up with to try and force the population to act a certain way... a method of control so to speak. Studies have shown that we lose our creativity, innocence, and zest for life that we has as children, when we "mature". Well, I will never "grow up" or "mature". I've gained wisdom over the years, but I have no problem with still enjoying cartoons, toys, playing games, etc., no matter what others may think. Who made it the rule that you have to give up things you liked as a child just because you became an adult?

To answer the original question... take a break if you no longer enjoy it. Maybe you will come back to gaming, maybe you will find other things to do. The point is, don't let anyone else tell you what you should like or not like just because you are getting older. Do what you want to do!

Well said!

 

[ProgMatinee]

meh. i admit to not growing up. i also admit that there is a hell of a difference between me and the rest of my generation and most of the generations that came before. in terms of doing what is required (work ethic, patriotism, dedication to family and community) this generation is lacking by quite a bit. it may have something to do with our game play, collectibles, and just living in fantasy. i don't know exactly what it is, but I see it. as more and more people refuse to give up their playtime more and more things that require attention are dropped.

 

[uscmhicks]

I think the terms "growing up" and "maturity" have been thrust upon us from our culture. Most of what you guys are talking about is gaining wisdom and gaining responsibilities if you get married or have kids. You can do both at any age, and they really have nothing to do with your physical age. Maturity is just a term somebody came up with to try and force the population to act a certain way... a method of control so to speak. Studies have shown that we lose our creativity, innocence, and zest for life that we has as children, when we "mature". Well, I will never "grow up" or "mature". I've gained wisdom over the years, but I have no problem with still enjoying cartoons, toys, playing games, etc., no matter what others may think. Who made it the rule that you have to give up things you liked as a child just because you became an adult?

That was probably the most awesome thing I've ever read on this forum.

 

[Batty]

That was probably the most awesome thing I've ever read on this forum.

No brown-nosing please.





But yeah, that was a good post.

 

[lcummins]

Well said!

That was probably the most awesome thing I've ever read on this forum.

No brown-nosing please.





But yeah, that was a good post.

[Elvis Voice On] Thank ya! Thank ya very much! [/Elvis Voice Off]

 

[Sup3rman]

I think the terms "growing up" and "maturity" have been thrust upon us from our culture. Most of what you guys are talking about is gaining wisdom and gaining responsibilities if you get married or have kids. You can do both at any age, and they really have nothing to do with your physical age. Maturity is just a term somebody came up with to try and force the population to act a certain way... a method of control so to speak. Studies have shown that we lose our creativity, innocence, and zest for life that we has as children, when we "mature". Well, I will never "grow up" or "mature". I've gained wisdom over the years, but I have no problem with still enjoying cartoons, toys, playing games, etc., no matter what others may think. Who made it the rule that you have to give up things you liked as a child just because you became an adult?

To answer the original question... take a break if you no longer enjoy it. Maybe you will come back to gaming, maybe you will find other things to do. The point is, don't let anyone else tell you what you should like or not like just because you are getting older. Do what you want to do!

very well said! i completely agree!

as for me, i still LOVE games! i obviously don't play them as much as i'd like because life changes and other responsibilities arise! but any free time i have at home are usually spent with a controller in my hand..i will be gaming until i die i think..

after a long day at work, gaming takes me out of the "norm" and gives me some stress free time...it's great entertainment

At times i do go weeks without playing anything because of other things going on in my life and i can just feel the stress building! Gaming is a stress reliever for me..it's downtime and i love it!