My spouse will be turning 40 soon and is very much into his video games, computer and play station 2. Is this weird? Childish? I just was curious to hear other peoples opinions on this topic.
2007-05-23 07:14:10 · 26 answers · asked by kimberky 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Video & Online Games
My wife and I (and many of our friends) are active gamers. It's fun, it's social and mentally stimulating. Games, including video games, are and should be a part of a healthy relationship -- play together!
And now...some recent stats from the Entertainment Software Association.
Sixty-nine percent of American heads of households play computer and video games. The average game player age is 33.
The average adult woman plays games 7.4 hours per week. The average adult man plays 7.6 hours per week. Though males spend more time playing than do females, the gender/time gap has narrowed significantly since 2003.
2007-05-23 07:22:02 · answer #1 · answered by TFenderson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. Everyone has hobbies, his is just playing video games. As with all hobbies, they are best taken in moderation, so as the previous poster stated, as long as he's not ignoring his responsibilities at home, he's not hurting anything.
Video games are (for some people, anyway) a relaxing way to spend a couple of hours away from reality. It's no different then spending a few hours watching TV, or reading a book.
I believe we are in that age where it is more and more acceptable for increasingly older people to game on a regular basis. I'll be 30 this year, and have been gaming since I was ten or so. With the advances in technology, and the types of games that appeal to my age category, I don't see myself stopping in the near future. It's probably very much the same as your husband.
2007-05-23 07:26:25 · answer #2 · answered by chad782001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not remotely weird, or childish...that is to say, as long as he's not playing Chutes & Ladders on the PS2.
It's very normal for those of us who grew up with video games to continue enjoying them. As long as the games continue evolving, and continue to challenge us and provide some "fun" time, why should we stop? You may note that many games have adult ratings...these are actually made for us adults! There are a lot of 20-year olds who also play, but truth be told, most of us have more disposable income at 40 than we did at 20, so we're a key target market!
I'm 38 and my husband is 41...We both play PC and PS2 games. My best suggestion is for you to give it a try...you might like it more than you thought you would!
2007-05-23 07:24:48 · answer #3 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see anything wrong with it, Ive been to memorials and battlefields and I don't feel any different, I have some older friends in the military who have seen some action up close and they still play them and have fun, I don't see how it "glorifies" war, it shows what happens in war(death violence, destruction) but so do other forms of media but I bet if you watched a movie or read a book that portrayed these things you wouldn't really care, its just a game, its not real
2016-04-01 04:24:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way! As long as he is Man enough to go to work, spend time with you and the family(if there is one) and take care of all of his main priorities, there is nothin wrong at all. I myself am not yet at this stage in my life, I am only 20 but I know when I am 40 there is going to be no way I am not interested in video games. I have played them since I was 4 and they have been a major part in my life. Kudos to you ma'am for letting him play video games still, my girlfriend hates it when I do.
P.S. My dad who is 52 still plays video games =D
2007-05-23 07:20:01 · answer #5 · answered by cyrus1170 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the answer to this question is best found in the questions that surround this issue. Do you two have children and does the hobby interfere with the child's interaction with their father? Is your husband active / healthy? Does the hobby interfere with your marriage? I think if you ask yourself these questions, you will find your answer. As a mid-twenties male with a very healthy passion for video games, I wouldn't be worried about it unless they are getting in the way of the important things.
2007-05-23 07:28:24 · answer #6 · answered by Sean B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not exactly bad but weird to see someone older play games still. I personally don't care as long as I can beat and still play games with someone. Older people might think that this is weird and childish because they think kids should only play games with PS2 or something...
2007-05-23 07:19:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see a problem with it. My dad is 56 and even he enjoys the occasional video game. He's playing Final Fantasy 12 for the third time right now, and after that he's going to play Twilight Princess on our gamecube.
2007-05-23 08:51:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my opinion ....... is that question is very open, no matter the age video games are ok
BUT
how often, what games, what he DOESN'T do in order to play his video game, and most importantly, WHY he plays it
my dad is 46 and is constanly playing on his computer, reasoning; he cant afford to go out and do stuff, and using his computer is cheap, and gets him away from spending money he doesn't have ..... also spending time with friends online on WoW, much better than spending gas driving places, renting movies, going to movies, bowling alley, bar,
i say as long as his priorities are still where they are supposed to be, having fun and passing time in video games is not only OK, but sometimes better than alternatives
2007-05-23 07:22:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 45, and I play video games with my kids. So does my wife. Sometimes I play without them so I can practice or learn more about the games. I think it's better than watching TV.
2007-05-23 07:20:20 · answer #10 · answered by Ken T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋