Kale Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 I did, more than once, especially recently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakebit10 Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 The thought crosses my mind. Especially now with work, online college courses and spending time with my wife. Some nights I don't even feel like playing. So yeah, I think there will come a day when I decide to give up gaming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xZoneHunter Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Video games are just a hobby, if you don't feel like playing something it's not the end of the world. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabmorais_2011 Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Nah. Did that when I was younger and was juggling college/work. Too much going on and I wanted to focus on other things. Then, after I graduated, got back to it and started collecting physical games. Probably will keep on playing until I kick the bucket and leave it all to my kid. I don't plan to stop reading books and watching movies either, lol. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezdomnekoty Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 NEVER 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlasxof- Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 As @xZoneHunter stated, video games are just a hobby. I don't think 'retiring' is the best word to describe, cause even though one day you will eventually play something, doesn't matter what way you will. I feel It's better to describe it as 'take a time from it'. You could say 'retiring' if you're into Competitive Games such as Overwatch, League, CS:GO and etc, or MMORPG, it would be more understandable to use 'retiring'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DistantFox Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Why? Sometimes I might get too busy to play games, but not foreorer. I don't feel the need to "retire" from things like games or the forums because I might get the urge to come back. Personally, there's no point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undead Wolf Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Nope, I've never even considered it. There are some days where I don't feel like playing video games, but that doesn't last for long. They are a huge part of my life and have been for as long as I can remember. I can't even imagine what things would be like without them. I will most likely be paying video games either until I kick the bucket or am physically unable to. Also, why is this in the forum games section? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMDE Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Retire? I'm far too young to retire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NetEntity Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 No way. This would be willingly giving up one of the few things that still keep me in high spirits and moving along. I have a very busy schedule now and don't play as much as I used to, but it's not because I don't want to play games anymore or have lost interest; it's just that there are priorities now: boring important things first, gaming second. ...though I still carry one of my portables with me to sneak in a few mins when I get a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla_Rules Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 No. Helps me put perspective in my life, allows me to escape when things get a bit overwhelming. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kale Posted November 13, 2017 Author Share Posted November 13, 2017 39 minutes ago, xZoneHunter said: Video games are just a hobby, if you don't feel like playing something it's not the end of the world. good point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starcrunch061 Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 I did. When my second child was born, I was afraid that it might be time to hang it up. But...nah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreakon13 Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 (edited) Giving up games? The thought occurred to me when I was going through that 2 year stint of anxiety and depression, with the shitty job and living situation. The unfortunate thing about games, unlike other entertainment mediums, is that they're long and require a level of focus that reading a book or watching a movie just don't. You can't "lose" at a movie or a television show, or listening to music. So when your mind is elsewhere, which all of ours are/have been/will be when life goes to shit from time to time... games are usually the first thing to get set aside. If you can't focus on them, they aren't fun, you might lose a lot and can make things feel worse. Or they'll eat up a lot of time, time better spent fixing whatevers causing you stress or anxiety in the first place. Like someone else said though, it's a hobby. Taking a break from them to get other parts of your life figured out can be a very good thing, but "retiring" from them? I don't think it's necessary to completely bail on things you enjoy doing (or else maybe you never really enjoyed them). They'll always be there waiting for you when you come back down to Earth. Edited November 13, 2017 by Dreakon13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dedennesteph Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 (edited) - Edited July 26, 2022 by dedennesteph 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kale Posted November 13, 2017 Author Share Posted November 13, 2017 Just now, Dedenne said: I totally understand how you feel. Cause I thought about it very often. The question is why. So for me it was because I didn't enjoying it the way I used to in the past and it wasn't fun anymore. For me, who has not many friends in real life, video games always were something were I could be who I want to be. But the older I get the real life get me more and more. And I wan't to see the world. Not just sitting in my room playing games. Alone. That's why I play not that often anymore. And take months whithout playing from time to time. So, this was very personal to wrote. What is your reason? my unstability is the reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YemmytheFerret Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 I've taken a step back from trophy hunting but video games will always be a big part of my life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSquirrell1 Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Never. May not play every day, but nice to realign my sanity with some nice gameplay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowStar83x Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 (edited) The thought has crossed my mind, but don't think it's happening anytime soon. Been playing for a LONG time. Edited November 13, 2017 by Blissey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madbuk Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 I'm not a fan of the direction gaming is heading whatsoever, and I worry for the future. There will probably be no games left that interest me and thus cause me to quit gaming, but I hope that never happens because I still really enjoy gaming. But lootboxes and online will bring it all crashing down and I'll have no choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Gaming is a hobby for me, not a job. As such, if I have time and I feel like playing a game then I'll do so. If I don't feel like playing a game I'll listen to some music, or pick up my guitar, go for a drive or something else that tickles my fancy. There have been times where I haven't touched a video game for weeks and other times where I spend an unhealthy amount of time playing. So no, I've never thought about retiring from video games. As long as I enjoy playing, I'll keep playing. Parker 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotakibono Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 1 hour ago, Parker said: Gaming is a hobby for me, not a job. As such, if I have time and I feel like playing a game then I'll do so. If I don't feel like playing a game I'll listen to some music, or pick up my guitar, go for a drive or something else that tickles my fancy. There have been times where I haven't touched a video game for weeks and other times where I spend an unhealthy amount of time playing. So no, I've never thought about retiring from video games. As long as I enjoy playing, I'll keep playing. Parker Pretty much this. I've had periods of my life where I haven't played any video games for a year; it wasn't a conscious decision or anything, I just didn't feel the need or desire to. Like right now, I haven't played drums in a year seeing as I'm living abroad and don't have access to my drumkit, but I know that when I return to Ireland I'll probably play them straight away. Video games are like any other love or passion of mine, I'll always dip my toe into the water as long as I continue to enjoy them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karnacharya Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 I consider giving up trophy hunting from time to time, but I would never give up video games. They're an amazing coping skill, and barring any physical limitations that develop as I age, I'll love them till the day I die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chirithy84 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Just a hobby for decades, nothing more, nothing less. And so long Trophy hunting and gaming don`t take over time, thats ok 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbuu3 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 I wouldn't retire from gaming i'd retire to it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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