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    never understood the attraction myself

    Watching football , rugby , cricket , going running , swimming etc , birdwatching , collecting old China, playing chess , whatever

    But sitting on a chair pretending to be a gangster , car thief or golfer ?

    I am non plussed on that

  • #2
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    I want to know how all these kids can sit in their bedrooms gaming all day but don't have computers or internet to do home schooling, and demand that the government provide it?

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    • #3
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      No different to people sitting around watching movies and sport

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      • #4
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        FIFA is great fun with mates

        Mario Kart on the switch is a cracking laugh

        the GTA games can kill hours if you are bored

        COD cannot be faulted for entertainment

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        • #5
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          Originally posted by xsnaggle View Post
          I want to know how all these kids can sit in their bedrooms gaming all day but don't have computers or internet to do home schooling, and demand that the government provide it?
          So how do you know all kids are sitting in their bedrooms gaming all day but don't have computers? Over to you.

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          • #6
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            Originally posted by Eric the Half a Bee View Post
            So how do you know all kids are sitting in their bedrooms gaming all day but don't have computers? Over to you.

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            • #7
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              Originally posted by Llandaff Blue View Post
              No different to people sitting around watching movies and sport
              I'd go further and say that interactivity with gaming media is better in every way. Problem-solving, team-building, technical skills, art, music, graphic design, complex computer skills development, story-telling, teaching media, training media, educational media, can help with fitness, disabilities, ...gaming is so much more than the stereotypical kids in their bedroom. That's such a cliche and the MSM still hasn't caught up.

              It's a bigger industry than sports and movies combined.

              During the start of the pandemic, the esports GP at Catalunya included Max Verstappen and attracted 19 Million viewers on Steam.

              Motorsport esport has produced drivers who've competed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans as well as numerous other real-world tracks. Where could you learn to drive a Porsche 911, for example, around any World Circuit without 100s of thousands of pounds?

              I know Sim Racers in their 80s. It doesn't matter what age you are. Stick a workout app on and race at Spa on a Sim Rig for two hours flat out and you're arms, shoulders, heart, and brain will know it.

              Try playing FIFA or PES at the highest level. There are pro teams out there. The games are more complex than darts or snooker I can assure you (and I'm not knocking darts or snooker).

              Gaming is being used to help with Dementia and other Neurological Degenerative diseases

              It's also incredibly social. Gaming is not a kids thing by any means. Only adults have the disposable income to afford high-level gaming these days.

              I could go on.

              Full disclosure. I am a game developer.

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              • #8
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                Originally posted by Llandaff Blue View Post
                No different to people sitting around watching movies and sport
                Sure but its a little odd I think for someone in their 40s pretending to be a drugs dealer , escaping from the police and shooting everyone

                I mean city are crap but its real life

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                • #9
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                  Originally posted by Citizen's Nephew View Post
                  I'd go further and say that interactivity with gaming media is better in every way. Problem-solving, team-building, technical skills, art, music, graphic design, complex computer skills development, story-telling, teaching media, training media, educational media, can help with fitness, disabilities, ...gaming is so much more than the stereotypical kids in their bedroom. That's such a cliche and the MSM still hasn't caught up.

                  It's a bigger industry than sports and movies combined.

                  During the start of the pandemic, the esports GP at Catalunya included Max Verstappen and attracted 19 Million viewers on Steam.

                  Motorsport esport has produced drivers who've competed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans as well as numerous other real-world tracks. Where could you learn to drive a Porsche 911, for example, around any World Circuit without 100s of thousands of pounds?

                  I know Sim Racers in their 80s. It doesn't matter what age you are. Stick a workout app on and race at Spa on a Sim Rig for two hours flat out and you're arms, shoulders, heart, and brain will know it.

                  Try playing FIFA or PES at the highest level. There are pro teams out there. The games are more complex than darts or snooker I can assure you (and I'm not knocking darts or snooker).

                  Gaming is being used to help with Dementia and other Neurological Degenerative diseases

                  It's also incredibly social. Gaming is not a kids thing by any means. Only adults have the disposable income to afford high-level gaming these days.

                  I could go on.

                  Full disclosure. I am a game developer.
                  You put this far more eloquently than I ever could.

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                  • #10
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                    Originally posted by SLUDGE FACTORY View Post
                    Sure but its a little odd I think for someone in their 40s pretending to be a drugs dealer , escaping from the police and shooting everyone

                    I mean city are crap but its real life
                    It is the same as reading a murder mystery novel or binge watching breaking bad is it not? World building, fantasy and escapism.. all of which are good, in moderation.

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                    • #11
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                      Originally posted by SLUDGE FACTORY View Post
                      Sure but its a little odd I think for someone in their 40s pretending to be a drugs dealer , escaping from the police and shooting everyone

                      I mean city are crap but its real life
                      As opposed to watching a film where 40 year old men pretend to be drug dealers escaping the police? I think you should read the post above, there's a lot more to gaming than I think you're aware of.

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                      • #12
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                        Originally posted by Citizen's Nephew View Post
                        I'd go further and say that interactivity with gaming media is better in every way. Problem-solving, team-building, technical skills, art, music, graphic design, complex computer skills development, story-telling, teaching media, training media, educational media, can help with fitness, disabilities, ...gaming is so much more than the stereotypical kids in their bedroom. That's such a cliche and the MSM still hasn't caught up.

                        It's a bigger industry than sports and movies combined.

                        During the start of the pandemic, the esports GP at Catalunya included Max Verstappen and attracted 19 Million viewers on Steam.

                        Motorsport esport has produced drivers who've competed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans as well as numerous other real-world tracks. Where could you learn to drive a Porsche 911, for example, around any World Circuit without 100s of thousands of pounds?

                        I know Sim Racers in their 80s. It doesn't matter what age you are. Stick a workout app on and race at Spa on a Sim Rig for two hours flat out and you're arms, shoulders, heart, and brain will know it.

                        Try playing FIFA or PES at the highest level. There are pro teams out there. The games are more complex than darts or snooker I can assure you (and I'm not knocking darts or snooker).

                        Gaming is being used to help with Dementia and other Neurological Degenerative diseases

                        It's also incredibly social. Gaming is not a kids thing by any means. Only adults have the disposable income to afford high-level gaming these days.

                        I could go on.

                        Full disclosure. I am a game developer.
                        disclosure accepted

                        I see being social as going for a walk with friends , playing 5 a side , going to watch city , fishing , playing golf , local pub pool league etc

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                        • #13
                          Re: Gaming

                          Originally posted by chris lee View Post
                          It is the same as reading a murder mystery novel or binge watching breaking bad is it not? World building, fantasy and escapism.. all of which are good, in moderation.
                          I don't do either of those

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                          • #14
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                            Originally posted by Llandaff Blue View Post
                            You put this far more eloquently than I ever could.
                            I think you put your point across perfectly

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                            • #15
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                              Originally posted by Llandaff Blue View Post
                              As opposed to watching a film where 40 year old men pretend to be drug dealers escaping the police? I think you should read the post above, there's a lot more to gaming than I think you're aware of.
                              I can't think of anything worse than gaming , I think the use of gaming in the treatment of dementia and epilepsy sounds interesting but the concept in itself I find a bit odd

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