Small update in favor of video games being worthwhile.
I’ve always been an anti-video games person. Because a) I presume there are many better things to do with ones time, regardless of ones goals. And b) because I presume video games are rather addicting, and thus the potential downside is amplified.
But recently I started playing some video (well, computer) games and a) they’ve been making me happy. Perhaps there are some better options but I think right now I’m enjoying playing them more than the things I normally assume are better than video games, like reading a book or socializing, And b) I’m only finding it slightly addicting.
This has made me think that I’ve overestimated (a) and (b), but only by a small amount.
Nintendo games often seem designed intentionally to be anti-addictive. Shallow systems to the point of only being desirable in short sessions, divided into chunks, wholesome in their explicit reminders to take frequent breaks, having clean endings.
An activity in an atmosphere as an occasional treatment for some malaise, perhaps.
Small update in favor of video games being worthwhile.
I’ve always been an anti-video games person. Because a) I presume there are many better things to do with ones time, regardless of ones goals. And b) because I presume video games are rather addicting, and thus the potential downside is amplified.
But recently I started playing some video (well, computer) games and a) they’ve been making me happy. Perhaps there are some better options but I think right now I’m enjoying playing them more than the things I normally assume are better than video games, like reading a book or socializing, And b) I’m only finding it slightly addicting.
This has made me think that I’ve overestimated (a) and (b), but only by a small amount.
What games changed your mind?
Bloons Tower Defense 5.
Nintendo games often seem designed intentionally to be anti-addictive. Shallow systems to the point of only being desirable in short sessions, divided into chunks, wholesome in their explicit reminders to take frequent breaks, having clean endings.
An activity in an atmosphere as an occasional treatment for some malaise, perhaps.
That’s good to know. I’ll keep it in mind.