Why do you play games?

[DarkHuntress]

Is it out of boredom, is it a passion, is it another hobby or is it because your friends do?

Or is there another reason?

 

[Banana Phone Man]

For fun mainly. It passes time quickly, usually with great amusement.

 

[Julianking93]

Mix of all 3.

I do it because I got addicted to it from an early age and just couldn't stop

 

[Hazy]

Entertainment.
Gaming makes me happy, as such, I like to engage in it regularly.

 

[Blueruler182]

I have serious anger issues that I need to work out in a harmless medium. Seriously, had a bad night at work last night, I'm going to play me some Arkham Asylum in a bit.

 

[mumakurau]

Because its a better way to spend my free time than just alcohol (usually). It's a plus if I happen to be playing a fun game.

 

[PureChaos]

it's just fun. never hear me complain i'm bored

 

[ICanBreakTheseCuffs]

It lets me be someone I'm not and it's very fun.

[edit]plus lets me goof around when I should be sutdying for the HUGE final exam

 

[Marter]

It's fun and a release from the problems in the world.

 

[dragonslayer32]

i play through boredom and for fun

 

[DSK-]

Entertainment, boredom, wasting time (I seem to be pretty adept at this).

It's certainly a more enjoyable medium than television for me. Instead of being a passive observer you are actually directly interacting in a game world. Pretty cool stuff.

 

[tehweave]

I play games when I'm bored.
I play games because I am passionate about the medium.
I play games that my friends play because I want to play with them.
I collect and play games because its a fun hobby and I like to witness the progression in the history.
I play games because they make me happy and curb my depression from time to time.
I play games because its fun.

Need any more reasons?

 

[Ironic Pirate]

Fun, and entertainment.

 

[Mechsoap]

passion, and a awkwardness while standing near other people

 

[Womplord]

boredom, fun, escape, they're my reasons.

 

[Flames66]

I play games to have fun and relax.

 

[CrashBang]

I started gaming when I was about 7 and I guess I started cos I hated all sports and had few friends and it was so much more entertaining than toys, even Star Wars toys (yeah I said it). It became a passion and even an addiction. 13 years later I still play them every day and love them to pieces, they're my favourite pastime

 

[Slaanax]

Playing games is more enjoyable than watching TV.

 

[Ekonk]

I'd say for fun, but lately I've caught myself mainly playing games to extract all the good ideas/scenery/art out of it, store it in my head, and use it as an inspiration later on. For when art school starts, I mean.

 

[superbatranger]

I play them because it's fun.