[Do more thought-provoking and intellectual games have the same effect?]

On 7/20/2022 at 3:51 AM, blueclouds said:

I agree with Paul in it being very much about the person's individual relationship with video gaming. The same can be said for pornography, social media, smoking cannabis etc. And similar to what you're talking about in your post OP, people can choose to watch pornography that isn't intensely graphic, and that takes into account a female perspective for example. Or social media which is educational and life-affirming.

I know there are people out there who would say these things are still inherently bad for you or a waste of time, regardless of how you use them or the "genre" of use that you choose. And hey, they might be right in many cases. Personally though I think that's for each of us to decide and requires ongoing and honest reflection on how it's working for us.  
 

This part of your post stood out to me though. 

I think if it takes up so much time that there are little other hobbies in your life, or if it consistently takes time away from spending quality time with people in your life then it can be an issue. But one that could be solved by choosing to spend more time doing other things and breaking up the sessions. 

Thanks also blueclouds, great comment, and I would agree, it feels like each of us have our own individual experience, and we must figure it out in our journey 

All the best both 

[Do more thought-provoking and intellectual games have the same effect?]

On 7/16/2022 at 12:46 AM, Paul A. said:

From my perspective, the video games themselves aren't evil. It's our relationship with said games that create the problem. There's nothing wrong with playing video games at the end of the day. The issue arises when we start to play the games in excess and to reap the negative effects of said excess. This applies to all games, thought-provoking or otherwise. As unlikely as it may be, a person can have a toxic relationship with a game as simple as Tetris if they spend enough time playing it to the detriment of their overall life. Hope this helps

Thanks Paul, a great comment

[Do more thought-provoking and intellectual games have the same effect?]

Hey,

 

So I've been becoming more aware of how video games affect us (have played them all my life). Looking at this website and others it seems like it can really effect your mood, brain and general life.

Thing is, I'm wondering do more thought-provoking and intellectual games do the same thing? I'm thinking like indie games like Virginia, Kentucky Route Zero, Gone Home etc. They don't have violence and take a different approach.

Or are they ultimately the same as all other games as they are still games, and still take up your time?

 

Thanks