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Why Do You Game?

An opinion column via eGamer.co.za in which the author attempts to answer a simple question involving game completing, by delving deeper into the complexities of gamer types and what they might consider to be completion.

Quote: "When someone says that they have completed a game, what do you think they mean?

I’ve recently asked myself this question and I have to say, it got me thinking for far longer than I ought to have considering what a simple question it is. It wasn’t because my mind was preoccupied with other thoughts, as it usually is, nor because I was distracted, nor indeed because I’m an idiot (have to cover all bases) but rather because it actually has something to it. "

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LordHiggens4098d ago

I always say to skeptics of games...

"You like movies right?"

"Yeah", they reply

I say, "Well what's better than being in a movie and getting to play the lead...sometimes even directing the entire narrative yourself?"

This is why I game.

Thatguy-3104098d ago

I agree. It just allows you to escape this shitty world we live in. Same reason I enjoy reading books, and watching movies. Plus some games like any other forms of media make you look pass the obvious in it's content which I truly enjoy as well.

sprinterboy4098d ago

I game as a way of escapism from the real worlds day to day bullshit we have to endure at work etc each day, 2 hrs in the evening of living out a adventurer Uncharted Series, Gran Turismo Nuremburg are excellent ways to relax imo before the next hectic day at work which pays crap, bullying bosses lol.

_LarZen_4098d ago

I play game's to escape everyday life, a boring gray existence with murder, violence and misery at every turn.

AWBrawler4098d ago

I game to have fun! And to live out lives I'd never have in real life. I can't be a giant killer bee in real life unless I'm a mascot for a sports team, and thats not even the same thing.

Totoro174098d ago (Edited 4098d ago )

I game because gaming has given me the confidence to tackle the real world. From guiding, leading, making difficult decisions and working as a team. Without games, I don't think I'd be the person I am today.

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Razer Kishi Ultra Review - Remote Play and Mobile Gaming Goes XL

PSLS writes: I have traveled across the country using the Razer Kishi Ultra in airports and hotels for both PlayStation Remote Play and mobile gaming in general, and I am thoroughly impressed.

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‘Stellar Blade, but good’ is here, and it came out seven months ago

Stellar Blade might be the hot game right now, but we already got a better version of it more than half a year ago.

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VersusDMC16m ago

Stellar blade is currently higher than lies of p on metacritic with 40 more reviews. No shade on Lies of P but just pointing that out.

But i don't even know why compare them? Because both are souls type games?

Then you can just reuse this article all the time and say Elden Ring is "whatever new souls game" but good for every new souls game.

Stellar blade hate articles must be rolling with clicks...

CrimsonWing697m ago

I mean… it’s like saying we have a better NieR with Devil May Cry. Yea, there’s some similarities, but Lies is really hardcore in the sense of emulating a FromSoft game almost perfectly, where Stellar has some Souls-like elements, but I’d say it’s closer to Sekiro than say a Dark Souls game. This almost feels click-baitey

Psychonaut852m ago

What if, and hear me out, they’re both really good? Mind blowing, I know.

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“Substantial” new The Finals update could unleash teased 5v5 mode

The Finals’ next update could reveal this mysterious 5v5 game mode, as Embark teases major changes to the free-to-play PS5 and Xbox FPS.

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