why do u play video games? curious to know other ppl's opinion on video games

[Xen]

1. Artistic inspiration
2. Pure badass fun (shoot 'em ups, platformers mostly).
3. What I like to call "subconcious fun" - mostly in RPG's. Planning your tactics, handling a battle, making decisions, succeeding in tasks. That's the most satisfying.
4. Relax, of course.