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kain_kusanagi on 14 March 2013
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richardhutnik said:
kain_kusanagi said:
I think everyone goes through a gaming crisis. The older you get and the more life takes time away from gaming makes you grow away from gaming a bit. I think it's best to step away from it for a while and let it come back to you naturally. Sometimes I read or watch movies and sometimes I play games. It's all entertainment. None of it should be the most important part of your life. Games are fun so you shouldn't feel like you have to give them up. When a game comes out that peaks you interest play it when you have the time. No hobby should ever feel like an obligation. If your tastes change, they change.

With myself, my unpaid professional side, which I want to work with career wise to be able to make a living, involves games.  So I guess I seek other outlets.  And money is real tight, so end up with prioritizing.  Going out and getting a new console just is not there at all.  Best to pinch pennies, pay down the credit card and so on.  I guess it is a matter of priorities.  I almost was looking to get the Capcom Arcade Cabinet on the 360, but then realized I already had Capcom Collection on my PS2.  And then, I found it didn't have weekly leaderboarfds and people weren't up for getting tournaments.  So, I was thinking of maybe getting it all as the compilation, but then think about that not even making sense.

Maybe case now of growing up,  I guess with my age, normally people have kids getting into games and you can redo with them.  I don't even have that.

If something doesn't make sense than it doesn't make sense. You don't have any obligation to play video games. If new games and consoles are off the table you can always play the older stuff for cheap or free. Taking a break entirely is also an option because you it lets you discover other things you might like. When you come back to gaming you may find you enjoy it again.