I read the article and I don't think it says anything of the sort (I'm not saying I agree with it, but it never claims that video games are the reason for the lack of ambition in young men).

If anything I would say that the article treats video games with with a smattering of respect by putting it in the same category as film and music when it comes to some of the negative male role models that are presented on those mediums. Many places would have simply singled video games out when it comes to violence or negativity.

Personally I don't get the part of about marriage and children, or does CNN simply believe that this is the path of life that is an obligation to be a real person.

I'm working on my second BA/MA. I spent a few years in university without knowing where I wanted to go.

As a result, I'll be here for a couple more years. My social life isn't exactly fascinating, but there will be better times ahead.

I don't blame vidya for anything though. With the exception of my early teens, I've never been a fervent gamer.

I remember my first year at college when I took the obligatory Freshman 101 course. Of course there was a female/male issues week and we watched a couple of videos on the subject. Female issues: men cause it. Male issues: Haha good one, but if there are issues then men cause it. I remember coming out of that week feeling like garbage.

Playing Pokemon and Smash Bros. (it was college after all) never felt so good that weekend. XD

that was extremely sexiest, how could a news report if be ok with sending this article out?

Is this a serious article? Why do we even need men? Really?

I am just a relic of a forgotten age.. Now I've reverted back to childhood joys like video games, junk food and cartoons.

I believe I've become a manchild in a world where being a man is irrelevant.

But I wanna get married, women are HUGE financial liabilities, being challenged in the workplace is too hard, I rather be challenged by my games, I don't wanna have a family, I still wanna do things that are in my living room before setting down.

/sarcasm

Alright CNN, I'll stop playing games and get a real job.

Oh wait. THERE ARE NONE.

Okay then, I'll marry this guy I like and we'll adopt some children togeth... no wait, that's illegal in most of this country...

Welp, I'll just spend the next half a decade spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on a degree that may or may not be useful then!



And this is why I've been having problems feeling guilty.

I can't wait for their article on guys that post on video game forums.

I'm 30 years old, I'm single, I had my own electrocnic store, I work for 10-12 hours a day, and I playing video games 5-8 hours a week (except saturday)
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As long I can manage my time, I don't see any point on CNN article.