For me, generally, no, because when I play games I usually think about the outside world at the same time, especially if there's something on my mind, and usually can't play them, this is why I haven't touched Super Mario Galaxy in over 5 weeks (only have 6 stars) but one game in particular escapes me from my woes, and that's Harvest Moon.

I force myself to get sucked right into it, locking out all outside life, nothing matters except Harvesting my crops, tunning a virtual girl and looking after my animals.

That's why I've always been a big fan of Harvest Moon, as sad as it sounds but it's my 2nd life.

What games do you play for the soul purpose of escaping the real world?

sure...my wife like to watch tv i like to game--its a great way to unwind

2 TV's?

It depends on the game. After beating Blacksite, I felt soulless. After beating Mass Effect, I felt glad, but mad that I had to restart the game.

In Mass Effect, I have a blast trying to figure out how to piss folks off.

After taking time off from reviewing games - I still have a few, though - I am back in the saddle of just having a blast playing again.

nope, I just hop online and troll some forums, always cheers me up. XD

No, because if I am sad/depressed i usually have a head ache. Playing video games makes my headache worse.

No because i don't have mental problems and friends and family to cheer me up and not VGs.

If I play with friends, having good time, good food, good beers, yes... Is a lot of fun and makes me weekends better.

I've always been depressed, nothing helps except playing my DS, don't know why but when i play it I'm happy, when i don't I'm miserable. Guess i just have a lot of fun playing it.

Usually when i am upset i won't pay attention to the game and will lose a lot, so it only makes it worse.

When i feel bad i listen to some music.