[Lighthouse]

Originally Posted by Nick M

Video games in and of themselves are childish, so there is no such thing as an adult video game. Even if it is rated "M". That simply lets you know it is imMature in its content.

You do realize that the M rating is primarily for violence, don't you?

And just for perspective, I'm not a gamer.

[sky.]

I'm too old to be a Doomsday Prepper.

[Nick M]

Originally Posted by Lighthouse

You do realize that the M rating is primarily for violence, don't you?

I don't actually care why. I just wanted to put them down. Games should be traded in for being a man.

[The Barbarian]

I don't actually care why. I just wanted to put them down. Games should be traded in for being a man.

One important difference between men and most other animals, is that we retain the ability to play well into adulthood and old age.

While there hasn’t been much research on adults and play (it’s hard to get grants for studies on the subject), scientists who work in the field believe that many of the numerous and scientifically proven benefits that children get from play apply to adults as well. Play boosts our optimism and immune system, increases our happiness, and gives us a sense of belonging and community. According to Dr. Stuart Brown, the head of the National Institute of Play (yes, it’s a real institute), while we think the opposite of play is work, it’s actually depression.

Play is also essential to having healthy relationships with others.
http://artofmanliness.com/2009/06/23...n-day-24-play/

Well, that certainly explains a lot of things that go on here, doesn't it?

[Lighthouse]

Originally Posted by Nick M

I don't actually care why. I just wanted to put them down. Games should be traded in for being a man.

Why? They're merely a form of entertainment, one that happens to be controlled by the one whom they entertain; just like any other in home game one plays. Though more involved and complex than most other of these games.

Do you think the same of board, or card, games?

And while we're at it, should we trade in watching TV, or going to the movies?