Video Game Addiction: a byproduct of having nothing to live for

[@johngordon9426]

Correction, you're escaping a broken world for one that has achievable goals and a worthwhile reward system.

[@MillennialSteam-h3s]

sleeping is correct world?

[@AlterFunKtion]

I agree, but i have to try and balance the real world with the virtual by taking inspiration from the virtual and applying it to the real. As unbalanced as that may be it can be done.

[@fraydizs7302]

I would debate "Worth while" reward system. Its just easier that what reality offers.

[@FullBattleJacket]

It's a different medium of entertainment. The next time you're seated in front of a TV watching your favorite sports team for 3 hours, apply your same arguments about that activity. At least video games are less passive and apply some problem solving skills to overcome.

[@_nebulousthoughts]

This has always been my chain of thought. I then applied vg logic to real life and the results have been awesome

[@DavidB.Fischer]

It’s really tough seeing how overwhelmed you are with your work right now. And then, when you're finally done, you still have to stress about basic things like whether you'll even have enough to eat. It feels like your job isn't giving you any real sense of value or fulfillment. It's like you're stuck in this cycle where you're just getting by, but never really moving forward or breaking free.

[@dillonc7955]

I think the hopelessness also comes from the lack of confidence while working a terrible job. You don't have to be stuck at that fast food restaurant or warehouse job forever. If you've got tuition benefits, use them for college or trade school. If my Mom let me do masonry during high school, I'd be making tons of money now since it's quite a dying trade. Can't even find classes for it in 2024.

[@lhays117]

Technically speaking, partaking in any activity that’s just a diversion that doesn’t improve your unique skills as a person or result in you producing something unique and meaningful to your deeper purpose in life is a “waste of time.” People often consider books somehow immune to this, but I think just binge reading books constantly just for sheer entertainment is technically just as much of a time waste as gaming is. I’d even go so far as to brand a lot of socialising as a time waste. After all, how exactly is going out casually with people to just get distracted temporarily at a concert or a night club or some other social diversion any less of a pointless time waste? Sure it’s social and “grass-touching” but so what? I’ve found a lot of social interactions are vapid in large groups and not particularly satisfying by cultivating meaningful and deeper connections with others. Same goes for dating which I think is often times the biggest waste of time of all seeing how neurotic and confused so many people are in the dating world and how they’re in turn just frequently either using one another for sex or validation rather than meaningful true relationships. Anyways, I personally love gaming as my personal diversion of choice, because I’ve found it to be the most fun and satisfying diversion life has on offer currently that I’ve tried. I do also do productive stuff like draw and write, but to relax gaming is definitely my go to pass time. I wish there was more meaningful stuff out there, but such is the dull and unsatisfying state of our modern world.

[@LuigiMario-o7o]

what is my deeper purpose wise one?

[@darriusgivans6570]

I love gaming but I can’t play as much as I use to. I just think it’s just the fact we have played games so long there’s nothing you haven’t experienced before.

[@MillennialSteam-h3s]

I find games bored waiting for that AI girlfriend for 5$

[@littlesnake7318]

That's part of it. I'm well into my 30's and getting older so nothing new under the sun. The games have also diminished in quality with companies releasing half-baked games with a ton of micro-transactions. I thought it was entirely about me getting older until I found out that lots of Gen Z are playing the older games because they are better than the new games. Like everything else, video games are going to shit.

[@ZkelthZero]

​@@MillennialSteam-h3sI'm waiting for the robot girlfriend at 3.000$.

[@ennuiblue4295]

get you an Atari and play the OG E.T., you can spend three years just trying to get out of the 'pit' 😫 good times

[@Squeegee216]

Same with movies. Every movie feels like I've seen it. 95 percent of them at least

[@unkono]

I heard there was a really big problem with online gambling addiction. Especially with Gen Z. Cole Hastings has a video on it.

[@unkono]

Tamagotchis are also returning in popularity. It is a virtual pet and video game. It kills 2 birds with 1 stone. Simulating having a child and playing a video game.

[@dynamo3059]

omg i had one of those in kindergarten, that was decades ago now

[@kayc7442]

The cycle continues. I think Gatcha games were built on the classic tamagotchis 😂

[@unkono]

@@kayc7442 thats more like gambling

[@kayc7442]

@@unkono I meant the engagement that is similar. Daily tasks, weekly evolutions. They were like part time jobs but were similarly addicting

[@stockpile2137]

Video games aren’t like they were back in the day. Now we get DEI and micro transactions in modern games.

[@MillennialSteam-h3s]

pink hair sniper yesterday in CoD, just watching the game these days gives me anxiety

[@lssjvegeta7103]

Forcing as many people as possible to work for so little as basic survival is toxic, not gaming. Either support programs should be a thing specifically aimed at enabling an escape from both poverty and wage slave living or food, water, hygenic supplies, housing and utilities should be 100% completely free for all who are in minimal wage range or lower

[@ennuiblue4295]

proles aren't innocent, as a crumb snatcher in the 80's, even I could see my relatives love mallwart cuz it was 'cheaper from china', they didn't want to spend more for others to keep their union, despite being in them too 😮‍💨 "success is doing a little bit better than your neighbors". sometimes I can't be mad at the c-suite, they know peasants are just as petty and triflin as them lol

[@firstlast8258]

Slaves don't get paid a wage

[@FATMAN162x]

04:04 I've played over 4000hrs Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain on steam. Konami didn't get any of my money for the MB coins, but I have a lot of the weapons developed.

[@SKuLLxKruSHeR]

Gaming was useful back when I had lots of free time, played some absolute gems (Deus Ex, Dark Arisen etc.), now that I found work I can afford to pursue more self-serving hobbies like fitness training and reading, Ive never looked back

[@MillennialSteam-h3s]

my life is basically one long work day 6am youtube video 8am evil corp 5pm youtube video sat&sun 8am gym 2pm gym

[@kingrobotnik6950]

While ill admit reading and exercise are indeed valuable, it seems like either your time management skill is lacking or you need to expand the types of Games you've played. And yes, I make time to exercise, bake, play guitar, work, handle kids, volunteer and game.

[@cahabadr]

The movie/book Ready Player One addressed the issues you talk about in this video.

[@MillennialSteam-h3s]

The novel was adapted into a movie in 2018, directed by Steven Spielberg. While it kept the core plot, the adaptation modernized some elements and diverged from the book in significant ways, including updated challenges and altered references to appeal to a broader audience.

[@cahabadr]

@MillennialSteam-h3s Yes I read the book after seeing the movie.

[@davefish2515]

Hey Millennial Steam, here is another $5 for you. God loves you, Sir. Have a blessed night.

[@ennuiblue4295]

now he can buy some avocado toast and bubble gum, or whatever kids do nowadays 😀

[@firstlast8258]

Gawd

[@LuigiMario-o7o]

@@ennuiblue4295 Now he can afford soap so he can take a shower and finally get a girl

[@Alonzo_Lamont]

video games are the most brutal pill, it is no coincidence that gta is the most popular franchise, people who have to be content with owning yachts and mansions but only on the screen, knowing that they will never truly experience it, digital has become more real than reality ,the more real it becomes the more desperate they want

[@MillennialSteam-h3s]

AI girlfriend? society has failed

[@BelieveVs]

Nice video if the younger generation doesn't understand that you have to work they gonna be stuck at entry-level in life well into their 40s I work at amazon as a supervisor and people leave work everyday early then cry about not having money but I get it they don't want to be here but if you don't spend your time somewhere earning money you will never have anything no housing no car and relying on the government so you don't starve

[@ennuiblue4295]

depends if you can play the game, look up Lucas Werner. seriously, he been 'retired' his whole life, why work when you can... not?

[@tonycaluda1868]

Listening to this while playing AOE 2, a game from early 2000's ! I probably have OVER 10k hours on just this game .... Life :) !

[@WARLORD626]

The work place right now is also a byproduct of nothing to live for as well.

[@justhomas83]

2000 hours WOW mad impressive

[@MillennialSteam-h3s]

the best 2000 hours of my life the rest of life has been a real let down no career no dates pathetic

[@ThousandairesClub]

*I think it's possible to live a great life and live a life as a gamer, I did it perfectly in my 20's....but I have noticed that when I'm dissatisfied with life, I spend A LOT more time playing the xbox now 👌 looking for the depth in gaming that I'm being neglected irl, it gets deep.*

[@Denariusjay]

I have a big gaming addiction but i don't care anymore. I know fully its just a cope for my prole existence. Gaming, porn, occasional booze drink, it is what is. It helps me cope with this existence

[@firstlast8258]

It ain't what it ain't

[@kingrobotnik6950]

​@@firstlast8258But it is...

[@e-soldier3533]

I could sit in front of the TV mindlessly getting fat over a bowl of nachos while watching pointless sports games, OR I could be engaging in a form of entertainment that forces me to exercise & stimulate my brain & eye-hand coordination. Which one sounds like a healthier habit?

[@ViceCoin]

I addicted to lifelong learning.

[@iluvgames717]

As a cripple in a big city full of violence and riots im fine to escape reality as long as i can. And yes everything you said i i get it.

[@nemostrangesonginthedirt8448]

This is the realist video I have ever seen

[@MillennialSteam-h3s]

this channel is about the painful truth but I try to make it funny, so its not so hard to hear

[@KateBlackford]

The wife was on 1.6 playing dust2 owning russian bots, she didnt stop because she was winning clearly.

[@ennuiblue4295]

anyone seen Kakegurui? it's an anime about... gambling high school? I need to check it out

[@MillennialSteam-h3s]

oh god, reminds me of every other high school entertainment, why are there less pregnant teen moms these days? hahahaha

[@kosmicspawn]

Great video MS, still very hard to set the controller down, when there is nothing else worth living for other than playing games, but when you say digital cage it really hits hard, my personal choice now is the same as yours do I piss on the xbox or do I accept the cage? 😜🙄

[@gachamanmuse]

I will admit the gaming hole is easy to fall into if you haven't trained your discipline.

[@larrysmith5991]

i recommend they go to bar and learn what people are about

[@grim9488]

Type the end is nigh in the AI

[@ViceCoin]

My target market for an underground social casino.😊

[@RustyShackleford-u4r]

Go all the way MS and bring us the van life videos. $1800+ for a bug infested studio apartment is a complete rip off. Life feels meaningless when you can't save money, ive been there. Once you can put money away the depression fades away.

[@ulyssespage8250]

This is sad in it's own way ...

[@doctorgames101b]

Current day living for Millennials and Gen Z can suck sometimes. It's a give and take world. The more you work, the more expenses you got, the less benefits you get from the government. Once you are on the government dole, good luck in finding decent employment that takes you out of the welfare system. The government can be a hindrance to average young citizens. But video games, can be a good escape from this reality. Good video, Steam.

[@MillennialSteam-h3s]

I tried to bring balance to the video sometimes video games are all you have rather than staring directly into the sun

[@firstlast8258]

​@@MillennialSteam-h3sblack hole sun 🌞

[@SonDaynce]

Spot on, as usual.

[@MillennialSteam-h3s]

Glad you think so!

[@sp123]

people get addicted to gaming because they are losers, not the other way around. Someone can stop playing games and they still dont have friends and are ugly to the opposite sex.

[@3ds311]

Going to work is cool but pays not enough I’ve been playing metal slug and poppy’s playtime and sonic fighter z and Toy Story 3 on Xbox

[@gadflyofhumanity_6847]

Why isn't Gen-Z smart enough to "pretend" to work when there's nothin' to do?!

[@dalton6108]

Because we’re in survival mode. I can’t sit still if there’s nothing to do. I need to get promoted. The literal sense of need. Or at least prove that I shouldn’t be fired since Ive been apart of more layoffs than 2 generations in my family. I just feel the full weight of my bills that are nearly over my paychecks and how I am already behind on my financial goals since I don’t have a house or proper retirement.

[@ennuiblue4295]

can you make a video on Cotard Syndrome, it's relatable you'll see 🥹

[@MillennialSteam-h3s]

I dont think I can talk about this without getting into trouble there are literally 1000s of words you cannot say on here

[@ennuiblue4295]

​@@MillennialSteam-h3s I understand

[@johnnelligan4091]

CRACKERJACK ! Everything is made addictive on purpose !

[@littlesnake7318]

I got Mario 3d Bowsers Fury for xmas. Its a pretty good game.Nintendo has been fairly good up until a few years ago but these other video game companies suck. I used to be into the deeper more harcore kind of gaming but not anymore. Dissapointent after dissapointment. Fallout 76, Borderlands 3, Cyberpunk...they all sucked. Companies getting greedy putting out half-baked games. Than a lot of these games are also full of micro-transactions. The quality of most video games has dissiminshed to a point where its not even good escapism anymore. I still play Mario or Donkey Kong a couple times a week but thats it. Just like everything else, video games have gone to shit.

[@renofry]

I'm burnt out after an 8 hour shift and found out the girl I like has a bf. Now to drink myself stupid and play video games to numb myself of my own misery.

[@SoullessResident]

Just find another person to like. Seriously...

[@dillonc7955]

I had that same situation but her boyfriend was working behind the chipotle counter with her so it was a super awkward situation that made into a funny story. If you let things like that keep you down long term, the next girl you're crushing on will pass you by. Getting wasted and sitting inside all day is the easy way out.

[@HeyRavenousRaven]

It happens, bro, you just gotta move on to another. None of them are special, you're the only one that matters.

[@shiptj01]

It's true. I'm glad that I gave up gaming. Lol

[@MillennialSteam-h3s]

gaming is the worst prison

[@ByrdXye]

​@MillennialSteam-h3s what else am I supposed to do for entertainment? Everything else costs so much money.

[@shiptj01]

@@ByrdXye Read. The library is still free.

[@lhays117]

@@MillennialSteam-h3s No, dating is. At least video games are fun. There’s nothing fun about the games involved in the dating world.

[@firstlast8258]

🎭

[@richardouvrier3078]

MS, your a bit verbose but have a very high iq. It’s a shame you can’t be a high achiever.

[@mustaphakamara2806]

It’s ok millennial steam I was 12-13 and put in 100 plus hrs in BL2 totally worth it and when 4 comes out I will do the same

[@rashawn8936]

Haven’t seriously touch a game in years now since it’s just not worth it. On a separate note, do more reactions to videos. I’d love to hear your view from a prol perspective 😊

[@MillennialSteam-h3s]

I have tried to do this type of content but its over saturated. :(

[@ogs_Boga1900]

I only watch farscape now. Gaming is a waste of time. Major waste of time.

[@MillennialSteam-h3s]

using Monopoly money to make in game purchases seems predatory to me?

[@darriusgivans6570]

I love sci fi. Farscape is one of my favorite shows.

[@Bob-b7x6v]

I miss that show. It had cool Muppets.

[@dchex23]

Bs… dating is a waste of time

[@Denariusjay]

I don't understand the argument that gaming is a waste of time. Technically everything is a waste of time unless your rich and living the absolute best Chad life possible. Gaming, watching TV, Movies, Porn, going on nature walks, all these activities are prole copes