Why Gaming is a Beautiful Hobby Part 2

[@ania8847]

Better to play a good video game than to doomscroll and spend hours on social media.

[@AVVGaming1]

Absolutely! Doom scrolling is always getting a free pass when it’s the worst thing. Video games take up time, but doom scrolling takes more and it does something to your brain! Like games give you dopamine but at a slower pace, doom scrolling or Tik Tok flush it in, non stop. It’s honestly incredibly addictive and I’ll be interested to see the results of it in the long run!

[@jasonhernandez2776]

Do both idiots.

[@leebojangles947]

Spot on. At least I am getting a good story and not just negativity right to my brain. My wife loves that I play games, if I didn't I would probably just be drinking and no one wants that

[@saadkhaion9234]

12:37 At the end of the story, the fisherman said "but that's what I'm doing now!"

[@goldenbenjamin2.0]

I feel really bad for us young men and boys of this generation of zombie scrolling girls that we will end up marrying. Rip to marriage in a tech how

[@LucasPosoli]

I came from a poor family and trough games I learnt english and knowing English certainly helped me to learn more things. Today I’m a Cardiac Surgeon, I love to play games, and I challenge anyone to acuse me of not being productive. Those people are just sad.

[@AVVGaming1]

Awesome comment! Thank you so much for sharing as it illustrates the point exactly! You are the optimum example of success derived from video games! You’re a great success story too! Really inspiring! Thanks for sharing!

[@K.R.98]

@@AVVGaming1 For me it’s the same with anime. I don’t really speak Japanese yet, but I‘ve already learned a lot. with a little bit of effort I‘m probably able to have simple conversations in Japanese.

[@tarheelpro87]

I learned a lot of bigger words when I was like 8-12 years old from video games since I played games like CoD and Halo for older audiences. And believe it or not, I learned a lot of different words and phrases I didn’t learn in English classes until later in Middle School. It helps that I can easily pick up on that sort of stuff too.

[@shgamer2437]

dude same, my typing skills along with my english became extremely better from when i used to play a lot of minecraft multiplayer in the pandemic

[@AVVGaming1]

@@K.R.98 keep going! Language is something that takes a long time to learn but it’ll be so worth it when you get it to a great level!

[@Masterofmultiverse]

Gaming is an amalgamation of art and engineering. It's absolutely beautiful.

[@AVVGaming1]

Hear hear! Well said! It is eveutning we love combined into one. I wouldn’t place any other median above it!

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

@@Masterofmultiverse Precisely. For example, my series of books ("Diamond Dragons") includes so bloody many homages to TLoZ, Phantasy Star 2, Might & Magic (plus HoM&M), Ultima IV & V, and even films such as LotR, Army of Darkness, and plenty more... the non-artists and non-gamers out there would sheet purple twinkies. 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨

[@jamespaguip5913]

@@AVVGaming1 Gaming is a fun hobby and it can be a good thing but I wouldn’t call it a healthy hobby or a productive hobby because it’s not productive it’s not going give a person a real job or a degree in science, engineering, construction, repairman and chemists because those real job roles are important in our industry and society because they make your technology, medicines and electricity and building. You know it’s good to take a break from gaming and have healthier hobbies like surfing, deep sea diving, hiking, exercising, visit nature, camping, visit bizarre places, talking to people getting out of you comfort zone, skating, biking, snowboarding, taking sports, skydiving, painting and traveling to places are healthy hobbies because they teach you good life lessons. I’m not saying gaming is bad, gaming can be good for escapism and ones with good storytelling can also can give good perception in life but gaming with good storytelling are just ideas that they give you, to pursue happiness is to meet with real people can getting out of your comfort zone. I hope you able to read my entire comment because I’m not saying gaming is bad it can be a good thing I’m just saying it’s good to get out of your comfort zone for once or if anyone is listening.

[@jamespaguip5913]

@@AVVGaming1 Gaming is a fun hobby and it can be a good thing but I wouldn’t call it a healthy hobby or a productive hobby because it’s not productive it’s not going give a person a real job or a degree in science, engineering, construction, repairman and chemists because those real job roles are important in our industry and society because they make your technology, medicines and electricity and building. You know it’s good to take a break from gaming and have healthier hobbies like surfing, deep sea diving, hiking, exercising, visit nature, camping, visit bizarre places, talking to people getting out of you comfort zone, skating, biking, snowboarding, taking sports, skydiving, painting and traveling to places are healthy hobbies because they teach you good life lessons. I’m not saying gaming is bad, gaming can be good for escapism and ones with good storytelling can also can give good perception in life but gaming with good storytelling are just ideas that they give you, to pursue happiness is to meet with real people can getting out of your comfort zone. I hope you able to read my entire comment because I’m not saying gaming is bad it can be a good thing I’m just saying it’s good to get out of your comfort zone for once or if anyone is listening.

[@dominusEternal]

We just have one life, but Doom is eternal

[@_Thorwaldur_]

Made me smile 😂

[@pogsterplays]

"Against all the evil that {social media} can conquer, all the wickedness that {facebook} can produce, we will send unto them, only you. Rip and tear, until it is done.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

@@dominusEternal Funny you mention Doom... back in 1995 or whatever, I crafted two entire episodes ("Darkhell" and "Blakhell"). To this day, people are STILL playing through these 24+ year-old custom maps, and doing so via Brutal Doom, Beautiful Doom, GZDoom, etc. 💪😎✌️ Granted, some fools are looking at my 1995 designs by "one young college dude with a full schedule" via a 2024-tech lens, but... meh, whatever. 🤪 My designs still hold up. Especially on Beware26, Ricochet15, Ankh27, and Mirror25 to name four of the 18 total. Art is art. Live it, do it, share it, build it, BREATHE it... suckahz! 😂 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨

[@PlanetShlorpian]

​@@pogsterplaysWe should send the Doomslayer after Zuckerberg and Elon Musk.

[@PSDuck216]

When my wife was alive, we played the Halo games in co-op. And a ttrpg on our own. When she suddenly died, my son moved in for six weeks for support. He brought the Assassin’s Creed latest game, and Skyrim. That latter kept me in entertaining escapism whilst I worked through my grief. I am not shy in saying I play Skyrim and (to a smaller extent) Starfield. Those who dump on games focus on the negative aspects. They are blind to the benefits. I’ve found many in the medical field (and other fields as well) playing video games. Others like tabletop rpgs. My own ttrpg opened 1 May 1979. It’s been played nearly continuously with various players (excluding several years off whilst I dealt with my grief). My kids grew up watching the adults play, being entertained. It’s kept them young at heart. One plays video games, another video games and ttrpgs with her husband, and my grandson (now in college) plays video games and is trying to get a ttrpg going. So, I wholeheartedly agree with your premise that gaming is a beautiful hobby. Cheers!

[@AVVGaming1]

Hey thanks so much for sharing your story and your family experience. I think stories like these are the things people don’t think about when they say “it’s a waste of time”. A waste of time to enjoy something? To pursue happiness? Honestly never understood thst type of thinking. Again, thanks for the kind words about the video and for taking the time to leave this comment

[@Galimeer5]

Gaming is how my girlfriend and I got together. We met in college. We were lab partners in chemistry and would reserve study rooms in the library to write our lab reports. Because we had to reserve rooms for full blocks of time (1hr, 2hr, etc...) we would end up finishing our work with plenty of time to spare. So we would chat. We found out we both played a few of the same games and our third date was in Minecraft. Today, we're living together, thinking about getting married, and still have gaming dates at least once a week.

[@LukaszR86]

how does it work in technical terms? Two sepread rooms, two systems and headset's?

[@KayKhosrow_K]

Wish you two happiness together.❤

[@ВладиславБулаев-л3э]

Aww, this is so sweet... I wish happiness to the both of you!

[@michaelchapline6960]

I met my wife because she was holding a 3ds she loves Pokemon and I introduced her to different genres of games she now loves fantasy adventure games like me we both enjoy anime and now expecting our first child in April

[@michaelchapline6960]

​@@LukaszR86for me and the wife we both have our setups in different rooms lol we co-op a lot on ps5

[@lambrettaking472]

I'm coming up for 72yrs old an I've been a gamer since the Atari era and still enjoying it since I retired I have more time on my hands although family takes up a lot of it, my memory and mobility is not what it should be so for me gaming keeps my brain functions going and also my hands and fingers moving and the main thing helps my mental health.I play on my Xbox series X virtually every day/night (also keeps me out of the wifes way LOL) so yes I agree with you it's a beautiful hobby ,I even take the Xbox away on holiday (we go away quite a few times in the year)so I can keep playing.Two great vids thanks.

[@nzeu725]

Atari is great. I had a lot of fun on frogger among others.

[@rranft]

I'm only 56 myself, but I've been playing video games since I was around 10. I also read a lot. Games are what got me interested in programming and that's now my career. Also, I love these polls. I don't personally know any woman who places gaming in this category at all. Even my grandmother only ever said "not until your homework is done". I can't see how watching TV is in any way superior to playing games since they're both entertainment and the purpose isn't to be productive in the first place. My chosen non-productive relaxation activity is my business. And you've hit on some of the actual health benefits of gaming - increased manual dexterity, increased hand-eye coordination, improved decision-making speed, and improved neuroplasticity. My two daughters played a number of RPGs when they were younger (after homework and with my supervision, of course), which dramatically improved their vocabularies.

[@nzeu725]

@@rranft Got into programing to make games and it's not my career, not there yet but it is my passion. I'm a huge low level and linux nerd now.

[@stoneageprogrammer432]

THank you for saying this. I'm also not a kid... I'm 52. But I also was first exposed to games as a kid, with PONG, and then we got an Atari. I was hooked. Now I'm an indie game developer. This is more than a hobby to me, it's my life. I'm convinced games can help people like you to keep their dexterity, keep that brain whipped up to fighting shape, and a game with a great story can be amazing. Thank you for playing games, someday I hope to make a game someone like you would absolutely love. play on. Have a great day.

[@emanhero6311]

Am going games even in retirement also!

[@deltacsgo_]

Gaming literally saved my life, otherwise I would have committed suicide by now

[@AVVGaming1]

Thanks for sharing! So glad gaming was there for you and that’s the side people don’t see of gaming. Glad it helped and you’re here now making this comment! What’s your favourite game ever?

[@deltacsgo_]

Counter Strike 2. ❤ Fortnite, etc​@@AVVGaming1

[@stoneageprogrammer432]

Same here, and thank you for saying it. I'm an indie game developer. If you could play your ideal game, a game that doesn't exist yet, what would it be like? What type of game would it be? What would it look like? What would it be about? What would be the coolest part of it to you?

[@Hefaistos95]

That makes two of us

[@Masterofmultiverse]

Bro

[@Verycoolguy1337]

Im getting older and i realise that what other ppl think of me doesnt matter. Ppl can hate my hobby all they want, im still gonna do what i love.

[@AVVGaming1]

I’m the same! I used to really care what people thought about me but it’s like as you get older you start realising nothing really matters in terms of others opinions. You gotta be you, that’s the person we can be really! And if they upsets some people that’s on them. Saw a great quote: people can only upset you with your permission

[@nu-7316]

​@@AVVGaming1i fully agree, as a kid i was always socialy anxious and video games gave me a safe spot to do what i wish to, without strong consequences, it was a virtual world after all, no? Im also feeling better, games straight up teached me english to level that even my english teacher isnt able to teach me much compared to my entire class (Im Polish and english education isnt best here) Honestly, games helped to make me the person I am today, and im proud of who I am.

[@wafflingmean4477]

99% of hate toward gaming comes from old people who hate that the world isn't exactly the same as when they grew up. The remaining 1% is from gym heads who are pissed off that 'the nerd thing' is popular now. Even worse for them, many gamers have the audacity to ALSO do physical activity... almost as if they're normal people who can enjoy different kinds of things.

[@SuleX00-ov5ip]

lol same thing happens within the gaming community. Game franchises that are really old tend to change after awhile so the old fans get mad at that. People just dislike change.

[@IIZCHAOS]

Agreed as a 6ft 2 gym goer and football player who also plays vidio games as a hobby. On top of this I whittle and play guitar and piano ,and go to church regularly hold a good job have dogs and a girlfriend. Truly I'm wasting my life 🤣. Amount of friends I've made online letting me stay with them when I visit their country or cities and the real life bonds we've forged are amazing.

[@Brakka86]

Gutus hate it because they want you to spend your money on coaching. Women hate it because they wantt all your attention and money being spent on them. Politicians hate it because its a form of escapism, and it means you are not an involved sheep who votes for them. Married endentured older men hate it because they envy the life they can no longer have. They can't escape the torture of real life without their wife breathing down their necks.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

@@wafflingmean4477 I used to be a competitive saber fencer and instructor. On this very channel exists my live, "Star Wars style" staged combat productions (2006-2018). The first one, titled "Balance of Power" was equally inspired by both the video game Jedi Outcast/Academy and John Williams' "The Clash of Lightsabers". Go figure, right? 😂 What a bloody *surprise* that art inspired more art. 🙄 I'm certain I would've created them had I lacked experience in acting, directing, fencing, electronics, art, film, etc. Yeah. Definitely. Art haters are LIFE loathers. 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨

[@jeanpaul2710]

In my time in the military videogames were the deciding factor in whether I pulled a Kurt Cobain or not. They allowed me to come home and forget that i hated my life. So yes videogames can save lives. Thank you for this video.

[@stoneageprogrammer432]

Same here, and thank you for saying it. I'm an indie game developer. If you could play your ideal game, a game that doesn't exist yet, what would it be like? What type of game would it be? What would it look like? What would it be about? What would be the coolest part of it to you?

[@AVVGaming1]

Thank you for such a great comment! Video games mean so much to the people that play them and it’s great to see stories like yours that help you through tough times. People who disrespect games don’t see this side

[@guryurfur528]

gaming is objectively the best artform

[@AVVGaming1]

Totally agree it’s we’re all other art forms meet together to make a beautifully crafted experience. 2d, 3d, sound, everything all in one.

[@nicholasbrooks3997]

@@AVVGaming1And being an interactive medium where we can shape a story or work in an imagined world together is something no other form of media can top. Death Stranding changed my view on what games can really do and I’d recommend “GirlFriend reviews” video on Desth Stranding for a really thoughtful piece on it and convections through gaming. Great work with this video by the way and I’ll be sure to recommend it on said video as well 😌

[@midnightblue3285]

@@AVVGaming1 Lets start with the creation of first step virtual simulation words and then we can craftt any realty we want to live and experience our dreams.. with bringing back to realty.. and we can create games too.. its not starts with the creation of games, its starts with the creating crafting the virtual realm and art, engine, physics, and other deeper things

[@G0RSHK0V]

It's definitely not the best, just the most generalistic. Each art form is better in one aspect of expression and worse in another and games just happen to do average in everything. It's not good nor bad, it's just how different art forms work as a media for expression, conducting ideas and knowledge in a two-way pocess

[@guryurfur528]

@@G0RSHK0V Art is subjective, so obviously there can't be a true "best". But gaming takes the cake imo opinion because it incorporates so many other forms within it, more than any other form that I can think of. Can you name an art form that could be argued as better than gaming? Can you argue that gaming does not implement that art? If so, then please do. I am genuinely curious.

[@Drogenprinz]

Very good addendum to the first video. Imagine asking someone if they like music and they answer: "Well I listened to one Song I didn't like, so I hate music". Cause that's what this is, there are so many genres in gaming, and different approaches to what the experience can be. Walking Sims, Puzzle games, Point and Click, Strategy, Shooter .... there are so many different games and I am sure everyone can have a good time with the right game.

[@AVVGaming1]

Absolutely spot on! Completely agree and there is so much diversity in gaming that saying you dislike it is essentially like saying I don’t like music like you said! I don’t like food. Which food? lol there’s so much there’s literally something for everyone in gaming now! And thank you very much for the kind words about the video!

[@riverblack123]

Playing games is not bad! Being addicted to them and prioritizing them over important things in your life is! Aint nothing wrong playing 2 hours a day.

[@AVVGaming1]

Nothing at all! It’s just an alternative to doing what others do in their spare time eg doom scrolling, watching tv, etc. nothing wrong with having any hobby in your spare time that you enjoy! Need to enjoy life a bit as well!

[@pcppbadminton]

That's true, but it's also the difference between having a hobby and having an addiction.

[@DanielWilliams-b8d]

Most people who say playing video games 2 hours per day is a waste of time either binge Netflix or Amazon Prime. It is solving puzzles, exploring new worlds, and engaging in fantasy vs. putting your mind on coast-mode. Which do you think helps keep your mental faculties sharp?

[@fusiongamer9795]

When I was in school, that was a very low point in my life. Games like Minecraft and the Zelda series really helped me get through that. Now I’m twenty six years old and still an avid gamer. Without those great games and the support from my family I would have been totally miserable!

[@AVVGaming1]

That’s so good to hear and thank you so much for sharing! Games got me through a couple of low points as well. Life is hard, and sometimes you need to step away and take a minute and games allow you to express yourself, focus energy into something and just have fun in general. You have good taste in games and thank you so much for sharing your experience :)

[@antomegaytb]

You sir are logical, rational, and that is likable

[@AVVGaming1]

Thank you that means a lot! I try to approach things logically and not to any extreme. I hope you enjoyed the video!

[@junezhang1258]

In 2020 the year of the pandemic, I suffered from a serious depression. I was completely isolated and started to cut myself. I ended flying back to my home country, but before reunited with my family, had to stay in a hotel room for quarantine over 2 weeks. Alone and couldn’t even step out of my room. My family mailed me a Nintendo Switch so I could play some games to kill time. It was then I started playing Zelda the Breath of Wild. And MY GOD! It was the most therapeutic experience I had ever had for a long time. Although being locked in that hotel room, I felt I was actually so free that I was traveling in a magic land with no purpose but to explore its beauty. Back then I was mentally numb and couldn’t feel joy in doing anything because of my depression. But BoW allowed me to feel and breathe again. After being released from quarantine, I looked at a mountain far away in the horizon and wondered “hummm…what’s on the other side of it? I want to find out.” That’s how I gradually picked up life again.

[@123mat1231]

Video games seem to be the topic where suddenly absolutely EVERYTHING in your life has to be about productivity and personal growth (even though games can offer those). For those people, when it comes to games, the value and importance of entertainment flat out doesn’t exist. The same people who say gaming it’s a waste of time will spend hours on social media or watching football in order to relax, for them it’s okay. But if the entertainment it’s gaming, their entire philosophy flips and life has to be 100% productivity all the time just so they can bash on it using rules they never follow

[@AVVGaming1]

And I don’t know why? Like I don’t know why the push for productivity 100% of the time is so aggressive. Like we get it. We all work, we pay our bills and the government takes a huge slice anyway but when we want to spend the time we have doing something we actually enjoy, it’s a problem? Maybe the whole government slice thing is the reason it’s pushed so hard lol

[@fakskis]

I was playing Death Stranding when I was told that my best friend had committed suicide, and while Death Stranding isn't one my favorite games, it holds a special place in my heart because of that moment, and I even got every achievement and completely finished it for good, both as a thing to achieve, and as a way to "move on"

[@Bubblegum-tg5bg]

Gaming has always been a big deal in my family it brings us all together. ❤

[@AVVGaming1]

@@Bubblegum-tg5bg that’s awesome! What’s your families favourite game you’ve all played together?

[@Bubblegum-tg5bg]

@@AVVGaming1Well me and my mother really like Jrpg games but my sister a bit more casual and likes point and click games like monkey island. Edit: just remembered that we played thank goodness you're here recently and it was a blast a bit weird but in a good way.

[@Bubblegum-tg5bg]

@@AVVGaming1 well we all played thank goodness you're here recently we all love it but was a bit weird but in a good way.

[@CrimsonKnight_Gaming]

This video has made me shed a tear. As an artist and aspiring gamedev I've been often misunderstood by older generations including my parents. They never let me play games when I was younger and I often had to play games that are 10 years behind due to never having my own PC (never had a console either).When I was able to during my studies when I was living by myself I've realised that this medium has always been a huge inspiration to me through subconscious and I've decided that I'd love to pursue my art career in video games from then on.

[@stoneageprogrammer432]

I love your post. I relate to it. I am also an indie game developer, I've made about 13 games on Fortnite, and I'm about to release a new one that I think is by far my best yet. I'd love to hear more from you about making games. I'll sub you, and I hope to hear more from you. If you could play your ideal game, a game that doesn't exist yet, what would it be like? What type of game would it be? What would it look like? What would it be about? What would be the coolest part of it to you?

[@CrimsonKnight_Gaming]

@@stoneageprogrammer432 I think my previous comment didn’t go through :( I have a lot to say to that tbh and it wouldn’t fit in a single comment. I have a second channel, where I plan to post my Journey of learning modelling game props in Blender soon. You may find more info by looking for @mgeorgearts, but regarding gamedev my journey only started quite recently

[@CrimsonKnight_Gaming]

​@@stoneageprogrammer432 my comments are getting removed🤣I''ll link in my description if you'd lik to sb. Every game I play is ideal on its own, because people bring worlds that they imagined to be experienced by others in the strongest medium there is - video games. I always loved this idea of having an ability to put your imagination on paper, it's one of the driving forces that always pushed me to get better at it, as I struggled to get things as cool looking as I imagined, especially when I was a kid. I am mostly inspired by fantasy, dark fantasy worlds and creatures.

[@jiggerypokery2962]

Gaming is not only art, it's art's finest form.

[@PowerfulRift]

Speaking of using games to learn languages, I’m currently learning Portuguese and thinking of using games as a tool to learn it that way.

[@AVVGaming1]

@@PowerfulRift do it! Just need to find the perfect game for it! If you can play a game you know and love but switch it to Portuguese you’ve got it sorted!

[@octavianpopescu4776]

I set Elden Ring to German 😀 I learned English by watching cartoons, so I can see it happening with video games too.

[@RyuzakiPragmatico]

i'm learning English when i'm playing games, even when the game has a portuguese translate option, i use the original english version without subtitles for enhance the hability to listen and understand direct in English (i'm Brazilian and portuguese is my native language.

[@AVVGaming1]

@@RyuzakiPragmatico falo Portuguese? I dated a Brazilian once and learned a few words. Obrigado was one. Besides that, I don’t know any other videos. Oh! Tudibane? Like the what’s up saying

[@suspensionrailway7094]

I know some games that have good localization to portuguese, they don't feel like google translator and are very natural: Celeste, Eiyuden chronicle: Rising, Dordogne, Life is Strange, Far Cry 5/6, Dying Light, The Messenger, RDR2, and many more. There are also some Brazilian games dubbed and subbed in Portuguese, such as Fobia St. Dinfna Hotel, Unsighted, and there are some more on Steam. I hope this little list helps you in your learning journey. Good luck!

[@oceanicalex]

This video is so true. I spend my free time playing games and I still live a functional life where I am able to get schoolwork done, do my responsibilities, and play some games. You have earned yourself a sub because this video Is the exact one I am going to send to people when they say things like “oh, gaming is childish” or “why are you watching someone else play a game?” Etc because some videos have attempted what you manage to nail with this. I think despite the size of the games industry that gaming is littered with generalizations from the general public. This video nails the idea that movies are considered by some to be sophisticated and games are stereotyped as being childish. Just a great video overall.

[@AVVGaming1]

Thank you very much! It’s true that they stereotype that as childish and maybe that was the case about 20 years ago, actually even longer, but nowadays gaming is so good and we have such an array of games too. From online strategy games like the tycoon games thst actually teach you how to run a business, to well written stories like the last of us to creative games like Minecraft were you create from scratch, there is so much on offer and some people just don’t see that. Thank you for the sub too and really glad you liked the video!

[@knowledgegaming8437]

Your one of the few KZbinrs that actually know and understand Story line, Exploration/adventure, interaction with the world a few 3 main characteristics of a good game. I mean you can add combat to that, but hey I like your thinking and input on games. Great videos. Keep up the good work!

[@AVVGaming1]

Thank you very much! I’m still a very young channel and learn with every video I make. For me, the most important thing in a game is story. I know a lot of people don’t care as much for that, but for me I really find it important. A good story leaves an impression every time!

[@_Kaori_Miyazono_]

Games Changed My Life Many Times Hello, I’m a 24-year-old guy, and here’s my story: Far Cry 3 gave me the courage to stand up against my abusive family, and I’m finally free now. Minecraft kept me alive from ages 11 to 16 during a time when I wanted to commit suicide (because of the abuse mentioned above). It became my escape, a place where I could create houses, cars, villages-anything and everything I could imagine. Command & Conquer: Generals boosted my creativity. I would spend hours drawing new tanks, imagining strategies, and creating stories where I was an unstoppable general fighting for a cause-good or bad. It helped me develop my imagination and strategic thinking. The Need for Speed series sparked my passion for cars. It taught me to see cars as more than just transportation-they’re art, engineering, and a hobby. Every car I’ve owned has been meticulously maintained and loved. I pay attention to every detail, and driving is now one of my favorite pastimes. Genshin Impact helped me during my 20s, when life’s challenges felt overwhelming. Like Minecraft in my childhood, it provided a world where I could truly be happy. Persona 4 transformed my worldview. It taught me to accept myself, both the good and the bad, and to embrace the idea that nobody is perfect. I learned to love myself and stop ignoring my emotions and thoughts. It reminded me that everyone has a dark side, and that’s okay, it’s part of being human. It also inspired me to always seek the truth, no matter how difficult or brutal it might be. Persona 3 reminded me of the inevitability of death. It taught me that while death is something we all must face, we shouldn’t fear it. Life and death are intertwined, one cannot exist without the other. Death isn’t an enemy but a friend, reminding us that time is finite and that we should live wisely, without anxiety or fear. Persona 5 taught me not to judge others and to accept people for who they are. It showed me how to cope with tragedy and connect with others who have experienced loss. It inspired me to fight for my principles and never follow anyone or anything blindly. I’ve been playing games since I was 5. Games are not just a part of my life; they are a core part of my identity and personality. Without games, I’d feel like an empty shell. Because of games, I’ve learned that money isn’t everything, which is why I relate to the story of the fisherman and the businessman. Games have given me an interest in life and so many of its aspects: art, music, movies, anime, dancing, cars, people, love, and more. While I’ve learned valuable lessons from other media and personal experiences, the lessons from my favorite games stay with me the longest. They stick in my mind for years, shaping who I am. If I were forced to choose one thing in life, I would choose playing games without hesitation. The majority of people, I’ve noticed, lack interests, hobbies, or solid goals. They don’t know what they want or why they want it. Many spend hours scrolling through Instagram and TikTok, consuming meaningless brainrot content simply because they don’t know what else to do. It’s sad. I’d rather play games and spend time with my family and friends than chase money endlessly and lose myself in the process. Hello again if you’ve read all of this, I truly appreciate your time and attention. May we all live meaningful and fulfilling lives. Bless you, and have a wonderful day, my friend ❤

[@azizbekmuminov7185]

I Love you Brother, thank you for Ur comment

[@Emil22231]

You only have 3.5k subs but for me you are already a legend.

[@AVVGaming1]

@@Emil22231 thanks you’re also a legend for saying something so nice! Honestly, 6 months ago I had 0 subs so I’m insanely thankful to every person who subbed so far. and thank you so much for the kind words!

[@ksk1818]

I've been an avid gamer my entire life, but objectively speaking, any hobby that people love and pour their time into deserves the same respect as books or TV or movies. Fr i finally saved up enough to buy a Switch recently, and i really wish i could've bought it earlier coz the backlog is insane

[@monsterhuntervideos4446]

People hate gaming because they're jealous of people who can relax and have fun, without having to do everything just for money.

[@Dekead1930]

I really hope we can enjoy our games in peace one day. Way too many people trying to tear them all apart

[@Pumpkin12.]

One day I shal make a KZbin channel on my favorite games, and make people believe gaming is a usefull and comforting way to tell story's and make art, I will try to give us peace😊 but I have anxiety so😅I'll try

[@ducklord3604]

I've been playing video games as long as I can remember. As of current, I have amassed a large collection of modern and retro games and consoles. Right now I'm super invested in flash games, and playing them with my friends. That being said, I think gaming is more of a slippery slope than other hobbies, and trust me, I've had a lot of other hobbies. In moderation, gaming can be a great joy, but you have to be careful, as from personal experience the most depressed people I've met are also the ones who play the most video games. My tips to enjoy video games healthily would probably be: 1) Play video games with friends, and I'm not just talking online, but in person. This way video games can be a way of forstering great friendships. The depressed people I see playing video games all play them alone, which can make them feel alone and isolated. Always put fostering friendships over playing video games alone. 2) Have other hobbies, preferably one which involves going outside. I know it sounds a bit cliche, but being in nature really improves your mental health, when gaming is a mostly inside hobby. But even if your other hobby is similarly inside, it's better than only having gaming as a hobby, as without something else, you may find yourself only playing video games and becoming addicted, witch can have very damaging effects. 3) Do something physical. Gaming is a very passive hobby in terms of physical exertion, so even very light exercise can reduce these effects. That being said, gaming can be a great hobby, I know this from experience. Just one that is a little more dangerous mentally than other hobbies if not haddled correctly. I have seen people's life collapse and drive them to... bad thoughts if you get what I mean. But similarly it can elevate one's life. I would be careful to simply dismiss any criticism of gaming, as some of it can be valid. But irrational hartred of gaming isn't based on reality, gaming can be great hobby if you are careful.

[@omaralvarez4180]

I got through a divorce last year and while most people would turn into alcohol and meaningless sex with women as a coping mechanism, I just turned in my PC and game, that helped me a lot not to make bad decisions that I would regret later

[@MAnkichila]

What did u play ?

[@Loctorak]

Wait, meaningless sex is an option??

[@omaralvarez4180]

@@MAnkichila mostly path of exile

[@ThirdUncleStudio]

It's awesome to see someone who truly understands the value of gaming! I improved my English significantly by playing MMORPGs in the early 2000s, and RTS games taught me how to analyze situations and make quick decisions. Gaming is so much more than just playing-it's growth and community.

[@greateststam1]

As someone who has come to enjoy brutally challenging myself with very difficult game content that requires many tries and perseverance to complete tasks for. This has managed to help me either enjoy or at least persevere through difficult life challenges.

[@AVVGaming1]

@@greateststam1 completely understand what you’re saying! It’s like when you play Dark Souls or KCD, you think it’s too hard because the game makes it difficult. There are no cheats, no ways to skip it, no way to over level or change difficulty, only you and and at first you can’t do it and feel you can never do it, the game is unfair etc, but you go back and try again, and again, and again, and then when you finally do it, it makes you feel so accomplished and makes you realise the only limitations you have are the ones you place on yourself!

[@guidedexplosiveprojectileg9943]

Play Cataclysm Dark Days Ahead

[@jenot7164]

When I was young, gaming was an artistic outlet for me. Sims City 4, Jurassic Park Operation Genesis, Sims 2 & 3, Cities Skylines, Banished, Minecraft. Spent so much time building something. I really miss those old days. Today it is pretty difficult to get into these games again.

[@RandomMackem0069_Official]

I play video games, watch anime and have even played an anime video game, these people can cry

[@AVVGaming1]

I’m playing one right now! They’re so good! Anime is so underrated

[@RandomMackem0069_Official]

@@AVVGaming1 I’m planning to develop one, I think what anime games lack is good open world with good character creation/customisation, that’s for the 3D games 2D is usually always good

[@AVVGaming1]

@@RandomMackem0069_Official you can do that? That’s awesome! Are you at the early stages now? Writing and planning?

[@RandomMackem0069_Official]

@@AVVGaming1 I’m still learning game design but I’ll get there eventually, I’ve got the basic premise for the pitch down, an action adventure and supernatural fantasy game set in Victorian England, the name is “Sunder Arc Records” you’ll just go around completing chapters/missions killing creatures like vampires, werewolves and demons with occasional boss fights until u get to final boss. I’ll just have to learn how to get that into a working game, wish me luck.

[@PowerfulRift]

That hamza guy is the biggest freak of them all.

[@AVVGaming1]

He really is! lol had to put him in. Can’t believe that’s the example some people follow :(

[@YuYuYuna_]

The guy is a meat head gym bro type. No shocker he thinks gaming is a problem.

[@tarheelpro87]

I’ve seen his videos, some of it is right. Young men could do things to better themselves. Some of the stuff I agree with him on is stuff like younger people throwing their lives away, going to parties and drinking themselves unconscious, or being around bad influences. He’s also given good advice to Teenagers on how to be confident in public settings or socializing. Even playing video games nonstop is unhealthy. But he doesn’t seem to realize that you can balance this with good habits to improve yourself. One of my friends used to watch him, but stopped cause even he said “he was getting too weird for me”.

[@AVVGaming1]

@@tarheelpro87 that’s always what happens it seems. I honestly think these people come around with positive intentions and start off doing good. It’s the success and popularity which seems to go to their bed and makes them too arrogant and leads to their downfall or chasing money from their followers. Young men definitely need more help nowadays as there’s clearly a demand. I just think they need to find the right ones to follow.

[@tarheelpro87]

@@AVVGaming1 yeah exactly! He has good points but he takes this stuff too far. It’s like he has no life outside self improvement. Again, not all situations are the same, but find that almost every scenario in life requires balance. Do you need to improve yourself and be responsible? Yes. But do you have to completely take out anything fun? No

[@Joeltron81]

Thank you for this! I always think back to my years in high school. The valedictorian of my class was an avid gamer. He was really into RPG and RTS games. I feel that many games (especially RTS games) can stimulate critical thinking and make problem solving fun.

[@JCMolmMJ]

I 100% agree with you. Gaming has saved, enhanced and improved my live in every way. Gaming makes me feel the strongest emotions, and I can always feel save with them. Literally nothing I could write here can describe how much it really means to me, and I know that it will always be an important part of my life🥰❤️ thank you for bringing for awareness and joy to the people😊❤️

[@AVVGaming1]

No thank you for such an awesome comment! It is a beautiful hobby that really helps so many people enjoy life and enhance it. Life is quite difficult and sometimes taking a break from it for a little while can be so helpful! Thank you for taking the time to leave this comment :)

[@determineddi2044]

Gaming has been my therapy for many years. All good things in moderation.

[@AVVGaming1]

Totally agree! All about having a balance! It’s my way too relax. So whenever I need to take a break that’s what I do!

[@myhnea92]

I have lost my father when I was 22, he was my best friend and we used to spend hours playing video games. After he passed away, games were the ones that really helped me move forward and beyond that sensation of loss and hurt. Never regret and never apologize to anyone, ever, if you like playing video games. They are awesome!

[@Pedroppl1]

Orthopaedic trauma surgeon here. Videogames were so important for my cognitive, intelectual and emotional development that I can't imagine what life was like if I haven't played them. I've had a lot of successful hobbys like playing guitar, drawing, skateboarding and lots of sports, and I can guarantee that gaming had impacted my life the most by far.

[@dameskytower1]

Great videos, my personal mantra since I was in my teens is “my life is my own to groom and design as I please”. So ye, I agree with you.

[@AVVGaming1]

And I agree with you! We are the only ones who can determine the best way to spend our lives! There is not rihht or wrong way to spend your time!

[@Aki-kh2qe-StreetKidZZZ]

I love the intro people how tough they are...from the safety of the internet cause they wouldn't speak that shit up close a personal

[@AVVGaming1]

Yes just for shock value and honestly it’s terribly mean. Gamers don’t make videos saying “watching talk shows is a waste of time” or “if you like motivational coaches get lost” lol. We’re just enjoying our time playing games and just want to be left alone lol

[@Aki-kh2qe-StreetKidZZZ]

@@AVVGaming1 exactly. It's not like we're hurting anyone. I believe it's a coping mechanism of their own uselessness and inability to find something fun thus they shit on everything else that people having fun with

[@AVVGaming1]

@@Aki-kh2qe-StreetKidZZZ yes and I really am sick of hearing about the self help “gurus” who basically talk about how great they are and then sell courses to the people who follow them for thousands and it turns out to be a sham. But please, let’s beat up on video games lol

[@Aki-kh2qe-StreetKidZZZ]

@@AVVGaming1 🤝 well said brother, well said

[@bradjarman8721]

When I've been down, lonely, depressed or worse. I've resorted to playing games. They've pulled me out of dark places I've been before. They've helped me get through relationship breakups and many other difficult times. Games allow you to live a life you may never be able to live yourself. On top of that, playing Crusader Kings 3, I've learnt so much about history and locations, it's made me ask questions about history of places with colleagues and friends with has filled me with knowledge on places and things I never would have known or thought about without the prompt of interest.

[@cryodragonbane4614]

Im 37, I have been gaming for most of my life since the original gameboy. It has been very helpfull in directing energies that could have otherwise gone to something else. It has also helped keep me away from more damaging addictions (specially since i have an alcoholic in my family) im glad that gaming exists. its a great outlet, and a good time killer when there is nothing better to do.

[@joaopires8815]

I’ve just watched your other video and commented something that is very much in tune with what you say here. Again thanks for the great content

[@AVVGaming1]

No thank you for the kind words! I did the first part and reflected and realised the first video was just about money, which doesn’t mean something is great. I wanted to the second part to show the art side of things. I am considering a part 3 but not sure what I could add?

[@samathythemanathy8112]

I think THE problem with video games is the same with other "time wasting" hobbies, doom scrolling, binge watching, etc. As someone with 2000 hours in War Thunder, I can attest that time was truly wasted.. I have spent many hours playing shooters with young men who are angry and upset with their lives, and take the rage online instead of trying to sort their life out. Sometimes doing nothing at all is time well spent - time spent actually thinking is in short supply these days. But as you say, in moderation, gaming is great.

[@stoneageprogrammer432]

That's an interesting way to look at it. I'm an indie game developer. If you could play your ideal game, a game that doesn't exist yet, what would it be like? What type of game would it be? What would it look like? What would it be about? What would be the coolest part of it to you?

[@theazhang997]

I like your Video and love videogames....that Women like mostly movies, and for me videoganes are interactive movies...and yes, i am a woman and neuer understood why some women hate gaming so much...

[@AVVGaming1]

@@theazhang997 thank you very much! I think it’s just that they haven’t experienced one of the moments. We all have moments in gaming where we fall in love with gaming. Moments that catch us and hold on forever. I don’t think some people have tried them or given them a good chance. Once they do, it changes things. There’s a lot of stigma around video games but they are extremely successful and yet somehow underappreciated? It’s hard to put into words how

[@theazhang997]

Thank you, last time i wrote that on KZbin, that guy toll me: stop killing games...

[@Trisuku]

It’s a no-brainer that I would never have taken to English without video games as an incentive as a large part of the JRPG market still lack in French translations (my native language). And that enables me to experience the reading of 1984 in its original and intended form afterwards. Not mentioning all the people from different countries I could now talk with as a result of the acquisition of my proficiency in this language. And I started learning Japanese too 😅

[@valenlevalenle6394]

Great video as always! Some of the best media I’ve ever had the pleasure to experience were in video games. In the Last Of Us part 2 when you know who dies… it broke me. In Life is Strange when you have to choose whether sacrifice Chloe or save the town, I cried like a little baby. Choices really mean something and that’s just something you can’t get from any other medium where YOU control the story.

[@AVVGaming1]

@@valenlevalenle6394 thank you! Yes there are so many choices to make in video games were you make the choice and it really makes it that much more powerful. I think once you experience that, other media struggles to hit that same level

[@GrimfangsTV]

I watched both of your videos on the topic and I have to say that I love everything about both of your essays. From the way you edit the videos to the way you speak and especially you speak from a place of not just facts and logical argument, but also sentimentality provides a genuine sense of depth to every single word of your statements and anecdotes that drives the message home loud and clear unlike anything else that ever could. I'm glad to have found your channel. You've earned yourself a subscriber who's looking forward to listening to more of your views.

[@GcubePlayer8]

Sounds like some people are jealous that they couldn’t get into gaming or that they don’t have a hobby

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

Precisely. Their attempts at logic are flawed, too. After all, I dare you to introduce me to ONE individual (of the billions on this planet) who ignores all forms of art and entertainment. Beyond that, even if you could, that "person" would be one H3LL of an empty husk; a zombie of isolation and ignorance. 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨

[@rookie9028]

Spoilers for rdr2 ahead, who knows if you havent played yet Arthur's death was one of the only times when i cried to fiction, and i think that the fact that we get to play as him, interact as him and shape him the way we want him to be really contributed to the tragedy of it, and that's really something i like about games, customisation that is

[@AVVGaming1]

@@rookie9028 oh and the horse!!! The horse rihht before that happens, when he whispers in its ears “thank you”. Oh my word. You’re gonna make me emotional lol

[@rookie9028]

​@@AVVGaming1 first time i played, i kept the one hosea gifted. Oh man, that mission really got me crying ugly

[@valenlevalenle6394]

@@rookie9028that’s even sadder 😭💔💔

[@cmdrvernondingo1540]

I'll never forget Arthers death , sobbed my heart out , and the death of my/his horse .

[@chainslayer101]

Great video. I enjoyed your perspective on this amazing hobby.

[@AVVGaming1]

@@chainslayer101 and morrowind is coming! I promise lol I’m playing it right now lol.

[@TROLL43480]

I still remember that day 14 years ago that i convinced my grandpa to buy me a 35 euro game for playstation 2, spongebob the film. My granpa was the kind of guy who would drive to the other side of the city to buy something 10% cheaper so yeah the excitement of that day and the happiness i felt can't be described. We are trully blessed to live in an era where videogames exist and our idea of fun isn't throwing rocks at each other in the park.(not that we haven't done that as well)

[@Loctorak]

Hey don't let me hear you talking trash about a good old fashioned round of "rock throw"!

[@Slim_Mantis]

Great video man! One of my first memories are playing games. I can remember when I was 4 years old and was playing Super Mario, and things like that. Now I'm from a really general middle European family, and the games helped me so much to learn English, I basically learned the whole language thru games, also some games gave so much motivation to learn about this whole computer thing, and now I am working in the IT industry, for an English international corporation, having the most money in my whole bloodline I think. Also, look at story games for example. When you play a story game, it's like watching a movie, but you decide how it happens. Stories and other things are so much better when it's interactive like that. Man I just can't thank some games enough for teaching me thing that people couldn't.

[@AVVGaming1]

What a great comment! You’re one of the shining examples of the positive side of games. It’s so good to hear the way it assisted you in your success. They’ve helped myself as well like in business etc from playing management games. I think learning language through a game is probably the best way to do it! I play football manager and learned Spanish through that game! I’m a huge fan of games with stories and there’s so many great options now! The writing in some is so good and gives you chills. That’s why we see so many tv shows and movies using the video game IPs. The writing has improved so much and it will continue to do so. Thanks for sharing your story of success and the kind words about the video!

[@J.Poldervaart]

Enjoying the time is not wasting it 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@shazani18]

I want to add my story to the hundreds told in the comments of this and the previous video. Gaming made me the person I am today, I enjoy many forms of art, such as movies, books, comics, anime, but video games have a special place in my life, because no other medium has influenced my life as much as this one. Thanks to them I was able to make friends and learn English to a certain extent, but beyond that, video games gave me the courage to do things I didn't think I could do, they taught me so many things, boosted my creativity and made me feel less alone. Honestly, I owe them a lot and I don't know where I would be if they hadn't come into my life. Thank you for making both videos, I hope more people can understand the beauty of this hobby and give it a chance.

[@AVVGaming1]

Thank you for sharing your story! It’s exactly the perfect example of why we cherish these games so much. To us, it’s more than just a fun time. It educates, promotes creativity and helps us grow. It shapes us into who we become. I’ve been on KZbin for 6 months now and I’m a new channel. I make mistakes and you’d think I’d get nasty comments but every video people leave nice comments and good feedback. I truly believe gamers are some of the happiest most kindest people in the world. Because I think they’re the happiest.

[@kovalensue]

Gaming helped me get through my episodes of anxiety and overthinking when my marriage started to crumble. When we separated I glued myself to Dota 2 because that was the only thing that forced me to stop overthinking and feel miserable. For every minute of every match, my mind was concentrating on playing and doing my best. There was no time to get into those deep inner conversations which left me depressed and tired and often ended up being drunk watching TV and hating myself. Games can do a lot of good.

[@НикитаНикита-ж7б]

And honestly-Thank You for the video! You told opinion of thousands gamers(including me) on KZbin ❤

[@WhyAreYouGhe]

Another soul touching video. Thank you, gaming brother.

[@AVVGaming1]

No thank you for the kind words! Hopefully I’ll make a part 3 soon!

[@robinbernardinis]

The profitability of the gaming industry is not what makes games great. I'm glad you made a part 2 to go beyond the economic aspect, and I'm glad I subscribed despite not agreeing with part 1.

[@joeljackson3939]

Gaming is therapy for me and also where I discovered some of the greatest soundtracks ever from playing games like the NFS, FIFA, GTA and Far Cry titles

[@ziljin]

I work a full time job with overtime everyday. Sure objectively spending my free time is a waste of time, but I like it as my hobby for relaxing and enjoying myself. And gaming is a hobby! I hate that some people don't consider gaming a "real" hobby because you are not creating anything when you play games. We already spend majority of our lives being "productive" why can't we just "waste time" during our free time? I can't speak for everyone but I am not a robot always thinking about productivity and making money!

[@AVVGaming1]

@@ziljin exactly! And why do people work hard? So they can have enough money to have freedom…to do what?? Spend their time how they want!! That’s the ironic thing lol

[@lucasmoraesduque6681]

Brazilian here, learned most of the English i know now through videogames :)

[@TheMcKayFiles]

I've played more games than watch movies I'd only rewatch certain movies once in a blue moon but at the end of the days Gaming will always hold a special place in my heart like the other billions of gamers worldwide

[@AVVGaming1]

I have like 3 films and 3 shows I’ve watched about 5 times each. Besides that, I watch stuff just the once. For games, oh man I’m gonna replay Witcher 3 again for the 1837392nd time now lol

[@TheMcKayFiles]

@@AVVGaming1 haha awesome have fun

[@antonkazda]

1.Gaming kept me away from commiting suicide after my 2nd attempt as a kid. Nowdays, it helps me walk through difficult situations. 2.Games learned me to plan my life ahead and to deal with negative situations. 3.Games enhanced my English, like from basic level A2 up to B2/C1. To add to that, once I hit my adulthood, anime was the guide to move on and start working on myself.

[@LukaszR86]

You said that we all could play football. Funy thing coz one of the reasons I've start playing video game was the fact that i'm not able to play football. Or anything else. I'm disable since I was born. Coz of that I was a victam of bullying in elementry school. I needed a hobby which did not involve having friends. It was 90ts so multiplayer was an exception rather then the norm. VG halped my through a lot. Including devorce of my perents and constant health. Beang spiderman on my playstation and dreamcast helped motivated my to slow down this degradation. That was the past. Present is a nightmagre. Last 4 month to be exact. My grandmother's death and I had a a mountain of paperwork to deal with. I myselh had 2 surgeries in June. All on top of my normal workflow. I'm planing to have entire october off work and just for video games. Really lokking forward to that

[@AVVGaming1]

Thanks for the comment and I’m sorry to hear everything you’re going through. I remember playing Spider-Man for ps1 as well and what a game that was! It was awesome but that final boss scared the life out of me lol I’m glad you have gaming to help you through those difficult times and give you something to look forward to. Thanks for sharing as well as these are the stories people don’t see when they talk bad about gaming! What’s your favourite game?

[@LukaszR86]

@@AVVGaming1 For the longest time the answere for that question would be Resident Evil 1 (OG one). But now I thing I can not point to one video game. I was always somethinh that wow'ed me. Something that showed me thing I never have seen before. What I never knew was even a possibility. What made me changerd my mind on something. I though I hate Persona games. I tried P5 before but thought it was not for me. To bright, to all over the place. But one day in Fabruary I had absolutlly nothing to do. Like do not had a reason to even get out of bed. Few days earller thay put P3 Reaload on GamePass. I said to myself "I'll power thought for the first 5 houres no metter what". And I did. For next two months I put over 120 hours on top of this first 5 and ended up with one of best gaming expirience of 2024. I re-buy P5. Anyway. I'm writing it at Sunday (september 29) evening. On monday I'm starting my long awaited (and dare I say well deserved) off work time. Planing on The banner Saga for a week. Then Silent Hill 2 Remmake (collective birthday gift from ppl I care about). And then that will be RPG: Persona 5, Baldurs gate 3 or Shadowrun Returns. It depents on time left on my "vacation period" and my helth condition. Maybe i'll get to one or two (audio) books and same Netflix time. But primary Video games

[@AVVGaming1]

@@LukaszR86 persona 5! Funny story my wife bought it and played it for about 4 hours and returned it to the store. Anyway years later I bought it and pushed through and loved it! Now she’s on her third playthrough! I think a lot of games require you to invest past the first amount of hours. Like Witcher 3 is my favourite game of all time, but I didn’t like it at first. Stuck at it but went on to love it. Xenoblade 3 I’m playing now I had the same experience. So many great games but a lot of them start slow before going on to get better. I am so excited for silent hill 2 as well!

[@dienand_gaming]

Banger of a video, sir! Looking forward to more like this 😁

[@AVVGaming1]

Thank you! I used your comment in the video! I didn’t put your name in for your privacy but thank you! You were part of the inspiration!

[@matheu6848]

Games like Persona 3 teach me how wonderful is to be alive, appreciate every moment with my family and friends, and how to deal with losing someone precious.

[@dinoworld112]

The main problem is caring if someone finds your hobby attractive its was never about being attritive its about escapism and key word .. fun

[@Jadenizer42]

Glad there's a voice out there that is pro games that's also well aware of the issues gaming causes for some people, but still upholds games as a beneficial and even beautiful thing if taken in moderation. Too many of the voices out there are either too permissive of their overuse or too demonizing of their use at all.

[@AVVGaming1]

@@Jadenizer42 thank you very much! I will always stand up for gaming and I will continue to make videos defending the hobby! It is much safer than many other activities and much better for mental health than things like social media!

[@midnightvoid115]

This 2 part video has inspired me to share my story I’m gonna be making a video on my channel about how gaming changed and saved my life it’s gonna be my most ambitious video yet. Thanks for the inspiration and I loved the videos, very relatable. Keep up the good work

[@murruelaflaga]

Time enjoyed is time worth spent doesn't matter what that hobby is, so long as you find enjoyment in it.

[@TheMysterieRPGguy]

As a child I used to have really bad hand eye coordination and finer motor skills when I started playing games that improved a lot. Games can improve your life in so many ways, outside that it is just a fun hobby and great art it can do so much more. It helps with creative problem solving, hand eye coordination, concentration, it keeps your brain active as you play so it helps reduce the chance of Alzheimer's later in life, reaction time, finer motor skills I know of surgeons who play games to improve their skills in the operating room. The list goes on and on, sure gaming can have downsides but for the most part it is a positive influence.

[@AVVGaming1]

Totally agree! You always drop the best comment every time! Always ready to input with something awesome. It’s a great story you’ve shared and so many have shared their stories. I think that’s the part people don’t see when they talk about gaming as a generalisation. It’s not just about playing Fortnite for hours, these are real humans who a lot of time use gaming to help them with other parts of their life

[@TheMysterieRPGguy]

@@AVVGaming1 Very true yes. But gaming is a lot more mainstream now then it was 10 years ago, and I think it will be even more mainstream 10 years from now. Our time will come it just takes time.

[@AVVGaming1]

@@TheMysterieRPGguy do you think ES6 will be here by then? I’m honestly really struggling waiting for KCD2 at the moment lol. I’m so ready for that game! I know I’ve spoken about moderation but I might be breaking that rule for that game lol

[@TheMysterieRPGguy]

@@AVVGaming1 God I hope ES6 will be here by then, I mean I'll be 43 in 10 years if I haven't played ES6 by then I'm going to storm the Bethesda office to demeaned answers lol. Moderation is key but hey release week for a game you're really looking forward too should be an exception to that rule don't you think.

[@bruhlordofthemoment]

I've been playing video since I was around 3 or 4 years old. If I remember correctly, my first game was Star Wars The Phantom Menace on the PS2. Absolutely loved it. I can't imagine giving up my number one hobby that's given me memories with my family, friends, and the characters in the game.

[@Foxwizard35]

Another interesting thing is games like “to the moon” that not only have a better story than movies and other media, but the story is told in a way that can’t be told in anything but a video game

[@RoyalVartist]

I would like to add to the idea that "Gaming is childish" in that I actually became inspired by childrens' cartoons as I was growing up. I eventually became enamored with video games and enjoy titles with more depth. However, the show My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic was the first piece of art to really drive me forward. It taught me complexity in simplicity gerI grew older and pushed me to begin to learn to draw. Today I look back fondly on these memories and am enthralled with the online communities surrounding not only My Little Pony but other "children's shows" and of course, video games, that have similalrly touched people's lives.

[@AVVGaming1]

Awesome comment! I think a lot of us credit experiences like you had with inspiring art and creativity. Shows, games etc. that's what ignites a fuse in a creative person to get the ideas to create their own art! It's a beautiful cycle and one people often forget! Thank you for sharing your story!

[@Neon_tedious]

One of the first game series i felt like i was playing the main character in a movie was assassin's creed. Loved every minute of the first 5-6 games. Video games with good story telling reminds me of choose your own adventure books growing up and well designed games help develop problem solving skills and leadership if you're into MMORPGs

[@AVVGaming1]

Yes exactly! Completely agree! Also those old assassins creed games were top! Its role playing at its finest and so many people have enjoyed great experiences with games. I just think they are underrated in the media world as many haven’t experienced them! Thanks for sharing your story!

[@Exaxion]

Him: Moderation is key. Us: Let's pretend we didn't hear that.

[@AVVGaming1]

lol. It is easier said than done. I’m playing xenoblade chronicles 3 at the moment and yeah…it’s got me lol there’s no getting off this train until it stops lol

[@Exaxion]

@@AVVGaming1100% Agree.

[@kaden-sd6vb]

Monster hunter... *just one more hunt...*

[@aleksleonardson6058]

John Denver said it best. "Fiddle when I can, work when I should"

[@mitchellmoody9309]

Now whenever someone disses gaming I can just send them this. Thanks for the ultimate comeback to send people!

[@IMSpickle]

"I'm just a guy on KZbin so i don't know much" brother you know enough thanks for this

[@billwiley7216]

As a retired senior certain games keep the mind active, provide enjoyment to those that have mobility issues due to health problems and give those same seniors something to look forward to doing each day. I have been gaming for the majority of my life although like many with total breaks here and there. As I have aged the types of games I prefer has also changed but for the better as they take more planning and strategy which helps exercise and keep the mind active. Single player gaming is also something I can do and not need to depend on others and over the long term if the games played are older titles bought on deep sales from somewhere like steam can only cost pennies per hour of entertainment over the long haul. I highly recommend seniors to explore and see if gaming is right for them.

[@KirbosCorner]

Its 5 am (I cant sleep) and I find this beauty, I have been blessed

[@Glass_productions]

Gaming brings people together.

[@MoRiSeR_]

Of course sadly there is this problem with introducing non-gamers to games since gaming as a hobby has a high barrier to entry wich is hard to cross without someone by your side who is good at teaching. Most games expect players to have already played other games before in their lives because most tutorials only teach controls and game mechanics but not how to use a controller for example. And many gamers frankly suck at introducing non-gamers to gaming because they often just backseat them without even explaining what’s happening and why they are doing what they are doing. Or they’ll just do things for them instead of letting them learn through failure. And lots of people also give non gamers the wrong types of games that aren’t really fit as a newbies first video game. Like giving a non gamer an action packed online shooter with no good tutorial or something.

[@pcppbadminton]

You're right in that I think what people who look down on gaming don't understand is how incredibly versatile a hobby it is. On top of genre choice the level of player interaction can be vastly different - everything from interactive novels and films that only need a mouse click every minute or so to puzzle games you might spend many minutes contemplating to competitive Starcraft that needs multiple mouse and keyboard actions per second. No other kind of entertainment that I can think of has that much to offer (maybe TTRPG comes close). When you consider that each genre has a vast array of variability within it (eg. even the 'simple' FPS genre has everything from slow, atmospheric games like STALKER to twitch shooters like Quake) then it's hard to truly fathom exactly how much gaming has to offer, but it does explain why it's such a lucrative industry. Ironically, a lot of them will almost certainly have a favourite game or game genre themself, they just don't like other people liking the games that they don't like. I also used to co-lead an amateur competitive Team Fortress 2 team which helped me to push through my social anxiety and gave me some knowledge and skills that I can currently apply to manage a team of ~20 people at work.

[@w.dgaster2532]

When my family asked me why I like watching people play video games when I was younger, I asked them why they watch people play sports. They told me because they are watching because these people have trained and worked hard in order to play, and they make a lot of money for it. I said great, games fall into that same category, but unlike sports I might get interested to buy/play the game, I get to experience what other people go through in the game whether it be fear, sadness or joy at overcoming a difficult task. Competitive gamers also train for years, only instead of their muscles, gamers train their muscle memory and reflexes, and make a lot of money from merch and winning.

[@Geperd1]

Gaming is one of the best hobbies for most of us vets out there. It relaxes us can help you forget the worst things in life and the world.

[@AVVGaming1]

Thanks for sharing! Its awesome to see how many benefits gaming as and your story is a great example of how they can help those who have gone through difficult times. Again, thank you for sharing!

[@alexm9603]

My theroey as to why celebrities on the internet think video games=bad might have a connection that has little relation to video games themselves, but rather, their lack of something to blame, say a relationship that has gone sour and they blame the video games instead of themselves for being too much. The reason I believe this is that internet celebrities, the ones that complain, are so VERY insecure.

[@jamespaguip5913]

You know it’s good to take a break from gaming and have healthier hobbies like surfing, deep sea diving, hiking, exercising, visit nature, camping, visit bizarre places, talking to people getting out of you comfort zone, skating, biking, snowboarding, taking sports, skydiving, painting and traveling to places are healthy hobbies because they teach you good life lessons.

[@shozaenglish]

The story about a fisherman is really wise.

[@AVVGaming1]

Thank you! I think we often get told to work 24/7 or do something that leads to doing more work. And it’s sad because A LOT of people follow that process. They buy all the self help books, do all the classes, work 24:7 but then still find themselves in the same position. I’m all for self improvement but you gotta enjoy the time you have whilst you here. I don’t know if I’ll be rich or poor in the future, but I know I only get today today.

[@sebastianashbury2478]

"If you won the lottery tomorrow, what would you do?" To quote Peter from Office Space: "Absolutely nothing. I'd sit on my ass, watch TV, and relax" lol. The fisherman tale is SO spot on. As someone unfortunately from the U.S., I'm SO tired of people around me spouting this "side hustle" bullshit, burning the candle at both ends (not even making that much extra, and sacrificing everything that matters; like family or happiness and better sleep), and looking down on people not "working harder", while they're on the edge of a heart attack or psychotic break because they don't properly balance with fun. We really do only live once. Totally agree with you, man - it's the QUALITY that matters, NOT the QUANTITY.

[@AVVGaming1]

Exactly! And you gotta ask, why is this stuff so pushed? Why are they so obsessed with people working themselves to death? Get more money! Get more income! I’m a boss! I’m a hustler! Why? Who’s promoting this and why? You see so many “life coaches and motivational gurus” on KZbin etc and they always end up saying a bunch of stuff, selling stuff to their poor customers who end up less wealthy then when they met them because of this and then they break every rule they set themselves! I honestly think it’s a trap. I’m not saying not to try to be successful but you have to appreciate your life as well. Working 24/7 is crazy. And you gotta ask yourself, how is that so many people follow this method yet over 80% of people in UsA and UK like pay check to pay check? Surely we’d all be rich by now lol. Sorry long answer, main thing Is enjoy your life as well lol

[@sebastianashbury2478]

@AVVGaming1 No worries for the longer answer! It's refreshing, honestly, to have a discussion instead of quick quips due to destroyed attention spans lol. I agree it's a trap, about as much as politics or any other "new shiny" false promise. And yet, we wonder why the economy is in such horrible condition, yet can't be bothered to dive deep and invest in answers... which is often the same mindless accusatory rhetoric spouted by those work-a-holic types /facepalm.

[@ferociousfaerie5459]

People like to say that games (or specifically violent ones) make people violent. If that's true, then so do movies, shows, books, sports, and basically every other form of entertainment. Games actually often teach you right from wrong and reward you for being a good person. The plots of "violent" games usually revolve around saving others and stopping the bad guys. Games can teach you to be a generally better and more emotionally mature person. Violent behavior is a problem stemming from deeper roots in an individual-media isn't the source. If it were, every person on the planet would be violent.

[@roukanj]

Thank you for making me feel better.

[@AVVGaming1]

Of course! Glad it made you feel better! You should be proud of being a gamer! Life is too short to feel miserable or try to live life by someone else’s rules. You have to put yourself first and your own happiness

[@spookbones]

Beautiful hobby indeed AVV. Played my 1st game ( Sphinx Adventure ) on an Acorn Electron in 1984. I was 30 years old and thought at the time if it's ever possible to see and interact with the characters it will be revolutionary! Then PS1 came along Tomb Raider. Doom. Resident Evil. I'm now 70 and have set camp up in an unnamed location in RDR 2. Just enjoying retirement fishing and hunting down the odd bounty..

[@AVVGaming1]

Hahaha what an awesome retirement! RDR2 is one of the best games I’ve ever played! I’ve played it to death about 5 times now. I’m excited about kingdom come 2 out next February and that’ll be done for a week lol that’s so awesome that you’ve been through that experience of seeing the whole industry evolve

[@Foxey12]

I love this video! Totally agree with games giving inspiration, I love story-driven games like frostpunk or lobotomy corporation, as they're a good source of interesting ideas. even in online games you xan be put in so many interesting and unique experiences that i would never be able to experience. For example in enlisted, when i donr get my butt rolled by the enemy team the atmosphere of some of the maps are sooo beatiful. My personnal favourite are battles for Moscow as USSR, when i sit in someone's house with my team of bots-comrades watching through the scope of my gun into vast, never ending snow valleys, waiting for any motion,, it s beatiful and horrifying at the same time, almost as if time around you stops, and everything becomes an infinite wait before you kill someone or someone kills you. Once again, gaming is a beatiful hobby

[@magtheidio]

What's interesting here is the enormous scope of what is "gaming". You seem to play RPGs and FPSs. I personnaly enjoy games more of the 4X and RTS genre (the only exception : Skyrim), and some people juste like to play chess online. And this chess example is quite amazing, because it probably is the hobby with the highest popular opinion. A person who plays chess is a genius. So why not a person who play star craft, or Age of empires, which take the chess to another level. Plus, when I played these games, I became a beast in history, English (not my first language), and geography at school. Even Age of Mythology gave me a big chunck of general culture. To come back on the scope of gaming, it is so large, that to say "i don't like gaming" seems like "I don't like food". Well you have so much type there is a type for everyone. I bet those people hating gaming go play candy crush on the toilet. And lastly, one of my favortie gaming anecdote : when Notre-Dame burned in Paris, the City and the government went to see Ubisoft, because the replicating job of Notre-Dame they made in their last Assassin's creed at the time was so good they actually used the game to put back the cathedral like it was historically. Bref, illustrates how the gaming industry can even have useful and concrete applications. Good creation, good videos you make I love it, love to see the reactiveness and solidarity in the gaming community.

[@AVVGaming1]

@@magtheidio awesome comment! You’re already inspiring a part 3! lol there’s so much to gaming and like you said, it’s too much to hate. It’s like saying I don’t like food. There’s so much food. You can’t put it into one box. Strategic games, candy crush, online shooters, RPGs, it’s so diverse and that’s the point I wanted to make and maybe part 3 can be that? That story about Ubisoft it awesome and I did not know that at all! Honestly some of the worlds built in these games are incredibly accurate and the skill and talent required to make them is unreal and it’s so underappreciated but non gamers. That’s why I honestly think if a non gamer gave games a chance they will find something they love. There’s something for everyone. Great comment and thanks for the kind words about the videos !