This thread isn't nearly as bad as some of the easily Google'd questions

I think if you put a little more thought into your posts and wrote them so that they actually encourage discussion, people wouldn't be so quick to turn on them. The obvious answer to why we play video games is because we like them. If you had asked what is it that we like about video games and then discussed some possible options (they're challenging, good for blowing off steam, social activity w/friends), the response might be different. The underlying question isn't really any different, but it comes off as less stone-y and encourages more thoughtful conversation.

I'll bash and thrill you...

*serious face*

dude, i don't want to go any where near you. i have no doubt you will machete my hands right off and that would kinda suck...

I like to see other worlds and stories being fleshed out due to my actions. Even on-rails shooters typically have instances of cause and effect, making my choices interesting. Games like Fallout that have serious results to my actions are even better.

It's one form of relaxing entertainment I have, along with watching a movie or reading.

Also, you can only masturbate so much i na day.

Speak for yourself.

This has the potential to be thread of the year - the Towelie comment was golden.

Scott and his threads man, Scott and his threads.

I can only imagine how lax New York's teaching requirements and standards must be if this guy can get a job educating youth.