I have enjoyed gaming since my mom bought my brother and myself a pong. I know one Christmas we put our money together and bought a Sega Master System to share. I was hooked on the escape and have been gaming ever since.
As I get older I find myself reviewing how I spend my time. I do not party like I did when I was young. I do not go out as often. I enjoy a slower lifestyle now with a wife, kids, job and all that comes with becoming more responsible. I have been a guitar player as well since I was a teen. I still play although no dreams of being the next rock god goes through my head now…I just enjoy playing . Time is something we all lose and at some point in our lives we are out of it. How we spend it is important and some view gaming as a “silly” waste of time. I think it can be a constructive way to keep our minds sharp and explore worlds and totally escape like when we read a great novel or watch a movie. I prefer it as it also is not a passive hobby…it takes our input and uses our thinking to complete the tasks.
I think gaming is more mainstream now than it has ever been. It is a growing medium and a healthy way to grow, learn and focus as a hobby. All hobbies are the good stuff in life…the stuff we enjoy when not working. The relief valve in life that gives us happiness and joy which all people need more of. So do not be afraid to admit you are a gamer…or even ,”gasp” an older gamer !! Embrace it and enjoy it. For those who are critical of your hobby just pay them no attention. They collect stamps or have fantasy football to keep them busy. It is all the same…..game on.
“Barzenak is a member of A Band Of Gamers community. A father of six, husband of one and enjoys his rpg gaming on the ps4,pc, 3ds and Vita. Gamer tag on ps4 is Barzenak65.
Gamer for 40 plus years starting with Pong, consoles and pc gaming. It has been a hobby I have enjoyed over the years for my stress relief and continues to be fun even at my older age. This site is for a lite impression of games I enjoy.
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