Do You Need To Stop Gaming??
So, there’s this TikTok going around where some dude is saying that gaming after 25 is weird. Let’s unpack that. I know, I know, prepare for shock and horror, but I’m ancient. However, let’s not pretend like we haven’t heard this before. I grew up being told I should be reading medical textbooks, not gaming. Even now, old friends give me that how do you STILL do that look.
Now, I’ll give this dude some grace. Obsessively gaming at the expense of work, school, and relationships is a problem. Those 20s and early 30s are important for setting yourself up. So yeah, maybe cut back a bit unless gaming is your career. I went through a phase like that myself, barely gaming because life got in the way.
But the idea that gaming after a certain age is somehow worse than any other hobby? That’s where I call BS. As you get older, free time is precious. Some chill on the sofa, others run or hit the gym, some read, and some of us jump online and yell at our friends for not keeping us alive.
I get it, these “red pill alpha” types think gaming is holding you back. Before you drop $200 on some course to become a man, realize most of these guys were nobodies before they became life coaches. Gaming, as you get older, becomes a luxury. Work, family, and school take priority. But don’t let these guys act like unwinding with a game is self-destructive. Watching NBA highlights for four hours isn’t more “adjusted” than slaying dragons in Elder Scrolls.
This dude rambles about how it’s cringe if your wife is making you dinner while you’re gaming. But realistically, if you’re married, you’re probably gaming after dinner. And honestly, if you’re 25+ and can still coordinate with the boys for some ranked, that’s a blessing. You know how hard it is to sync schedules with a wife and kids? Let alone the mental fortitude it takes to hop online knowing you’re about to get destroyed by some 14-year-old who will call you dog water on stream.
Many of the guys I grew up gaming with quit because the game got too hard. It’s not a lack of time, energy, or desire, but how cracked these kids are. Building a 12-bedroom house in Fortnite in the time it takes us to throw up a single wall and ramp. Gaming was a social thing, and when that circle retires, it’s hard to find a new one. I’ve been lucky to meet new folks, often younger siblings of my friends, who help me navigate these demon lobbies. If you’re still committing to learning, adapting, and fighting these acne-faced kids, I salute you.
Obviously, gaming at the expense of your marriage is a problem. But the idea that the two can’t coexist is absurd. Gaming instead of playing catch with your kids? Not great. But kids sleep, do homework, and need their space. Gaming then isn’t horrible. It gets even better when they’re old enough to game with you. Nothing like testing your patience playing Lego Avengers co-op with your kid.
Also, why 25? Why not 15 or 18? What’s so special about 25? You could make the same video about any hobby. This dude is probably neglecting his family at some pub instead of grinding rank. Maybe there are other things you could be doing, like sleeping more or learning Mandarin. Or you could enjoy your few hours of peace, hop on, and connect with the boys. I’m not one for just chatting on the phone; I need activity. Gaming is a perfect social recharge, therapeutic in a way.
And how is a grown man making TikToks telling other dudes gaming is lame? Chill out, Prince Harry, you’re literally in your car in an empty parking lot talking to yourself. So, if you’re an old gamer, I stand with you. Don’t let these TikTok Jeffs get to you. We out here, even if it makes our kids cringe.
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