I have been a gamer for over 25 years, and like a life-long alcoholic, I have managed to live with my addiction.
I have learned to not talk about videogames at work, for co-workers look at me like I just told them my hobby is playing with Barbie dolls.
I have learned to not talk about videogames with my parents. The last thing I want them to know is that I spend my time thinking about the next God of War instead of the next promotion.
I have learned to never keep my explosive barrels out in the open. Instead I keep them safely locked away in a bullet-proof shed.
I have learned that when I hear myself making up incredibly obscene swear words - words that George Carlin would not have said - the next level or checkpoint is not worth reaching.
I have learned - the hard way - that "hype" can be beautiful, sweet-smelling, and have a sexy voice, but "hype" can still turn into a 100 year old woman the next morning.
I have learned that 3 or 4 hours of gaming a week without being interrupted by life is the best I am going to get. Unless I stay up until 2AM.
I have learned that once the clock hits 2AM I have a choice to make. One choice involves a good night sleep, and the other involves a bad day at work.
I have learned that once that clock hits 4AM I'd better be able to make it to bed without waking my Fiancee up. If I can't I will definitely be hearing about how a 31 year old should not be up all night playing videogames.
I have learned to never let my buzzlegums get too close to my raisants, and vice versa.
I have been a gamer for over 25 years. I have managed to live with my addiction, but that doesn't mean I don't have a problem :)
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