StaceyPowers Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 I won’t ask if gaming is a luxury or necessity in general—but for you specifically, which is it? I would say it is a luxury in that I know I can technically live a fulfilling life without it, but a borderline necessity since it is a huge mental health help for me. Plus, I feel things at the top of Maslow’s pyramid of needs are still legitimately needs, and it helps fulfill those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 I'm definitely going to say it's a luxury for me. However, it's been a hobby I've had since I was a kid so it's my most "essential" luxury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrik Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 for me, it's my world where i feel im outside of this world and living the game, you could call it luxury too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blackangel Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Being that since I'm on disability and have nothing but empty time, it's a necessity. I have to have something to fill that time or I would end up losing my mind. If I have nothing to occupy my hands and eyes, then I start having panic attacks. Shagger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 On 5/27/2021 at 4:56 PM, The Blackangel said: Being that since I'm on disability and have nothing but empty time, it's a necessity. I have to have something to fill that time or I would end up losing my mind. If I have nothing to occupy my hands and eyes, then I start having panic attacks. That's a very interesting take and I can see why it's a necessity in your case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empire Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 luxury, hobby, relaxe, freetime, stress release. For some it's a place for them to stream to 500K people and make a living and job, for most it's for playing as hobby and luxury to have time passes away far more faster if you have nothing else to do. Plus can be a place to get away from real world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Family sedan Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 It's a luxury. If I didn't have it, I would read more than usual and maybe take up drawing again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shagger Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 This thread pretty much reflects my expectations. For the vast majority of people. In the end, it is little more than an arbitrary hobby and not something one needs to survive everyday life. But of course, there are exceptions, such as people in a similar situation as @The Blackangel. It can mean so much more than just a mere hobby in general as well. A catalyst for social interaction and expression. If it wasn't for gaming, it's very likely none of us would even be here. Yes, gaming is, at it it's core, a luxury and a hobby and nothing more, but that does not diminish how important it can be. Family sedan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 I think mix of both. I am not much investing into new things and take time before those devices mature. so definitely not a luxury but I do get them eventually so mix of both. Family sedan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m76 Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 People tend to underestimate the importance of entertainment. Without distraction more people would give in to depression or despair. I could probably find other things to distract myself if there was no gaming, so to me it is a luxury, but in the greater scheme of things it is necessity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolisticStorm Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Gaming is definitely a luxury in my life, but I would argue that it is a far more integral one than most. Many of my best memories over the years involve gaming either directly or indirectly. I'm not sure if I should be ashamed to admit that or not. xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatman Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 If I'm being very honest with you, I would say that it's both a luxury and necessity in my life because it does both functions for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
