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How old are you, how much gaming do you do and what else is taking up your time?
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The Praiseworthy
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29
hmmmm, 2 - 3 hours per day on a normal games..... 6 - 7 hours on a very good game..... 12 hours on an excllent games.
What else takes my time? TV shows \ Job \ Working out \ Surfing the internet \ Hanging out or Talking on the Phone with my friends Laying on my bed and surfing with my thoughts
hmmmm, 2 - 3 hours per day on a normal games..... 6 - 7 hours on a very good game..... 12 hours on an excllent games.
What else takes my time? TV shows \ Job \ Working out \ Surfing the internet \ Hanging out or Talking on the Phone with my friends Laying on my bed and surfing with my thoughts
26.
I haven't touched a video game since July.
Grad internship 4 days a week.
Part time job 3 days a week.
Evening classes 2 days a week.
Wife, dogs.
Reading & career prep fill in all other gaps.
I now just get my gaming fix from watching Giant Bomb during random spots of free time. I know it's strange, but I enjoy it.
I haven't touched a video game since July.
Grad internship 4 days a week.
Part time job 3 days a week.
Evening classes 2 days a week.
Wife, dogs.
Reading & career prep fill in all other gaps.
I now just get my gaming fix from watching Giant Bomb during random spots of free time. I know it's strange, but I enjoy it.
PapaEmeritus
Member
Pretty much the exact same boat- and then when I want to play I'm too tired to do it anyway.
PapaEmeritus
Member
Congrats
Mookie1515
Member
27, work full time in an office. Play Vita or 3DS on breaks. I get home before my wife, play console or PC for about an hour.
Spend time with my wife when she gets home. She goes to bed around 10:30 PM. I stay up until around 12:30 AM.
So I guess, like, 4 hours a day on the weekdays. More on the weekends if I'm not doing other stuff.
Not as much time as I'd like, but much more than I know other people get, so I'm happy.
Spend time with my wife when she gets home. She goes to bed around 10:30 PM. I stay up until around 12:30 AM.
So I guess, like, 4 hours a day on the weekdays. More on the weekends if I'm not doing other stuff.
Not as much time as I'd like, but much more than I know other people get, so I'm happy.
JeffG
Member
Age: 50 (soon to be 51)
Gaming Hrs: ~15hrs / week (time split between playing games and using Unity while attempting to make a game)
I play games after the wifey falls asleep. I usually stay up to midnight playing games.
I also play Ice hockey, floor hockey and volleyball on a weekly basis
Gaming Hrs: ~15hrs / week (time split between playing games and using Unity while attempting to make a game)
I play games after the wifey falls asleep. I usually stay up to midnight playing games.
I also play Ice hockey, floor hockey and volleyball on a weekly basis
AgentLampshade
Member
I'm 24, I usually put in around ~15 hours weekly. It would be more, but I dislike a lot of modern games so I spend the other free time I have on photoshop designing packaging and art for more interesting games and things. I also have work, the weekly pub quiz and Friday night banter sesh to attend.
jim2point0
Banned
I hope so. I have an absolutely beast PC with 2x 980TIs and a gorgeous 3440x12440 monitor collecting dust. I basically don't even go into the room with my computer anymore. Kinda sad. It's just my PC isn't very portable.
Right now, when the baby sleeps, sometimes I can pop onto my laptop and do some streaming (via Steam) from my PC, but usually that lasts 20-30 minutes before the baby wakes up (it seems as though she knows when I'm trying to play a game).
I kinda expected this though. Eventually she'll be able to go longer in between feedings and actually be awake without crying. But until then... no gaming.
JohnnyMoses
Banned
37
Gaming about 6-7 hours a week right now. Usually it's 2 hours a month in the summer and 15 hours a week in the winter.
Lately, free time is spent with my lady and pets, gym, writing music and having a very busy social life.
Gaming about 6-7 hours a week right now. Usually it's 2 hours a month in the summer and 15 hours a week in the winter.
Lately, free time is spent with my lady and pets, gym, writing music and having a very busy social life.
MakeMeFeelAlive
Member
31 years old. I try to get in 5 to 10 hours a week. But it's usually closers to 5. Wife, work the outside world and responsibilities limit my time.
35
I spend about 3-4 hrs gaming when wife and 2yr old son go to sleep. Also game when my son is taking his nap. My job sends me out of town for a day and a half and when I get back I'm usually home for 30 hrs.
Weekly I'd guess I'm at about 20 hrs of gaming. Sometimes more or less depending on if my son wants to join me. He loves cars so I let him drive around in Forza 6 alot.
I spend about 3-4 hrs gaming when wife and 2yr old son go to sleep. Also game when my son is taking his nap. My job sends me out of town for a day and a half and when I get back I'm usually home for 30 hrs.
Weekly I'd guess I'm at about 20 hrs of gaming. Sometimes more or less depending on if my son wants to join me. He loves cars so I let him drive around in Forza 6 alot.
I'm 35, and have a regular day job with scattered overtime at the office. I used to game all evening when I was young and single but now it's the last thing I want to do. I usually eat lots, spend time with my partner, watch a tv show, be somewhat active and sleep.
But gaming is now my Saturday morning cartoons. I'll play all morning until My body feels the need to move. Sundays too sometimes. If I got back in the evening then I can get like 10 hours a week of gaming in.
If I can't sleep I may play vita in bed though but I've been paying ffx on it since launch that's how infrequent that is.
But gaming is now my Saturday morning cartoons. I'll play all morning until My body feels the need to move. Sundays too sometimes. If I got back in the evening then I can get like 10 hours a week of gaming in.
If I can't sleep I may play vita in bed though but I've been paying ffx on it since launch that's how infrequent that is.
matrixman92
Member
22
40+
I do odd jobs online, so I just play after I meet my daily quota I set for myself
40+
I do odd jobs online, so I just play after I meet my daily quota I set for myself
neurosyphilis
Definitely not an STD, as I'm a pure.
Age-19
Mostly just Madden until a game worth buying comes out, right now I'm still waiting. Maybe Uncharted Collection.
Mostly just Madden until a game worth buying comes out, right now I'm still waiting. Maybe Uncharted Collection.
anberlin44
Banned
33 years of age
Married and have a 1 month old
I play maybe a few hours a week... By far not as much as I would like to.... and I still buy games like I play a lot. Hopefully I will have some time to play Star Wars Battlefront beta this week....
Married and have a 1 month old
I play maybe a few hours a week... By far not as much as I would like to.... and I still buy games like I play a lot. Hopefully I will have some time to play Star Wars Battlefront beta this week....
harrisk954
Member
Age: 48 years old 
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Been gaming since the Odyssey and Atari 2600 way back when (as well as gaming on the Apple II at my high school's computer lab)
Hours played per week: 12 to 15, give or take. Usually late night when everyone is asleep!
Other things that occupy my free time: I'm married and have a 3 year old daughter from my current marriage and a 12 year old son from my first marriage. I am a practicing attorney and do litigation/trial work for a law firm in Florida.
... Been gaming since the Odyssey and Atari 2600 way back when (as well as gaming on the Apple II at my high school's computer lab)
Hours played per week: 12 to 15, give or take. Usually late night when everyone is asleep!
Other things that occupy my free time: I'm married and have a 3 year old daughter from my current marriage and a 12 year old son from my first marriage. I am a practicing attorney and do litigation/trial work for a law firm in Florida.
29
Married and have a kid on the way for this February.
Right now I play a couple hours every day or every other day and quite a bit on the weekend unless we have plans. I'm expecting this to drastically lower when our baby is here though but I'm hoping to still have a few hours a day if possible to game.
Married and have a kid on the way for this February.
Right now I play a couple hours every day or every other day and quite a bit on the weekend unless we have plans. I'm expecting this to drastically lower when our baby is here though but I'm hoping to still have a few hours a day if possible to game.
Brerlappin
Member
35 here. I'd say I get about 10 hours a week in, which is about half as much as id like.
The rest of my time is split between work/family/wife/working out.
The rest of my time is split between work/family/wife/working out.
GreatNumber
Unconfirmed Member
19
Some weeks are 15-25 hours for gaming, other weeks (like the release of mgs5) are at least 60.
Funfact none of you care about: I played that game 50 hours in the first 3 days of release.
The rest of my time is spent with friends, college, and college work. College work for the most part is drawing/designing things at the moment.
Some weeks are 15-25 hours for gaming, other weeks (like the release of mgs5) are at least 60.
Funfact none of you care about: I played that game 50 hours in the first 3 days of release.
The rest of my time is spent with friends, college, and college work. College work for the most part is drawing/designing things at the moment.
29, married, one kid in 1st grade with another in the oven. id say i get 2 to maybe 4 hours on a good day. other things that take up my time is obviously my family and just maintaining a household. i like football season because my wife watches and i dont give 2 shits about football. so sunday usually means we stay home, shes on the tv, and im free for hours on my pc.
cartoon_soldier
Member
Age: 30
Average time per week: 12-15 hours I would say.
When I travel to the US for work: 0 hours. That is 3 months out of the year.
Just depends on what game I have been playing, I don't play many games now a days.
Most of the time spent in Business & Work. Getting married in January, so expect this to decrease.
I am able to squeeze more time in by playing games when I am on meetings, watching soccer, etc. too
Average time per week: 12-15 hours I would say.
When I travel to the US for work: 0 hours. That is 3 months out of the year.
Just depends on what game I have been playing, I don't play many games now a days.
Most of the time spent in Business & Work. Getting married in January, so expect this to decrease.
I am able to squeeze more time in by playing games when I am on meetings, watching soccer, etc. too
RoninChaos
Member
This is something I'm leaning towards as far as open world games. I've found that over the last few years games don't really respect my time and just fill games with shit to take up time that doesn't end up being meaningful.
GTAV was the exception though. I think because it doesn't have shit like a crafting system or some bullshit like that.
I'm 34. I have a family and other interests that are starting to trump gaming and it comes from games not respecting my time. I get about 5 hours or less to do a lot of things I want to because work is so crazy right now. So it leads into me really being choosy about what I do. If I know I can get a full experience from something else instead of some fucked up collectothon that tends to be the route I go.
PhineasRed
Neo Member
35, married, with a 14 month old and another on the way. 7-12 hours a week. I also have a big dog that needs attention. Both my wife and I work full time in somewhat demanding jobs (hers is by far more stressful than mine). I also play baseball about 3 times a week, which usually falls on the weekend.
The only time I get to game is at night after everyone else goes to bed, so from about 10pm to midnight, and a few hours here and there on the weekend. When my wife goes out of town for work i'll get in an extra hour or two. I honestly think I might spend more time reading about the industry than actually playing.
Just a few years ago I had all the time in the world to game, but I expect to get there again - in about 20-30 years when I retire. Awesome.
The only time I get to game is at night after everyone else goes to bed, so from about 10pm to midnight, and a few hours here and there on the weekend. When my wife goes out of town for work i'll get in an extra hour or two. I honestly think I might spend more time reading about the industry than actually playing.
Just a few years ago I had all the time in the world to game, but I expect to get there again - in about 20-30 years when I retire. Awesome.
Voysa Reezun
Banned
Age: Just turned 33 (!!!)
Time played: It really depends. I might go a couple days without playing anything. On the weekends, I might be so tired that I just sit there and play for four or five hours in a row. I don't have kids just yet, so it's easy to do. Hmmm, maybe eight-ish hours or so a week?
What else occupies my time: Work. I'm a college instructor, so I work at school and then also at home to prep/grade quite a lot. My wife because I like her more than video games, but we'll hang out on the couch and talk while I play and while she reads or knits or whatever sometimes. My immediate family is here and I enjoy spending time with them as well. I sleep about 6-8 hours a night, so I have a couple extra hours in there for me time that I didn't when I slept longer.
Time played: It really depends. I might go a couple days without playing anything. On the weekends, I might be so tired that I just sit there and play for four or five hours in a row. I don't have kids just yet, so it's easy to do. Hmmm, maybe eight-ish hours or so a week?
What else occupies my time: Work. I'm a college instructor, so I work at school and then also at home to prep/grade quite a lot. My wife because I like her more than video games, but we'll hang out on the couch and talk while I play and while she reads or knits or whatever sometimes. My immediate family is here and I enjoy spending time with them as well. I sleep about 6-8 hours a night, so I have a couple extra hours in there for me time that I didn't when I slept longer.
InfiniteCombo
Banned
Age: 32.
Hours of video games per week: Around 5.
Other stuff: gym (6x a week), full time job that feels like a job and a half, reading, music, movies, a very busy social life with friends and family, going out to concerts, theatre, restaurants, etc etc.
Hours of video games per week: Around 5.
Other stuff: gym (6x a week), full time job that feels like a job and a half, reading, music, movies, a very busy social life with friends and family, going out to concerts, theatre, restaurants, etc etc.
Merci 😊 I have Portuguese as my mother tongue, so I don't think French is that difficult, even less if comparing when I was learning Japanese. I love to learn something new
CitizenCope
Member
44
12-15 hours a week. Much less in the summer.
Wife, work, golf, drinking and dogs keep me busy otherwise.
12-15 hours a week. Much less in the summer.
Wife, work, golf, drinking and dogs keep me busy otherwise.
I don't really disagree with the point of too much fluff in a bunch of games, but I find the "games don't respect my time" thing tired. It just sounds like a completely entitled argument. "Why doesn't this exactly fit into everything I want it to be?!"
hersheyfan
Member
Age: 31 (turning 32 in a couple weeks)
Gaming hours per week: Around 15-25, depending on how the week goes.
Not much time to game during the weekdays, Im out of the house by 7AM, get off work around 630-7PM, have dinner with the girlfriend, and get home around 10-11PM. Any game time on weekdays is usually confined to Vita only...
On the weekends I gotta get that solid exercise in, but after that its free game. I generally choose a "console" for the weekend (PS4, PS3, 3DS, PC, PSV) and blast away at that console's backlog.
Gaming hours per week: Around 15-25, depending on how the week goes.
Not much time to game during the weekdays, Im out of the house by 7AM, get off work around 630-7PM, have dinner with the girlfriend, and get home around 10-11PM. Any game time on weekdays is usually confined to Vita only...
On the weekends I gotta get that solid exercise in, but after that its free game. I generally choose a "console" for the weekend (PS4, PS3, 3DS, PC, PSV) and blast away at that console's backlog.
SweetJohnnyCage
Member
27 and I play maybe an hour or two per night during the week. Some weekends are just binge gaming. I met all my friends through gaming, so someone is always playing something if we're hanging out at a house or apartment.