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Re: Playing Games Probably Won't Make You Feel Worse... Or Better, Says New Oxford Uni Study

CaptainCluck

People that don’t play games are generally more successful and contented, in the same way that people that don’t drink, smoke or eat junk are. Most of us aren’t that hyper-focused and would find life boring that way though.

The problems come for certain people that spend too much time playing at the expense of real world commitments. Games can make you anxious, bad in social settings and obese if you use them to escape real life - and therefore more miserable.

Re: Feature: How Video Games Can Be Brilliant For Your Mental Health

CaptainCluck

Completely agree with "Distraction is helpful, avoidance is not."

They're good in the short term, but not for long-term escapism and avoiding real life issues. Video games do have an addicting nature that most other hobbies don't.

I'm sure many people will know a housemate or family member that spent the entire evening playing video games, then we go to bed, wake up at 7am and they're still up playing. This just doesn't exist with something like knitting.

Re: Rumour: Sonic 2 Movie Could Be Arriving Soon On Paramount+

CaptainCluck

@Hydra_Spectre
Disney+, Hulu and HBO Max all not available in Philippines also, but the ones they do have can be a lot cheaper. HBO Go is a bargain at ₱150 (around £2.20) compared to other countries, along with YouTube Premium, Spotify, Apple One, Discovery+, Prime Video and soon GamePass for PC.