How do u respond to people who say "why are u wasting ur time playing games?'

In my case no one is saying that, thank God. But If their is someone who says that im wasting time playing video games, I would respond NO! ^_^ Same as you vega83. Playing video games is hobby to me and I can't live without it. Non gamers haven't taste the power of being a gamer. They are not flexible enough to play video games. As for me, I don't care if anyone tells me I'm wasting my time. Because that our passion, us gamers! You, me and any gamers out there. ^_^

I just tell them that the guys who develop games are much older and smarter than i am so why not go ask them why they came up with such a novel idea. Then i round up by saying "why are you bugging me anyway? you dont see me come bugging you when you're handling your business in the bathroom, do you?" That usually shuts them up!

i just say, you just wasted your time by telling me i wasted my time because you know i won't stop playing, and my games are what keep me sane, with all the pressure form school and stuff i need to relax and games help me do that.

I am a gamer too...so what?I let them talk:))and I play again and again and again...

Well when someone asks that, if you know them well enough to know their interests ask them "why do you waste your time watching tv, seeing movies, playing cards, playing pool" whatever their interest is. if not find out ask them what hobby or interest they have besides feeding the poor, building housing for the homeless, healing the sick, and bringing about world peace, restoring the ecological system, saving endangered species, Since they obviously do not waste their time on anything they must be very busy taking care of all those things, ask them how much longer before they get those issues cleared up so it will be ok for you have fun, relaxing doing something you enjoy so you don't stress your self to the point of losing your mind and becoming a burden to society won't be a waste of time. Ok sarcasm is given when people ask ridiculous questions, but honestly how many people waste their time in pursuits that don't interest you, then ask you why are you wasting your time... Let them know their hobbies might be fun for them, but they would be a waste of time for you.

Nice to read this discussion of yours. I do agree that gamers are passionate about it. I'm just concerned when my brother plays games on computers straight for about four hours.

Well, since I don't have much time to spend playing I just play some shooter here and there to relax but when my parents asked my when I was younger I just used to say the normally thing... just for fun, after all isn't it why we all play them?

Well, since my whole family plays games, I don't have this problem. Both my folks are avid gamers, and have been since the first game system ever came out. So my sister and I were raised in a gaming environment. As most of my friends are also gamers, I've never actually had anyone ask me why I was wasting time with them. I keep gaming company. ;)

I'd justify what i'm doing.I'd try to prove that playing games helps me in one way or the other.I've also said once that playing games improves the reflexes.Thats actually true and your brain works much harder.

i dont think i am waisting my time playing games..different games give u diff kindz of + stuffs to u...Take "NFS most wanted",u r actually learning how to take turns at the specified speed.Take counter strike,u learn to take some defence steps in the real world...taking games commonly,it increases the level of concentration.