J - Justifying your gaming.

Why do we always have to be so defensive? Why does our hobby and form of entertainment always have to be something that most considering childish or immature? I don't understand. Watching some whore from New Jersey make wads of cash off of being a stupid bitch isn't any more justifiable than what I am doing. I am probably having more fun, though.

As a gamer, especially one who plays WoW, I find myself fighting off tons of questions that seem very stupid. Yes, I play WoW. No I don't always breathe through my mouth. Yes, I have a job. No, I don't live in my mom's basement. Yes, I am married and there is a chick who actually has sex with me. No, my face isn't filled with acne and I have seen the sun in the past year.

It is ridiculous that we, as PC gamers, get berated while the console douchebags are unscathed. Like playing the latest version of Modern Warfare doesn't make you a huge fucking nerd. It is still a game and you're still screaming at a box while playing it.

Please understand that for some people gaming is not only social, but also very entertaining. It isn't a second life to escape, it is kind of like TV for us. I'd rather play WoW than watch most TV shows. It is both a hobby and entertainment. Sure, it takes up a chunk of time, but I am having fun and not hurting anyone. I proudly sport my WoW hoodie and I enjoy playing all of the games that I do, they're fun. Once gaming isn't fun anymore, I'll give it up... but for now, it's still a blast.