Of course, gaming is still a part of my life, guys. Without games, I would feel just as bored as usual. However, in recent years, I’ve noticed that the way I play games has changed; there are a few differences that I can only see when I look back. What are these differences? Let’s read through my thoughts on gaming in the early years of my 20s together.
Back in high school, I was probably the most obsessed with gaming. I played extremely try-hard games like CS:GO, Dota 2, and LoL. Back then, ranks were very important to me because everyone played games, and any time you met someone, they would ask about your rank. So, I took gaming very seriously—attending school in the morning, watching YouTube to learn about the meta in the evening, then gaming late into the night, and repeating that cycle. With such passion, of course, I played quite well; I was generally above average in rank, and I felt quite proud when I showed off my rank, which motivated me to keep playing.
Moreover, back then, I had a group of friends who were also into gaming, and they were quite eager to learn too. We would often challenge other classes to gaming matches. Generally, during lunch breaks, we would all meet up to play games; it was both fun and exciting. That’s why my passion for gaming burned even brighter; at one point, I even considered competing and finding a way to go pro to prove my parents wrong.
But reality hit me hard in my first year of college. In college, everyone had to work part-time to earn money for expenses, and I could no longer ask my parents for money. So, the free time I had gradually decreased, and whenever I did have some free time, I was usually exhausted from a long day and had no energy to play games. During those times, I often spent my time resting, watching TV, or occasionally going out for coffee with friends, since we didn’t see each other every day like we did in school.
My friends are in the same boat; no one has much time to game anymore, and gradually, ranks have become less important. So when we do get together to play, it’s mostly for fun—having a good time rather than focusing on winning or losing like before. Personally, I find this way of playing more enjoyable. After all, gaming should be for entertainment, and playing games with friends, sharing funny moments, and bringing laughter is enough joy for me.
Nowadays, I also play offline games more often because I’ve picked up a bit of English, which helps me understand the storylines better. Plus, not everyone plays games with me anymore, so sometimes playing offline alone can be quite relaxing. Offline gaming experiences are much more enjoyable, right? It feels like I’m experiencing a Hollywood movie rather than just playing a game.
Now, I still play games, but not as much as before. Sometimes I want to find a challenging game to relive that gaming feeling, but when I sit down at the PC, I end up being lazy. Unless you can develop into a streamer or a professional gamer, otherwise, I guarantee you will feel the same way as I do. Nowadays, I only play when I have friends to join; otherwise, I prefer lying on my bed with a controller, enjoying a cool offline game, or spending more time with family and friends.
How about you? Please comment below so we can share our thoughts together.
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