Comments on: Are Video Games Manly?

By: David

David — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 23:46:41 +0000

I’ve read before (sorry don’t have anything to cite) something along the lines of doctors who play video games perform better because it enhances hand eye coordination.

By: H Ace

H Ace — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:17:40 +0000

Video Games are like movies and books. There are manly ones and there are childish ones.

The most manly ones are realistic simulations of manly activities, such as flight simulators (A-10C Warthog), combat simulators (Arma–active military men play it to practice infantry tactics), autoracing simulators (iRacing–pro racecar drivers play it to learn real racetracks), or online poker (pro players play it for real money and some make over a million dollars a year profit; many have bought their own house in Canada with their profits after US politicians banned it in the USA).

But Mario Bros., Mario Kart, Pokemon, etc. are childish.

By: Rohit Ramachandran

Rohit Ramachandran — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:19:39 +0000

They’re a weak but healthy(?) substitute for emasculated men of today to reclaim their manhood.

By: Mohamed

Mohamed — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 07:27:18 +0000

Jeff, I have calloused hands and I play video games…

If you use video games as a way to not be manly, then yes it’s not manly. But if you play videogames and don’t let them mess with your life to the point where you become *unmanly*, then it should be fine. Playing video games will not prevent you from being a man.

Otherwise we start getting into things like “is eating junk food unmanly?” “Is smoking unmanly?”

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:56:37 +0000

There’s absolutely nothing manly about video games. They are boyish and a waste of time. All of the supposed benefits that the above comments have foolishly suggested can be obtained through activities that are clearly manly.

By: Hamza Datoo

Hamza Datoo — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:14:12 +0000

Studies have proven that playing video games actually aids in a persons ability to solve problems. People who play video games are quicker are solving problems. If something is beneficial for a man how can it not be manly?

Regards,

Hamza

By: Ernst

Ernst — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 03:17:05 +0000

I think for older men games are considered unmanly. But for those of us that grew up playing games like Mario see it different. A fun afternoon with an engaging game is no different than watching Tombstone for the hundredth time. it’s entertainment that’s it we still go to work pay our bill and throw a tomahawk with the best of them (thanks to AOM).

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:06:08 +0000

What a passive waste of time. Ever see calloused hands of a video game player? Probably not very many. I manage a large group of folks….mostly male. By far they are much better at technology than I am….but when s#@t hits the fan…they have no mechanical aptitude for survival….like changing a car tire, diagnosing a problem in their house or even surviving a few days without electricty. It’s not all encompasing with todays generation….but by far….the majority of the group. Video games….what a waste.

By: The Doctor

The Doctor — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 23:13:09 +0000

I think it all depends on the game and how much time played.

By: Bradley

Bradley — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:52:54 +0000

I think it all depends on the type of game. If it is a game like Grand Theft Auto or such then absolutely not. But if it is a game where you can play with a family member or friend and not turn it into a cursing match it very well can be or if the game is something like a strategy game that makes you actually think instead of just press x and kill the bad guy.