Point #1: Video games are basically interactive movies. As a gamer, I have the ability to "control" the lead character in the movie (video game).
Point #2: Why do people care what I do with my personal time? You do you, I'll do me.
If a girl gives you shit about playing video games, show her the door, and I mean QUICK. My girl likes to paint her nails while she watches the British Baking Show. If that makes her happy, I'm all for it. She's a grown ass woman. On the flipside, I demand the same respect from her. I will say, however, everything should be done in moderation. I have a friend that had his wife leave him because the minute he got home from work, he was on his Xbox and he wouldn't get off until it was time for bed. Every single day. On the weekends, he'd be on the Xbox all damn day. I can see why his wife decided she didn't want the marriage anymore. As an adult, we have responsibilities. If something like video games is causing you to neglect your responsibilities, it's time for a change. Literally anything that brings you pleasure and joy and be abused. Too much of a good thing can be a bad thing.
I have always wanted my parents to play video games when i was a kid. Today im 30 years old and i find that kids today have a kind of luxury that they have parents that play video games.
Im 36 and play video games. Its a escape for me and is essential to my mental health with all the craziness in the world. There is absolutely nothing wrong with playing video games. That dude talking smack is probably wasting his damn time drinking at bars.
I am 51 YO and play games and make it public. I take the approach if you don't like what I do, look the other way. I consider myself successful in life and that is all that matters. However my wife did say the other day…"I wonder what real men did back in the day " LOL
At a point in my life in my early mid 20s there were times I felt like I shouldn’t be playing and would be embarrassed by it. Then in my late 20’s early 30’s I finally got passed and didn’t give two shits what people thought about it. Made life a lot more fun. Defiantly worse ways to spend time and money. 39 years old now
I am 45, been playing video games for as long as I can remember. My girls plays they are 15 and 18 we play different games together, and I love watching my 15 year old just smoke people in CoD. Nothing to be embarrassed abou and unless I am physically unable to play I do not see it slowing down….ever.
I'm so tired of the stigma against videogames man. We are at a point now where the gaming industry has surpassed both the cinema and music industries. Hell even senior citizens are playing videogames. And yet here we are…smdh. And they always have to use extreme examples too. Shit is tiring.
If I was in that situation and a woman said the same thing to me I would turn around ask her and say "don't you play video games on your phone"? Candy crush saga, wordplay, crossword etc are all games girls play on mobile phones.. the elderly people even play video games on their phones isn't "casino & slots" considered video games?
The only time a father should be embarrassed of his son playing video games is if his son is 30 years old, no job, no girlfriend, and still living with him.
I enjoy playing games but don’t really talk about it much. I like my single player games and enjoy my time with them. But when I have kids I look forward to playing thru some games w them and play thru a few w my wife at this point in time.
Rev is just being realistic you really can't be genuine with everyone or else you will be ostracized and this doesn't have anything to do with confidence it's plainly to avoid unnecessary situations of stress. Being genuine and confident only matters to those that matter to you.
There was a time in my life my family were too poor to give me any video game type shit and you know what I did at home? Literally fuckall. Not having access to video games didn’t make me any more popular at school or any better at sport. My main hobby now is bodybuilding, but you still can’t do that all fucking day. Most people who don’t game are just burning their time watching Netflix or TV regardless.
Idk why anyone would be embarrassed to play video games I mean it's a hobby don't get me wrong tho I'm aware there are people where it's more than just a hobby
Honestly my father's older than your father and my father plays video games and I don't care if he does. Though the only games he plays are like football or some kind of like a splinter cell real military type games for like PlayStation or something he won't touch anything that's unrealistic or childish I guess but he still plays video games nonetheless
I think when Rev started making videos more people might have had that mentality of games being weird and I remember it when I was in school but now people are more educated and it's mainstream.
It’s just another form of media bro. These ladies that complain about it are the same ones spending hours on their iPhones looking at God knows what for straight up ages. Movies, video games, music etc there are so many things people spend an excessive amount of hours on. Rev I think the key is moderation. A little bit of it all is fine but I’d be a bit upset if I spent all my time listening to music or watching tv. I have wasted my entire day when I could have prioritized living life first. Then I think secondary to that is our ME time where we play some games and just not think for awhile. There is nothing wrong with moderation in all things; but obsession will always be a crutch in a person life. I love video games but I can’t just sit there playing for more than an hour…I am just mentally not there. I’m more a casual gamer and I think it fits my lifestyle but Rev man there is nothing to be embarrassed of. It is just another form of media that is no different than the ones who clown on it are soaking up.
I’m a 43 year old father of a young child with a job and all the normal stuff. I don’t feel any shame about it but I do occasionally bristle when I feel other’s judgment.
Lots of older men play video games, just look at Darksydephil, Boogie2988, wings of redemption, solidrev is right with those guys. Nothing to be embarrassed about 🤣
I did a similar video with my sister asking if she was turned off by gamers and of course who can forget Am I a loser for playing video games LOL which I deleted. I'd kinda be interested to hear what I said in that video now but anyways I enjoy these kinds of conversations with my son & it's cool to see his point of view and how diff games are received today compared to when I was a kid. Thanks for watchin
Yo rev idk why i enjoy your content so much all tho i disagree with u on a lot of things i think it's your personality man,thanks for the uploads lately 💙
I work 14-16 hrs shifts. Not trying to hear anyone whine to me about playing video games. My girl doesn't even do that, and women whine about everything 🤣
Devoting all of your spare time playing video games can detrimental to a person’s overall development IMO but playing video games an hour or two a day could have cognitive benefits so it’s all about moderation.
I play video games with my daughter all the time no shame in that. We have a blast. I think nowadays people that are mine and revs age we all grew up with Atari and NES and Arcades and what not. So naturally we are gonna pass alot of that along to our kids and they become gamers too. As long as it's a Hobbie and doesn't become an addiction who cares.
Great video and topic. I'm 50 and I play Minecraft with my 15 year old daughter. (Cough cough, clears throat) I also play manly games. You know the shooters … Battlefield, COD etc. I could care less what people think about me playing games, heck at holiday meals my 2 Uncles who are 70+ sit around and talk about the games they are playing. Like you said. If you are happy with your life then that's all that matters.
I've never embarassed, however my parents never accepted that gaming is ok, which is kinda sucks when you see dads like you or like I am with my wife's kid 🙂 I bought a PS3 for him when he was 7 or sg. I'm 35 btw. So f them who are trying to see down anyone who plays videogames and they are not.
To me, and hopefully everybody else, there is no difference between playing video games watching movies, tv shows or even reading books, it’s all the same shit, if anything video games improve more aspects in your person (reaction time, critical thinking ect) and if you disagree with that I have no time for your dumb ass. Of course there is a certain level, you can over do it to a point where it becomes destructive in one way shape or form, but you can over-do literally anything or everything in life and get negative results, you could over do it at the gym have tear muscles and be sore, it’s all about balance. If you sit down and play for 12 hours a day every day you’re definitely overdoing it no question, but there’s undying issues that come with that behaviour regardless of the escape being used. I’d much rather somebody escaped their depression or whatever else it might be with video games or films and Tv opposed to drugs or suicide.
Again it’s all in balance, that’s the key to life.
i would be ashamed if i DIDN´T play videogames XDDD
I'm not embarrassed but I could never find a group to talk about games lol.
Here's my two cents:
Point #1: Video games are basically interactive movies. As a gamer, I have the ability to "control" the lead character in the movie (video game).
Point #2: Why do people care what I do with my personal time? You do you, I'll do me.
If a girl gives you shit about playing video games, show her the door, and I mean QUICK. My girl likes to paint her nails while she watches the British Baking Show. If that makes her happy, I'm all for it. She's a grown ass woman. On the flipside, I demand the same respect from her. I will say, however, everything should be done in moderation. I have a friend that had his wife leave him because the minute he got home from work, he was on his Xbox and he wouldn't get off until it was time for bed. Every single day. On the weekends, he'd be on the Xbox all damn day. I can see why his wife decided she didn't want the marriage anymore. As an adult, we have responsibilities. If something like video games is causing you to neglect your responsibilities, it's time for a change. Literally anything that brings you pleasure and joy and be abused. Too much of a good thing can be a bad thing.
Not gonna lie, I clicked in for some young biceps and I got mine. GG.
I have always wanted my parents to play video games when i was a kid. Today im 30 years old and i find that kids today have a kind of luxury that they have parents that play video games.
i don't give a shit…..i do what i want and like what i do…..cool or not it means nothing to me.
Im 36 and play video games. Its a escape for me and is essential to my mental health with all the craziness in the world. There is absolutely nothing wrong with playing video games. That dude talking smack is probably wasting his damn time drinking at bars.
Rev and lil rev killing it again!
I am 51 YO and play games and make it public. I take the approach if you don't like what I do, look the other way. I consider myself successful in life and that is all that matters. However my wife did say the other day…"I wonder what real men did back in the day " LOL
At a point in my life in my early mid 20s there were times I felt like I shouldn’t be playing and would be embarrassed by it. Then in my late 20’s early 30’s I finally got passed and didn’t give two shits what people thought about it. Made life a lot more fun. Defiantly worse ways to spend time and money. 39 years old now
videogames makes me happy. everybody needs to find their own happiness (as long as you're not hurting anybody).
Ooooohhh you got him at 04:38 when you asked him if you think it's masculine! His pause said everything lol.
I am 45, been playing video games for as long as I can remember. My girls plays they are 15 and 18 we play different games together, and I love watching my 15 year old just smoke people in CoD. Nothing to be embarrassed abou and unless I am physically unable to play I do not see it slowing down….ever.
I'm so tired of the stigma against videogames man. We are at a point now where the gaming industry has surpassed both the cinema and music industries. Hell even senior citizens are playing videogames. And yet here we are…smdh. And they always have to use extreme examples too. Shit is tiring.
If I was in that situation and a woman said the same thing to me I would turn around ask her and say "don't you play video games on your phone"?
Candy crush saga, wordplay, crossword etc are all games girls play on mobile phones.. the elderly people even play video games on their phones isn't "casino & slots" considered video games?
The only time a father should be embarrassed of his son playing video games is if his son is 30 years old, no job, no girlfriend, and still living with him.
Nothing to be embarrassed about. It's a hobby.
Why does your son have more gains than me sir ;( Soon hes gonna be your size lol.
I enjoy playing games but don’t really talk about it much. I like my single player games and enjoy my time with them. But when I have kids I look forward to playing thru some games w them and play thru a few w my wife at this point in time.
If anything Revs son probably brags about his dad at school and his friends are probably wishing their dads were like Rev
Rev is just being realistic you really can't be genuine with everyone or else you will be ostracized and this doesn't have anything to do with confidence it's plainly to avoid unnecessary situations of stress. Being genuine and confident only matters to those that matter to you.
I’m trying to get a lift in with Rev
There was a time in my life my family were too poor to give me any video game type shit and you know what I did at home? Literally fuckall. Not having access to video games didn’t make me any more popular at school or any better at sport. My main hobby now is bodybuilding, but you still can’t do that all fucking day. Most people who don’t game are just burning their time watching Netflix or TV regardless.
Idk why anyone would be embarrassed to play video games I mean it's a hobby don't get me wrong tho I'm aware there are people where it's more than just a hobby
Honestly my father's older than your father and my father plays video games and I don't care if he does. Though the only games he plays are like football or some kind of like a splinter cell real military type games for like PlayStation or something he won't touch anything that's unrealistic or childish I guess but he still plays video games nonetheless
I think when Rev started making videos more people might have had that mentality of games being weird and I remember it when I was in school but now people are more educated and it's mainstream.
It’s just another form of media bro. These ladies that complain about it are the same ones spending hours on their iPhones looking at God knows what for straight up ages. Movies, video games, music etc there are so many things people spend an excessive amount of hours on. Rev I think the key is moderation. A little bit of it all is fine but I’d be a bit upset if I spent all my time listening to music or watching tv. I have wasted my entire day when I could have prioritized living life first. Then I think secondary to that is our ME time where we play some games and just not think for awhile. There is nothing wrong with moderation in all things; but obsession will always be a crutch in a person life. I love video games but I can’t just sit there playing for more than an hour…I am just mentally not there. I’m more a casual gamer and I think it fits my lifestyle but Rev man there is nothing to be embarrassed of. It is just another form of media that is no different than the ones who clown on it are soaking up.
I’m a 43 year old father of a young child with a job and all the normal stuff. I don’t feel any shame about it but I do occasionally bristle when I feel other’s judgment.
Silverback shoutout. Miss that dude hope he returns to the pod sometime.
Lots of older men play video games, just look at Darksydephil, Boogie2988, wings of redemption, solidrev is right with those guys. Nothing to be embarrassed about 🤣
I did a similar video with my sister asking if she was turned off by gamers and of course who can forget Am I a loser for playing video games LOL which I deleted. I'd kinda be interested to hear what I said in that video now but anyways I enjoy these kinds of conversations with my son & it's cool to see his point of view and how diff games are received today compared to when I was a kid. Thanks for watchin
Yo rev idk why i enjoy your content so much all tho i disagree with u on a lot of things i think it's your personality man,thanks for the uploads lately 💙
I'm about to be 34. I play video games every damn day. Idgaf what anyone thinks lol.
I work 14-16 hrs shifts. Not trying to hear anyone whine to me about playing video games. My girl doesn't even do that, and women whine about everything 🤣
Devoting all of your spare time playing video games can detrimental to a person’s overall development IMO but playing video games an hour or two a day could have cognitive benefits so it’s all about moderation.
I play video games with my daughter all the time no shame in that. We have a blast. I think nowadays people that are mine and revs age we all grew up with Atari and NES and Arcades and what not. So naturally we are gonna pass alot of that along to our kids and they become gamers too. As long as it's a Hobbie and doesn't become an addiction who cares.
The best Father and Son duo on YouTube Period. DEM GAINZ
Love the kids honesty lol
I need to hear this guy do a podcast. Love your voice man!
Damn little rev drops the F bomb and rev aint even phased.
👏👏👏😎👍
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Great video and topic. I'm 50 and I play Minecraft with my 15 year old daughter. (Cough cough, clears throat) I also play manly games. You know the shooters … Battlefield, COD etc. I could care less what people think about me playing games, heck at holiday meals my 2 Uncles who are 70+ sit around and talk about the games they are playing. Like you said. If you are happy with your life then that's all that matters.
I'm 37 and also play video games and by the way I love this channel
Its appropriate if handled responsibly just like everything else in the world
I wouldn't be embarrassed cuz you make money off of the video games and YouTube channel.
I've never embarassed, however my parents never accepted that gaming is ok, which is kinda sucks when you see dads like you or like I am with my wife's kid 🙂 I bought a PS3 for him when he was 7 or sg. I'm 35 btw. So f them who are trying to see down anyone who plays videogames and they are not.
To me, and hopefully everybody else, there is no difference between playing video games watching movies, tv shows or even reading books, it’s all the same shit, if anything video games improve more aspects in your person (reaction time, critical thinking ect) and if you disagree with that I have no time for your dumb ass.
Of course there is a certain level, you can over do it to a point where it becomes destructive in one way shape or form, but you can over-do literally anything or everything in life and get negative results, you could over do it at the gym have tear muscles and be sore, it’s all about balance.
If you sit down and play for 12 hours a day every day you’re definitely overdoing it no question, but there’s undying issues that come with that behaviour regardless of the escape being used. I’d much rather somebody escaped their depression or whatever else it might be with video games or films and Tv opposed to drugs or suicide.
Again it’s all in balance, that’s the key to life.