'Why play a sports game when you can just go do it for real?'

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I see this a lot and I don't really get it the argument. I thought videogames were a way of escapism and doing things you wouldn't really do in real life. I like playing  SSX games but that doesn't mean I have to travel miles to the nearest snowy mountain to do it.


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It's a dumb argument, but sports games are still shit


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Jacob Potila was actually a Jacob Flotilla of lies.- WarTurkey
It's a dumb argument, but sports games are still shit

Yeah I mean I'm not a giant fan, I just don't get the argument.  It's like the whole 'I'd like to see you do better' argument


 
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I don't think escapism is a good reason to do anything, really. I used to think the same way, but honestly, considering the stupid shit people are willing to do for the sake of "escapism", I can't say I personally consider it a rational endeavor. I play video games because they're engaging in some way, and sports games, being the way they are, are the opposite of that in my view.

But no, I wouldn't use the "why not just play real sports" argument, ever.
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Jacob Potila was actually a Jacob Flotilla of lies.- WarTurkey
I don't think escapism is a good reason to do anything, really. I used to think the same way, but honestly, considering the stupid shit people are willing to do for the sake of "escapism", I can't say I personally consider it a rational endeavor. I play video games because they're engaging in some way, and sports games, being the way they are, are the opposite of that in my view.


To each their own I guess, I enjoy anything as long as it's good. If it really gets me into it and takes me into the world then it's doing a good job


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Well personally when I sit down and play fifa I just think "this is so boring I would rather kick a ball around outside"


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because if you ever played any games of football, basketball, etc that it's always more fun than video game versions. At least in my IMO.


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because if you ever played any games of football, basketball, etc that it's always more fun than video game versions. At least in my IMO.
I agree.

But there's times when you can't play for real (bad weather, nighttime, ect)

Plus, it's not like I can just go and have a catch with Aaron Rodgers or play a pick up game with Lebron.


 
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1:51 I wish I could do this in real life :c
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What's worse is when people use that argument for racing and military simulators.


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because if you ever played any games of football, basketball, etc that it's always more fun than video game versions. At least in my IMO.
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because if you ever played any games of football, basketball, etc that it's always more fun than video game versions. At least in my IMO.
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well after i have kicked the ball around and im tired i can come home and still play it


 
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Jacob Potila was actually a Jacob Flotilla of lies.- WarTurkey
Why not both?

no that's not allowed