Does gaming embarass you?

[HULK G]

It never crossed in my mind. I think because I do other things it's not my only hobby. I got lots of video game apparel in my closet that I wear and everyone smiles at me.

 

[Sondos]

I don't see it embrrassing.
I really like to play zelda, mario(lol i really like mario and wario games), pokemon, animal crossing and need for speed i really love these games.
If anyone don't like that then don't, i don't care.

 

[Riesz]

Nope, I'm not embarrassed at all. I've been playing games since I was very very young and it's always been something I've enjoyed and is a big part of my life and who I am. When I was young I'd draw pictures of my favourite characters, wear t-shirts with game logos and designs, and collect toys or other gaming related merchandise. Now that I'm older I don't wear the clothing much but I covet my collection of game memorabilia!

I've met tons of friends while playing games, whether it's someone who talks to me because I'm playing in public, during a gaming get-together, or online! I've never been without a boyfriend either -- guys are pretty crazy for gamer girls. lol.

I really couldn't care less if someone wants to stick their nose up and treat me poorly because I love video games. It's my hobby and I enjoy it so it's really no one's business. I don't judge others based on their hobbies or interests. That behaviour is immature.

I have great memories of playing games and making friends through gaming.

I love video games of all types, listening to game soundtracks, playing D&D, creating video games, creating pixel art, sci-fi and fantasy movies books and shows, etc. I'm proud to be a nerd too!

 

[Smoke]

Plain and simply put: I love video games and most of the people I know love video games. Even if they didn't, I'd still take pride in it, perhaps even to the point of practically flaunting it.

I never had too many friends growing up, so where did that leave me? It left me with video games! Ever since I was able to hold a controller, I've been gaming. That's just who I am.

 

[bittermeat]

Not at all... I grew up going to a high school where video game club was the hottest club around.

 

[jonsigrid]

I dont actually see whats embarrasing about playing games like Pokemon, Legend of Zelda & Animal crossing at the age of 14, Nobody of my friends play them (as i know). They all play games like GTA, which i think is redicilous. I dont go around and tell everyone i play these games, but i have nothing against that they know i play it.
Ive been playing Pokemon from i was at the age of 5, Animal Crossing since i was 7, Legend of Zelda since i was 8, Mario since i was 8 ( i get a GameCube and Mario Kart Double Dash as birthday presnt when i turned 8) I still love these games as much as i did then and im never tired of them

 

[Isabella]

Lol nope not at all. it would be like me being embarrassed of who I am in a way o_o since I basically grew up with video games it's made its impact on me, had a lot of good experiences with people playing and I probably wouldn't have met some friends if it weren't for games. I've talked about video games to non gamer friends of mine and they didn't mind at all. I'm not embarrassed to talk about something I like.

 

[Gandalf]

Not really. Then again, I don't often go around telling everyone I meet that I play animal crossing 3 hours a day lol.

 

[DJStarstryker]

Not really. Everyone at work knows I'm into video games. I told my boss I'm taking off on the Monday after Tokyo Game Show because I'll get home so late. I sometimes (today even) wear video game shirts to work and I have a video game related figure on my desk.

I also am not shy about playing portable games in public.

There's no point to be embarrassed about stuff you like, IMO. Sure, people will judge you. But people judge you no matter what.

 

[ketchupluver]

When I was younger I was embarrassed that I played video games. There's not much to do where I live so my parents bought us video games from a young age, and I was surprised that all kids did not have this in common with me, and even laughed at it.
Now I personally don't care.
People have their own interests and I have mine, and if they don't respect that then it's their loss.

 

[Aquadirt]

I'm definitely not embarrassed about playing Pokemon or Animal Crossing. I don't talk to everyone about it though, because they don't want to hear about it. Those who do though, I'll talk to them and get deep into it regardless of whose around. Audience is important.

 

[irisubunny]

Lol I show out that I game and I don't care. I always wear gaming shirts to school and everything, and I talk about Pokemon and Animal Crossing and how absolutely fab they are, so I guess I pretty much express it. I don't know why some people could be ashamed of the things they like. Well, then again it all depends on what it is.. .-.

 

[Link32]

Yeah most guys at my school are in shooters and stuff so I find it best to keep it to myself that I play acnl. But I don't think there is anything wrong with that. Sure to most people I am comfortable telling them I play it, but it ain't nothing to go parading around.

 

[Suave_Spencer]

Not at all. I wasn't very open about it at school, it was just yet another thing I'd get bullied about. However going to university meant I have met people who like the same things I do.
I was on a train on Tuesday playing NL and some kid of about 10 came up to me and said something about the 3DS being for kids so why am I playing on one. It bothers me that unless games are super-violent then a lot of people assume they're just for children.

- - - Post Merge - - -

Not at all. I wasn't very open about it at school, it was just yet another thing I'd get bullied about. However going to university meant I have met people who like the same things I do.
I was on a train on Tuesday playing NL and some kid of about 10 came up to me and said something about the 3DS being for kids so why am I playing on one. It bothers me that unless games are super-violent then a lot of people assume they're just for children.

 

[Stitched]

I'm not embarrassed. If someone asks what kind of games I like to play, I'll tell them. In grade school it was something I got shunned for because all the girls in my class really only cared about boys and hair and makeup, whereas I've had a slight interest in that stuff at the time, and talked to the guys in my class and the only other girl who enjoyed gaming. Now my friends and I (violently) play Mario Kart Wii and Mario Party. I remember trying to play games with my old friends and they weren't into it at all, so it sucked.

The only reason I wouldn't tell someone is if they were the type of person to label me as a "gamer girl" or something. I don't play CoD or Halo unless I'm babysitting my 9-year-old female cousins, lol. If someone asked me what kind of games I like to play and I said Pokemon and they got all high and mighty, I'd shrug it off. It's what I like to do. Sue me.

 

[CHR:)S]

I'm not embarrassed at all... I even play ACNL in class sometimes and I do talk about it sometimes and my obsession with ACNL is found humorous. I don't really understand what people are talking about when they say they can't talk about it to certain people because they don't want to hear it. That seems kind of uptight on the other person's end. I even express it when I'm out with the "popular" crew, it doesn't matter. If the people find you to be annoying then that seems kind of ridiculous to me...

But maybe not in your guys' case? Idk...

 

[LerkeTurkey]

I always bring my 3DS places with me, but I'm too embarrassed to whip it out of my pocket and play in public. I just fear that it's immature or improper. I'm not embarrassed about the fact that I play video games, though.

Every time I have friends over, we play my Gamecube and it's a lot of fun. I even play ACNL with a friend from school. I thought I played a lot, but he probably plays about 4 times as much as I do, so if anyone's embarrassed about that, it isn't me, haha.

 

[Hey Listen!]

It's kinda ridiculous, but around some people I could be a bit embarrassed. The majority of my friends play video games, and the ones that don't usually don't give a care if I play them or not. But some of my friends (including my best friend) can kinda make me feel awkward about playing video games. It's usually the super athletic people that make me feel like I'm super lazy/nonproductive and wasting my time.

 

[Smoke]

I've gotta admit, it's a bit surprising hearing how some people were forced to grow up being embarrassed of playing games. I kinda just thought video games were something everyone could enjoy no matter your age, background, etc. To hear that some people got made fun of for it is just downright disheartening.

 

[Jessica Isle]

I used to be, but now I'm at the point where I'll happily open my 3DS at college or wherever and play whatever game is currently in it. I mean, I don't play it if it's not a good time, or would be rude, but if I'm doing nothing, I like having it to keep my mind off of negative things.

Glad I overcame being embarrassed.