Why some people don’t like video games?

Some video games require many hours of playing to complete or reach a certain level. There are people who dislike video games because they take up too much time.

Some social people don’t like video games because it means you have to spend time by yourself, which some people don’t like doing.

Some people don’t like playing video games because they are sometimes difficult to learn and need a lot of practice. Impatient or easily frustrated people can thus choose to stay away from video games.

Some video games need to purchased and they are usually quite expensive. Some people consider buying video games a waste of money.

Some people don’t like that most popular video games revolve around shooting people and war.

Some people dislike how many video games are too violent and contain a lot of blood and gore.

Some people think video games are meant to played by children and not adults, which is why they don’t find them enjoyable.

Many of the people who claim they don’t like video games have never tried playing them before. This could be why they don’t understand what’s interesting about them, as they have never experienced it.

Some people don’t like video games because they have a short attention span and can’t stay focused throughout the whole game or during the gaming session. (See How to Improve Your Attention Span?)

Some people would rather watch TV or read a book in their free time than play a game that requires mental effort.

Some people don’t like video games because they’re against the current video game industry that has become too commercial and focuses more on the aesthetics of the game than the storyline and character development.

Some people don’t enjoy video gaming because they don’t have good hand-eye coordination that is necessary for gaming.

Most parents have a problem with their children playing video games all the time, as they think it’s an unproductive and a time-wasting hobby.

Some people don’t like video games as they believe health problems can arise due to playing for long hours. (See Why Do Gamers Get Very Angry?)

A research showed that prolonged exposure to violent games leads to a more aggressive behavior among gamers.

A study showed that young men who play violent video games are less emphatic towards women than those who play non-violent games. This could be one reason behind people’s aversion to video games.