OkConsideration123@reddit

Im a 36 yo woman that is more of a gamer than my husband. He only plays GTA and some racing games. I’m excited for him!

(I’ve never played a GTA game myself, but I have my own games I’m very excited for coming this year)

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WillEdit4Food@reddit

My wife got me a ps5 for my birthday so “we” could play. I think she might be more excited than I am - and I’m TOTALLY good with that 😀

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Traditional_Cat_60@reddit

My wife got me a Wii and the new Zelda when it came out our first Christmas together. She had never played any Zelda game before. After I took about an hour long turn, she took a turn. That turn lasted six weeks.

I already new she was a keeper, but that solidified it.

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Junebug35@reddit

Zelda is one of those games where the original is still the best. Ocarina of Time is a close 2nd.

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Junebug35@reddit

Some of my favorite date nights are my husband and I tearing up the streets of Los Santos on our Xboxes. He's usually driving, and I'm holding off the pursuers.

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babyBear83@reddit

I got my fiancé an Xbox series X for Christmas in ‘24 for similar reasons and he ended up barely getting a turn. I was not a gamer before, lol. I learned to play and it created a monster.

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ASCENDKIDS@reddit

Yall should play "split-fiction" and "it takes two", both great co-op games

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Junebug35@reddit

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Same! 44

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trevordbs@reddit

I can’t do in-depth games anymore. I just don’t have the time. Helldivers was a breath of fresh air for me, wish more games were like this.

Mackheath1@reddit

If she said it in a loving way, just enjoy it as a compliment.

I'm dating someone who likes MMO-something- online games with other people and really seems to enjoy me watching it. And I enjoy watching too, close to making popcorn next time. To be clear, we have an understanding that it's fun for me to ask stupid questions and for her to ask stupid questions about rockets n' space stuff during a launch.

Me: "Why is it called final fantasy fourteen, did I miss thirteen fantasies? Or is this just the final one?"

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jaycutlerdgaf@reddit

I'm 46 and feel like a kid waiting for it to come out.

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nyXhcinPDX@reddit

Old man who is taking his 42nd birthday off to play on release day lol

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OreoSoupIsBest@reddit

I'm taking a week off when GTA VI comes out.

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Fris0n@reddit

While not a fan of GTA in general I'm 47 years old myself and game daily, what a silly comment by your wife.

That's brutal. Your own spouse yucking on your yum... You guys okay otherwise?

For what it's worth, I'm 46, and I'll get it once it comes out eventually. I'm looking forward to it.

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phanophite2@reddit

Wives hate seeing happy husbands.

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yerederetaliria@reddit

So you have a hobby?

My husband plays "Oxygen Not Included"

He is also repaneling our dining room in an Art Nouveau style. Last year he took the boyscouts rock climbing, he used to free solo. Two years ago he built stone age tools, his stone hand axe hangs proudly in his workshop above his router. He also took his saxophone to get tuned up because he's decided he wants to practice again after putting it away for 5 years.

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Illustrious_Profile6@reddit

I mean I'm not excited for GTA but my wife and I both play games, she spent the weekend cozy gaming while I played Ghost of Yotei and it was a great weekend.

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Azule330@reddit

47… been talkin about it since I was 40! Can’t wait !

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Malaguy420@reddit

Yeah, this is why I asked OP what his wife's tone was. Is she teasing or criticizing? Teasing is hilarious; criticizing not so much.

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CrittyCrit@reddit

We still don't know if OP is actually a piece of shit or not. He hasn't answered if he takes care of his obligations from what i can tell.

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NaturalSpecialist5@reddit

The OP mentioned way above that he had included his wife in the conversation so it sounds like he's a decent guy. Unlike you who sounds way to critical of someone on the Internet.

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SmellyFloralCouch@reddit

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“Huuuuuuge piece of shit”

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Comander_K33N@reddit

1981 here, can confirm!

I’m an Engineer, have been at my job 20 years. My kids are both past High School age in college and are doing great. I’m married and my wife also games. I exercise allll the time, THEN enjoy some weed and video games on the regular. It’s all about balance and taking care of responsibilities. When you can sit down and veg out stress free, that’s everything to me.

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CrittyCrit@reddit

Fuck yes!

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People who get excited for a movie, TV show, concert, or sporting event will tell you you’re childish for getting excited for a video game. It’s a residue from the attitudes of our parent’s generation that saw video games as something for kids because they didn’t grow up with them. It’s the same as the old “video games rot your brain” garbage that old folk were pushing in the 80s. It still pops up even though it’s been proven to be much more beneficial to brain health than the passive watching they prefer. Should have been obvious that something that makes you solve puzzles doesn’t make you dumber.

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ACorania@reddit

My father really enjoyed football as a kid. Still does in his seventies.

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As a woman and a wife, I wholeheartedly agree.

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WintryLadyBits@reddit

As a woman, a wife, and an idiot, OP’s wife sounds like an idiot.

Just let people like what they like, specially if you like them!

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DifficultMinute@reddit

Yeah, my wife doesn’t play, but she doesn’t care either.

I’m excited for Diablo 4’s expansion next week. All she’s said is, “We have theater tickets that night.”

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fizzinator9000@reddit

"No dear, YOU have theater tickets. I have an appointment with Destiny" 🤣

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DifficultMinute@reddit

Haha nah. It’s a D4 expansion. I’ll be dressed nicely, at a table eating decent buffet food, and watching Hairspray on the 28th. I probably won’t get much work done on the 29th though :)

That said, if it was Diablo 5, or StarCraft 3, or Warcraft 4, we might have a different discussion lol

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KiijaIsis@reddit

Im running D3 since I got to my stopping point for the current season.

The first day of release is normally a connection shitshow anyways.

Enjoy the theater with your wife and at least by the next time you can play the expansion release bugs will be fixed.

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jasonrubik@reddit

But, she's right. We are all that little child trapped in an adult body.

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giraffemoo@reddit

Same! I remember my first husband looking at me like I grew a second head for playing Animal Crossing. He thought that it was a "little kids" game. I was mocked for liking things and it was so exhausting.

My current partner and I aren't afraid to be excited for things, even if the other person isn't as excited as we are we don't yuck their yum.

OP, you're far from the only xennial who gets excited for video games.

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aweedl@reddit

Yeah, me too. I don’t know shit about video games, so I can’t relate directly to OP, but I know that feeling all too well, and it sucks.

Everyone should have a partner who, even if they don’t share the exact same interests, should be supportive when the person they’re with is excited about something they love.

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PMcOuntry@reddit

Same. My ex would only support hobbies and music he approved of and gaming wasn’t one of them. I choose to be single before I would be with someone like that again.

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nhaines@reddit

Jesus, I made an "ew" face just reading that.

I'm glad you're doing what's right for you!

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For real, I play MMO's with a guy who has to get his wife's permission to buy computer upgrades or new games and he's the primary bread winner in the home. This shit is crazy.

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idle_shell@reddit

This. Life’s too short to spend with someone who doesn’t at least respect the difference in your interests.

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Apprehensive_Hat8986@reddit

As a reminder to you, and anyone in a relationship with people who denigrate them (non-consensually)

"You deserve to be loved, and to feel loved, just for being you." --Mr Rogers mashup with my meditation teacher

That does NOT mean anyone is obliged to endanger themselves or otherwise subject themselves to less than equitable treatment in order to give love to or receive love from others.

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PedalBoard78@reddit

What a wretched person. Congrats, and may OP also prosper.

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BoringExperience5345@reddit

Glad you’re free.

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Waitwhonow@reddit

Never let any woman tell you things like that- because one day, it will break you- it is just a matter of time.

We are ALL kids trapped in adult bodies, including women- let that ‘child’ live because if you dont that inner child will rebel.

There is a reason why older people become more childish and ‘fun’ because they realized that that is the only way.

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absentlyric@reddit

My GF isn't into my hobbies, which I get considering our age difference and upbringings, but she lets me do what I want without being judgemental.

I gave up trying to find someone that is into what Im into, I found that person and it was great for a while, but all of the other issues outside of our shared hobbies just wasn't worth it.

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KelseyOpso@reddit

Guy comes here to talk about his child-like enthusiasm for GTA6. Gets told by the Internet that his wife sucks. Classic Reddit.

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Bermnerfs@reddit

This is something people accept in relationships that I just don't understand. We are all unique beings with our own unique interests and hobbies.

If your partner doesn't enjoy a hobby that you do, they should at least be happy that you have something you get joy from and support that. As long as it doesn't become an obsession that is monopolizing your time and taking priority over quality time together, it shouldn't be an issue. That is how well adjusted couples operate.

It's perfectly healthy to have interests you pursue alone separate from your partner. If they only want you doing things that they like, that's a red flag imo. They should have their own pursuits and hobbies that they do themselves or with friends too.

I enjoy mountain biking, my wife has zero interest in it, but she thinks it's great that I have something that I am passionate about and brings me happiness. If she hated and criticized me for my hobbies, I would seriously question if she even likes me for who I am, or if she only cares about what I can offer her.

I had friends with shared hobbies that got into relationships and suddenly fell off the face of the earth. They always seem miserable and it's like they're no longer allowed to spend time with friends or doing things alone except for the very rare times when their partner has something else going on.

I never understood why people put up with that. No one should completely control how their partner spends their time as long as they're neglecting their families. But I also can't feel bad for these people because they won't stand up for themselves and would rather sacrifice their own happiness to keep the peace with someone who doesn't even seem to respect them.

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Azcrul@reddit

Also same. I’ve finally embraced liking what I and everyone else likes and even discovering new things to enjoy that are perhaps child like or shit that I thought was ridiculous (like the fancy fidget spinners my buddies started collecting.) I work around a lot of teens and it helps in that aspect, and I feel like it keeps me young and happier. My spouse wants to game, but we haven’t had time to get a second PC yet or upgrade to a current console, which also means I have no current way to play GTA6 whenever it does release lol.

Impossible_Cause1835@reddit

Yeah mine said the same thing but guess what the day it comes out idgaf what she says that came will be played until my eyes bleed.

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mcsweetin@reddit

I've been waiting for years. I'm using vacation when it comes out. I'm also 44.

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Farm-Alternative@reddit

how are you getting excited for gta6?

I haven't been following closely but the release schedule seems to be permanently stuck on "coming soon" with no actual real timeframe within this decade.

has something actually been announced that is credible?

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Scrotchety@reddit

Gotta say I'm a little envious you can still work up the excitement. I see GTA5 and all I can see is mean-spiritedness. Everyone's so nasty. Every satirical ad and real-world parody comes with a tone of hate. Lots of pornography, gamified. When I see shitty human behavior out in the wild (for instance, a young teenager with brute strength curb stomping his teacher because she took his Nintendo away during class; or a carload of kids going on a joyride spree running from the cops until they crash into some innocents) I think yep: there's some people who were taught by the game as their substitute role model. Good on you for chasing after your fantasy, I guess. When you mow down the hooker you just fucked, I hope the next gen graphics can really simulate the blood soaking through the stacks of floating glowing spinning cash

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RoundTheBend6@reddit

Not that game, but a couple others.

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2DEUCE2@reddit

Same here. I love Red Dead and I absolutely loved GTA 3, Vice City and San Andreas. 4 was meh to me and 5 was fun and I finished the campaign and was just done with it.

I’d be excited for another Red Dead but GTA 6 isn’t even on my radar.

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RamenRoy@reddit

Anhedonia is treatable, brother.

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HerissonG@reddit

Feeling that way isn’t a bad thing that needs to be treated . I’m not excited because deep down I know that I will feel better when I go to sleep knowing that I’m getting the things done that need to be done. Thinking about GTA 6 and playing GTA 6 isn’t going to pay for my kids extracurricular activities.

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Kgby13@reddit

Exactly my feelings

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iolmao@reddit

I used to be very excited about GTA. But I'm very cold about GTA VI.

turning 42 in may. im excited for GTA (and other releases, like Diablo expansion, Forza, halo, etc etc.)

Serious_Lettuce6716@reddit

I’m 47 and shopping for an Xbox S so I can be ready for GTA6 when it drops, just like I bought my old Xbox One for GTAV.

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MiracleMex714@reddit

I’m taking a week off from work to play. I’m 43

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YakiVegas@reddit

I will be a 43 year old man streaming it on Twitch when it comes out, so no, you’re not the only one. Actually, I might be a 53 or 63 year old man by the time it comes out, but that’s a different matter altogether.

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RoyDonkeyKong@reddit

it’s about balance. I told my wife I was excited to buy a TMNT game for $3 yesterday. Then I did the laundry and made fresh crumpets. Today, I’ll dig a hole for a new tree.

I hope you have a blast playing!

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noblewind@reddit

My husband (40) gets excited about new games all the time. I haven't heard about this one specifically but definitely others. He plays games for at least 20-30 minutes everyday, sometimes more. Everyone deserves to have something like that to unwind.

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HORStua@reddit

I am also 44 and I am learning how to play GTA5 on a console to get accustomed to a controller.

HollyHazard@reddit

Im a 45 year old women. Who has built 3 gaming pcs for my house over the last few years. 2 for my daughters and 1 for me. I game a fair bit. Im always talking about how excited I am for new releases. Im a massive resident evil fan since I was 19. Im always telling my better half about what im excited about in terms of releases. They dont get it, as they dont game but they support my needy ass. You're not alone. We grew up with this stuff, its ingrained in our generation. Dont be ashamed. Its fucking cool how far games have come. They are long cinematic engaments now. Best time ever to be a gamer. Stand tall fellow gamer.

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the_well_read_neck_@reddit

This sounds like me and my roommate. He games alot. I'm more of a casual player. I am playing RDR2 for the first time and have fallen into the heavy gamer category. But, everything around the house gets done, so who cares.

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RevolutionaryBake362@reddit

Noice ima. Gamer dad and have built a few myself. Building them is half the fun.

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Crunchy-Cat@reddit

Love everything about this. We have three gaming PCs going in our house as well for myself and daughters. Just finished a playthrough of split fiction with one of them. We are in different rooms and use headsets in a private discord server I set up for us to talk.

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Vdazzle@reddit

You built gaming PCs?!? That’s RAD!!!

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I'm looking at a copy of gtaV from my ps3. I don't play GTA games very much anymore but it has been quite some time for fans to wait. I think you are okay bud...

I think it's perfectly normal for people out age, who were raised w these hobbies, to hold on to the value of that hobby. Maybe try to educate her on the history of computer gaming and how integrated it is into our culture. There's lots of things in the "pros column" I'm sure you could list as well.

It's very nice to have a supportive partner in your pursuits. But sometimes it's just a matter of ignorance (not meant offensively)

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skyHawk3613@reddit

Regardless of it all, be happy that something so simple brings you joy.

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Vegetable_Reward_867@reddit

My ex use to catch me smiling to myself and ask ‘what are you so happy about’.

torchwooddoctor@reddit

My wife calls me immature because I enjoy playing video games to unwind. Why do people see them as stuff for only kids?

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Aronacus@reddit

Every woman I know who hates video games thinks Reality TV is a better alternative.

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Happy for all my GTA6 fans, and reminded about how far off Elder Scrolls 6 is 🤬

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Liathano_Fire@reddit

And now you reminded me. :(

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NavDav@reddit

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VincentMac1984@reddit

I didn’t think it was coming out till like 2036?

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One_Consequence_4754@reddit

LOL! If you still have “excitement “ for GTA 6 you really are a manchild. All excitement about that game ended 5 years ago….. It’s like waiting for Godot (IYKYK).

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tapeleg3@reddit

Bought a ps5 that I don’t even use in anticipation

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EmberDione@reddit

Your wife has an inaccurate perception of video games being for children.

I cannot wait for this game to come out

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high_everyone@reddit

Nope. Been waiting on GTA6 through three console generations at this point. If it got bumped to PS6/Xbox whatever, I would probably just stop caring entirely.

We’ve seen a tidal wave of reaction to basically all media about this game that’s JUST the anticipation over it. I’m over all of that. I want to see some gameplay. I want more on the story. I want to know how little of this game is going to be in the single player only.

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HighSeasArchivist@reddit

I'm the opposite. I wish it would be good, but I know in my heart they'll fuck it up and make it feel like shittiest console port ever. Billions of dollars and you'll have to scroll through menus instead of, oh I don't know, having hotkeys you can setup on the hundred keys of your keyboard.

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space_wiener@reddit

Complaining about people playing video games is such a dumb take. It’s not different than someone watching a series. Only difference is the game is 100x more immersive than the tv show.

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austinmiles@reddit

I tell my girls that you will be 15 until you’re 21. Then 21 until you’re 35. Then 35 until you’re 50. Then whatever after that.

This whole kid in an adult body is what people say when they are annoyed that you can find levity and whimsy in a dark world.

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1101base2@reddit

I'm hopefully optimistic for it's release but 100% understand the excitement. I have taken PTO to play games on release.

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KantanaBrigantei@reddit

Every man is a little boy trapped in a man’s body. We barely grow up.

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tacosandtheology@reddit

What's a GTA6?

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echomanagement@reddit

My wife "tolerates" my hobbies, but has none of her own. This is a phenomenon I see EVERYWHERE and I do not understand it. My wife's hobbies are talking to her family, reading, and looking at her phone. Both of us are actively parenting and she's great at everything she does, but I do not understand why she has no other active hobbies. Neither did my Mom. Neither did Grandma. Neither to nearly all of my friends' wives, with a few exceptions.

No_Contribution81@reddit

I don't even own a ps5 to play it on and I'm excited for this.

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VaticRogue@reddit

Im sort of excited. I think it’s going to be amazing, but I refuse to buy pre-order games. Even for ones I know I’ll eventually play.
I’m going to wait til it’s out, see what initial reactions are and then decide if Ill play it now or wait for a patch.

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DGsociety@reddit

Leave her.

You have 5,136 hours

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GnomeWorryBeHappy@reddit

We’re with you brother.

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p4rc0pr3s1s@reddit

If it ever comes out...

I'm currently hyped for Forza Horizon 6. I also purchased a sim seat and a Fanatec DD Pro wheel and pedals a couple weeks ago and have been replaying Gran Turismo 7.

RoamingTheSewers@reddit

I know what you going through. Got the same feeling from the rumor the OoT may be remade. I will buy GTA but not that excited for it.

Only one? Absolutely not!

Couldn't be me, but I try not to yuck other's yums.

I mean you have to be the peak GTA Demo. Maybe closer to 40 than 45?

When did they start dropping? You were 31 when GTA V dropped and were barely legal drinking age when San Andreas/Liberty City etc were released.

I mean a lot of folks get too busy to crush open world games after 35 or so- but “little boy” today is playing some prize box, roblox, mine craft stuff- not a cinematic and enormous setpiece.

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I mean- it HAS been a thing since our early 20s so… that and we all have our outlets and hobbies whether some people understand them or not… so why judge?🤷‍♂️

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dsteazy80@reddit

I (45M) am very excited for GTA6. My (42F) wife is also very excited for this release.

I'm in my 40s. I lost interest in GTA with GTA 5 but still get excited about other game franchises like Fallout.

For me it's just another hobby. My dad liked billiards and watching soccer, I like playing video games and watching streamers play video games.

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geekgirlwww@reddit

I work in HR and i legitimately want to know how many people request PTO that day and how many people call out. It’s one of those things that will get tracked for stuff like the Monday after Super Bowl.

There’s a commercial where a teen boy brings home a couple buddies and his mom come out wearing her headset brings them a snack says hi and goes back to her game and the boys realize she’s like a legend MMO player in the fictional game. I fucking love it. Gaming is a mainstream hobby. For all genders and ages.

Not for nothing gaming is a great hobby as we age, reflexes, mental puzzles plus you can find community. The Smash tournaments and Mario Kart nights are going to be lit at the old age homes when we get there.

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vankirk@reddit

I (M47) was part of the new Battlefield 6 testing. I love video games.

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MoonlitBlossoms@reddit

Okay, I’m not into GTA, but I do love games - always have. I waited like a decade (not kidding) for the follow up of one of the series I play and no one was going to stop me from playing it. Not my husband, not my kids.. nothing. 😂 I couldn’t imagine being with someone who didn’t like gaming at least a little bit.

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General_Departure583@reddit

My wife is like this as well and guess what she has zero hobbies besides making lists and nagging. If your providing for your family and taking care of your household, then I say this to your wife:

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I’ll definitely pick it up when it comes out but I wouldn’t say I’m super excited for it. I’ve been playing GTA since it was a top-down PC game in the late-90’s, but if I’m being totally honest I just find it hard to get interested in the story and characters in GTA games these days. In the meantime I’ve been absolutely addicted to Cyberpunk.

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lurk3141592653589793@reddit

No way. I'm a few years older than you and looking forward to it too.

So is my wife, who is also a few years older than you.

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Your wife is jealous you’re comfortable with yourself.

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Moist_Rule9623@reddit

I’m not excited about THAT specific title; but I’m strongly considering buying a PS5 specifically to play two titles that are out (Robocop: Rogue City and ST Voyager: Across The Universe), and I’m looking forward to Elder Scrolls 6. And I’m a man in my 50s!

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Electronic_World_894@reddit

Personally, no. But as long as you’re doing your responsibilities (housework, parenting if you have kids, etc), have fun! Make your inner child happy!

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RipErRiley@reddit

I had a health scare, thankfully its all good now, but not going to lie…missing out on GTA 6 was on my mind during it.

You’re not alone!

We have multiple gaming PCs and consoles in our house but I specifically bought a PS5 Pro (at launch price thankfully,) JUST for GTA6. Play almost everything on PC now but, I’m smart enough to realize GTA6 won’t launch on PC.

God forbid a man has hobbies.

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OrlandoOpossum@reddit

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I can’t wait to sell meth and guns again.

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djdiphenhydramine@reddit

I've noticed this thing that's happening lately, which is people in their mid 30s and their 40s acting like it's weird for people our age to be excited for video games, or to play them a lot, or to know about them.

Like, that once you cross an age threshold, you're supposed to stop, and grow up, and forget about that stuff??

I'm not saying your wife is being that way, and I think it's very cute the way she described it, but I've just been hearing so many people saying such bizarre things about millennials and even older Gen Z people and video games. Like the way people keep talking about Zohran Mamdani making video game references! They're like IT'S SO WEIRD FOR HIM TO TALK ABOUT MARIO KART, like, no it's not, he's 34!

I think maybe it's got something to do with how we all got used to the only video games liked by grown ups being like, Galaga and Street Fighter and the first Mario.

I'm rambling. I'm 43. I fucking love video games. I'm so excited for GTA6 too!

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jjmawaken@reddit

I'm not into GTA but I'm looking forward to Indiana Jones coming out on Switch 2 in about a month.

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BillTheConqueror@reddit

I’m cautiously excited. I don’t play as much as I used to but I still keep a gaming PC up to date and have a ps5 pro and PC handheld.

GTA 6 doesn't have me excited but there is a new Castlevania coming out sometime this year. I will probably be 45 by the time it comes out and I am excited like a teenager.

uniquecleverusername@reddit

As a progressive, feminist man, I try my best to unpack my past baggage, and do what I can to empower others and promote equality in every way. My wife does not like excessive swearing and conflict and violence, and the game is in no way appropriate for the developing mind of my elementary aged son. Also, in the current economy, our money is tight right now. So to answer your question, yes, I am seriously considering buying a PS5 just so I can play the game when it comes out.

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Witty-Management6094@reddit

Do you guys have a Nintendo? She needs her own game.

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CaveJohnson82@reddit

Well, I'm a 43 year old woman also excited for it. My husband is also a gamer though so wouldn't say what your wife said (even though he doesn't care about GTA particularly).

I'll never understand people disparaging others leisure activities*. There's no moral superiority in liking reading but not gaming (as an example).

I recently started playing Magic the Gathering again with some other dads after not playing since high school, and went to a release event at a game store for the new set yesterday.

One of the perks of being a big introvert was my wife was just happy I was making to a public event alone and proud that I was making more adult friends.

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Iittletart@reddit

I'd be more excited if it was RDR3.

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WarhammerRyan@reddit

No, but I haven't been excited for a GTA game since GTA3.

Its a personal preference...I get excited about other games, but not gta or Skyrim

Apprehensive_Map64@reddit

Sounds like she is the immature one who never learned to have any hobbies of her own besides shopping so she is jealous that you are able to find amusement in this ever depressing world

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MichiganAngler@reddit

Jeff Arcuri makes a mention of GTA 6 in his standup routine, just over halfway through this clip

https://www.reddit.com/r/JeffArcuri/s/E9uMwwlvSe

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fingolfin269@reddit

Good for dexterity as we age. Bonus: I love telling younger coworkers when I plat fromsoft games.

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anon-187101@reddit

I'm 44 and also looking forward to it

your wife doesn't understand Xennial Men

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Adulthood is oppressive enough as is. Enjoy your video games.

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RockTheGrock@reddit

Never grow up entirely.

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No_Media4766@reddit

The whole “too old to care about video games” thing is tired and ridiculous. You need some disposable income to enjoy this hobby, which was hard to come by when you’re a kid relying on your parents or working a crappy job!

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That_Trapper_guy@reddit

I used to be a young man excited for it to come out, but alas now I'm an old man since it's taken so long.

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gilded_lady@reddit

I'm not into GTA, but I'm stoked for anyone who is, its how I felt when I finally got to play the most recent installment of the Legend of Heroes series. TBH I feel sad for those who don't have a hobby/passion that can get them that excited - they're bright spots we need!

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dudeweak1@reddit

Nope, I'm also 44 and eagerly waiting.

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OskarBlues@reddit

I upgraded to the PS4Pro when RDR2 came out, and I might upgrade to a PS5Pro when GTAVI comes out. But between the recent price hike and how good my base PS5 is still doing, I'm less inclined to do so this time.

So sounds like your wife is judging you through old modes of assumption. She might try gaming herself! There’s one out there for everyone:)

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Spare-Good-5372@reddit

I'm psyched. My wife doesn't understand it either. I tried to show her the videos of prostitutes twerking on the hoods of cars, but for some reason that didn't excite her the way it excited me. What can you do. ¯\ˍ(ツ)\ˍ/¯

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Universe_Man@reddit

I'll bet your wife watches Love Island or reads A Crown of Blood and Jizz or some other vapid thing.

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KingSpork@reddit

Hey, people belittling you for liking video games, now THAT’s 90s nostalgia.

It’s a myth anyway that games are mainly for kids, average age of a gamers crossed 30 like 20 years ago.

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Nugatorysurplusage@reddit

No dude.

I’m 45 and both me and my 13 year old son and giddy over gta 6 coming out.

ZookeepergameUpset62@reddit

I'm 40 something and a mom

The playstation is mine and no one touches it without my permission. You delete my save files and I'll put you up for adoption lol

I'd say I'm a kid trapped in a woman's body except for kids don't drink IPAs and hopefully aren't smoking weed and playing video games while everyone in the house is asleep

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enrod713@reddit

I haven’t played GTA since San Andreas and I’m excited.

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TarnishedAccount@reddit

I think anyone who is a gamer is either excited or curious to see if it can live up to the hype.

I’m in the middle

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PapaDuckD@reddit

In my house, we carry the presumption that all good men stop maturing in some way at about 14.

We are curious, playful, annoying, driven by making women squeal (with anger or just by being annoying).

We drive the women in our lives absolutely nuts with this.

But they wouldn’t have it any other way.

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gonzagylot00@reddit

I too am a 44 year old man, but I don’t talk to my wife about GTA6 coming out, as I know she isn’t interested.

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USAF_Retired2017@reddit

I don’t play video games, but if you’re excited, then good for you!

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bosscockuk@reddit

56, will probably take the day off work ….

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onions-make-me-cry@reddit

I think it's sweet when people feel out about the things they're into.

WritingNerdy@reddit

Wait, we’re not allowed to be excited for video games? That’s literally my entire life.

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BoringExperience5345@reddit

It’s hard to hold an ignorance against someone since they’re already punished by their own embarrassing existence. Instead, you could try to educate her. Different title, same studio. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/23/opinion/sunday/red-dead-redemption-2-fallout-76-video-games.html

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EagleEyes0001@reddit

Bro my wife is getting it for me. 45 here

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muterock45@reddit

No, I’m 43 and I feel like this may be the last game I really get exited for. My enthusiasm for games has steadily declined over the past 10 years. The last game I really enjoyed was RDR2.

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Spiritual-Promise402@reddit

Not at all, old lady here excited for it

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I'm excited for gta6, moreso than my son who has played far more GTA5 than me. But, I think that masking has taught me to moderate my expressions of excitement to not annoy people around me.

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BusinessForeign7052@reddit

While not excited about GTA6, I am sooo excited about the new forza thats coming out on May 19th...

Its ok to honor the younger versions of ourselves

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Charming_Ad1688@reddit

That’s how I feel about the elder scrolls 6.

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tmotytmoty@reddit

I am your age, and I am still excited.

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Superpudd@reddit

I’m 44, bought a PS5 just for GTA. I’m pumped.

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CTSenVy@reddit

No, a lot of people are looking forward to it.

Next month Forza Horizon 6 comes out and I’m getting more and more excited for the closer it gets to being released.

Video games are just nerd or kids toys anymore. They are as mainline pop culture as movies, TV, and sports at this point.

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ronchee1@reddit

I can't wait for it to come out

Only have a ps portal now. Want to get a ps5 before GTA is out though

No hobbies anymore really. Not alot of time cuz kids.

Not at all. Games are INGRAINED into out generation. We grew up with them, they grew up with us and we made them popular as they are now.

Shes gold a dated "old gal" take.

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shamrokcing@reddit

I am old enough to be excited and worried they are waiting for a new console launch before releasing forcing me to explain to my wife why i spent $699-$1000 to play a game i have limited time to play. - note to self- now breath- but totally worth it.

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WheelOfFish@reddit

Everyone has their (sometimes weird) things they're really excited about. I've been excited about other games. She should let you enjoy this, gaming isn't even weird anymore except to those weirdos.

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FixEfficient2144@reddit

My wife (45) and I (47) are both excited about it. I’m currently lvl 952 in GTA online 🤷‍♂️ it’ll be a while after GTA6 comes out that we get online, but I really think we need some 40+ crews on all platforms. That being said, I’m very excited to play a GTA storyline for the first time again too. You are very much not alone.

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NindieNation@reddit

No, it will be the largest entertainment launch in all of history by an exponential margin. It will make more money in 24 hours than any marvel/disney property and is 'only available' to adults 18 and up.

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Resident_Lion_@reddit

GTA6 won't be out in our lifetime

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bigg_beef@reddit

Looking forward to this and I’m 47. I’ll play it with my kids. I’m not much of a gamer but have a spot for this series

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Halladay_lights_77@reddit

Nothing wrong with it at all. I’m not a “gamer”, but this was how I justified buying a PS5 Pro to my wife before the recent price increase. Now, I’m ready for GTA6 on release. It really is the only game franchise I’ve gotten a new gaming system for.

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Thenadamgoes@reddit

Dude I play games every day. I’m like 120 hours into crimson desert right now. I’m super excited for gta6.

Eeh. Firstly, nothing makes you sound like an “old lady” more than equating videogames to something only little kids would be excited for. Total out of touch mom “every game is a Nintendo” move there.

Secondly, GTA has always been a mature series. Sure plenty of young kids found a way to play the “do crime and bang hookers” simulator.

But the irony of a series like GTA being the poster child of controversy for its mature content being put in the same box as like a Mario game is wild.

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Millennial_Falcon_85@reddit

41 m here. I told my wife I’m taking off work the day it comes out to play it. It’s the only real chance I can get several hours in without the kids around while my old ass is also still awake 😂

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babaganoosh30@reddit

Im not excited, but i am curious to see just how big they are going to go with GTA6 as far as map size.

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phillyrat@reddit

Im excited about it - though I know I won’t play it, but I’ll still watch gameplay and reviews for sure.

Such_Impression_3417@reddit

As a 43 year old, i am very excited and my wife knows when it comes out on Xbox i will download it that day.

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papabear556@reddit

I couldn’t care less about GTA6 or GTA in general but when Fallout 4 was about to come out my wife unprompted said, “I’m about to be a fallout widow aren’t I?”

Haha defi not