Importance of Gaming

Some very popular games have no narrative whatsoever; people play these particular games for visceral, emotional reasons more than anything else. It's a shame for me because I enjoy a compelling story, but most games these days have a "plot" that could've been written by a five-year old, or have none by design.

Gaming is important economically, as it is often a driver for the creation and adoption of new technology, and it keeps a lot of people in work. Concerning the individual, I can only speak for myself. While I do enjoy several games and genres, I could probably live without games with no trouble at all. I prefer to create my own worlds and my own scenarios rather than immerse myself in yet another (often shoddily put-together) sequel. For me, that is a more productive use of my time.

Jam it back in, in the dark.