Can games be TOO fun?

Joe Boris · 2012-04-20T04:50:29

This question really troubles me sometimes. We all know that video games are just a distraction and a time-waster, like most entertainment, and can even sometimes cause actual harm when we get too involved. Sure it's nobody's fault but yours if you get so wrapped up in your game that you lose track of time and miss a little sleep, or chose to stay on your game when you have work to do because you'll miss the raid if you don't. But in the end, is it just better for us if we enjoy games less? And is there a point where a game can just be so involving that it's unhealthy to play? As far as entertainment forms go, I think video games are unique in the fact that they are limited only by the developers creativity and effort. So from the standpoint of a player and a human being, not a business, can a game be too fun?