So, apparently, Gamer Night is the new self-care trend that’s sweeping the nation. Move over meditation and yoga, because apparently, the key to improving your mental wellbeing is to gather with your buddies and smash buttons on a controller for hours on end.
Whether you’re into Destiny 2, Overwatch, Elden Ring, or just watching someone else play on Twitch (because who needs actual real-life hobbies, am I right?), Gamer Night is the place to be. Forget dinner parties or movie nights, because nothing says “I’m an adult who has their life together” like spending your Friday night yelling obscenities at your friends over a game of Mario Kart.
I mean, who needs therapy when you can just log on to your console and shoot some virtual enemies, am I right? Because nothing says “I’m dealing with my emotions in a healthy way” like rage-quitting a game of Call of Duty because a 12-year-old with a screen name like xXxSniper420xXx keeps sniping you from across the map.
But hey, who am I to judge? If spending hours glued to a screen, ignoring the outside world, and living vicariously through a pixelated character brings you joy, then more power to you. Just make sure to take a break every now and then to remember what the sun looks like.
And let’s not forget the social benefits of Gamer Night. Because nothing says “I’m building meaningful connections with others” like trash-talking your best friend because they beat you in Super Smash Bros for the tenth time in a row. Who needs deep conversations and emotional vulnerability when you can just bond over a shared love of virtual violence and chaos?
In all seriousness, though, there is something to be said about the power of gaming to bring people together. It’s a unique way to connect with others, let off steam, and just have a good time. So, if Gamer Night is your thing, then go for it. Just remember to balance it out with some real-life interactions every now and then. Because as fun as it is to defeat your friends in a virtual battle, nothing beats the feeling of sharing a laugh and making memories in the real world.