Vacuosity

Isn't it amazing how much time you can waste playing video games? (Those of you who aren't gamers can compare it to any other activity you do that is completely unproductive and absolutely time-consuming, such as watching television, or listening to morning radio.) The other night, I knew I should go to bed, but instead, stayed awake until three playing Bubble Bobble. I had to get up at 6:30.

I just blew off an hour playing a generic version of Bust a Move. It's not even that good. And I'm already planning to play a PC version of Pang.

I think the appeal is that they are totally engrossing. I don't think about work, about money or long-term plans. Nothing too stressful but the in-the-moment satisfaction of blasting, popping, dodging and scoring.

I just saw an email from Fast Company with a quote from some bigwhig CEO saying that there's a huge opportunity right now in entertainment, and I thought "Well, du-uh." Escapism is now a way of life.

posted by David @ 10:51 p.m.