The battle between the Video Game and Movie industry continues on, driven by Generation Z's preference for video games over movies. According to a 2024 report by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), a staggering 63% of Gen Z individuals prefer playing video games to watching films (compared
      • delirious_owl@discuss.onlineEnglish
        421·
        9 months ago

        Pretty sad. I guess this is why there’s a genocide going on.

        If people would spend that time doing something productive, the world would be a better place.

        • belathus@bookwormstory.socialEnglish
          5·
          9 months ago

          Oh? Would getting shot in the head protesing in Israel be more productive? I donno about you, but I work my ass off and would love to take some time at the end of the day with a game or movie. Unfortunately, I’m not rich enough to stop a genocide half a world away.

    • Encrypt-Keeper@lemmy.worldEnglish
      11·
      9 months ago

      Yes this. So many people don’t know that in all 50 states it actually becomes illegal to have fun after your 25th birthday.

    • leftytighty@slrpnk.netEnglish
      9·
      9 months ago

      that’s a little old to be playing with interactive entertainment which engages your strategic thinking and problem solving skills, passively consume some content like a grown adult instead