Asking people if they play video games is kind of like asking people if they watch pornography. At first, there’s a significant hesitation to admit participation. Reassure your interlocutor that their answer won’t lead to a judgment on your part, and they talk freely about what they consider to be a serious hobby. At Columbia, video games, like marijuana, and frats, are a staple of college life: a symbol of experimentation mixed with extreme procrastination. Like other vices, video games are a confusing subject.
