cs:go, dota2, battle royals(pubg,fortnite)– games for degenerates

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Thank you for your attention, looking forward to your response, opponent!

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1. Playing trendy games is not a problem

The argument that people play popular games just because they are trendy is meaningless. There is nothing wrong with playing popular games, as it only proves their quality and appeal. Most gamers do not choose a game just because it is popular; they play it because it brings them enjoyment, challenge, or a new gaming experience.

2. Time spent in a game is a personal choice

Yes, some people spend hundreds of hours playing games, but that is their personal decision.

Many of these games do not have a story mode, and that is completely fine. However, for example, Dota 2 has a deep and fascinating lore.

3. Incorrect use of terms

You misused some terms:

Grinder – someone who repeatedly performs the same tasks to earn XP or in-game resources.

Gamer – not just someone who plays video games, but also board RPGs or skill-based card games.

Microtransactions – virtual purchases made inside games (apps) using real money. They can be either cosmetic (not affecting gameplay) or Pay-to-Win (giving an in-game advantage). However, in the games you mentioned, microtransactions are mostly cosmetic, and players have the choice to buy skins or not.

4. Gaming has real benefits

Video games develop reaction speed, strategic thinking, creativity, quick decision-making, and teamwork skills. Esports is already recognized as an official discipline, and many professional players build successful careers that enhance their analytical skills and provide financial stability.

You claim that there’s nothing wrong with playing popular games. But let’s analyze: why do people choose these games? In most cases, it’s not because they have deep storytelling or complex game design, but simply because they are trending. People follow trends without questioning whether these games bring them any real value or if they are just time fillers.

Wouldn’t it be wiser to spend this time on something truly meaningful? For example:

Yes, everyone has the freedom to choose how to spend their time. But the real question is: do they manage it wisely?

These games can be compared to walking the same streets every day. You walked there yesterday, and today you’re taking the same route again. Is it enjoyable? Perhaps. Is it beneficial? Clearly not.

I don’t judge people who play these games, but let’s be honest: if you spend hours doing the same thing every day without gaining anything valuable beyond temporary pleasure, isn’t that a problem?

My opponent argued that I misused the term "grinder," saying it only refers to farming experience and resources. But let’s consider a real example:

Isn’t this grinding? It’s a repetitive cycle of the same actions with no real-world development. They are leveling up their account, not themselves.

4. Games can be beneficial, but not all of them

Video games are a form of art, and some of them are true masterpieces. Red Dead Redemption, for example, isn’t just entertainment—it’s an immersive story, a visualized experience of the late 19th century, offering deep emotions and new knowledge. However, many popular multiplayer games provide nothing but short-term gratification. They don’t teach, they don’t develop—they just consume time.

Well, I will hope and wait for your answer. I am really interested in how you will counterargue