Quotes about Playing Games

We want everybody to act like adults, quit playing games, realize that it's not just my way or the highway. Votes: 3

Those market researchers... are playing games with you and me and with this entire country. Their so-called samples of opinion are no more accurate or reliable than my grandmother's big toe was when it came to predicting the weather. Votes: 3

Most of the people who had PCs did not have modems and could not use those PCs as communicating devices. They really were using them for spreadsheets or word processing or storing recipes or playing games or what have you. Votes: 3

Another thing I like to do is sit back and take in nature. To look at the birds, listen to their singing, go hiking, camping and jogging and running, walking along the beach, playing games and sometimes being alone with the great outdoors. It's very special to me. Votes: 3

Life is more fun if you play games. Votes: 2

It's a great day for a ball game; let's play two! Votes: 2

Video games are bad for you? That's what they said about rock-n-roll. Votes: 2

The essence of a role-playing game is that it is a group, cooperative experience. Votes: 2

You must invent your own games and teach us old ones how to play. Votes: 2

No human being is innocent, but there is a class of innocent human actions called Games. Votes: 2

It should be noted that children at play are not playing about; their games should be seen as their most serious-minded activity. Votes: 2

Players lose you games, not tactics. There's so much crap talked about tactics by people who barely know how to win at dominoes. Votes: 2

I mean I'm talking about playing games, about imagining other people, and it's part of the way that it helps you actually see the world. Votes: 2

Never idealize others. They will never live up to your expectations. Don't over-analyze your relationships. Stop playing games. A growing relationship can only be nurtured by genuineness. Votes: 2

I mean we all played as kids. You play games, you take on different characters, you imitate; the fun and the love of play has never left me. Votes: 2

Games give you a chance to excel, and if you're playing in good company you don't even mind if you lose because you had the enjoyment of the company during the course of the game. Votes: 2

Most of the exercise I get is from standing and walking around laboratory tables all day. I derive more benefit and entertainment from this than some of my friends and competitors get from playing games like golf. Votes: 2

We want playing our games to entertain people on many different levels. Deeper down, I want to make a connection with the player, and it's the way, to me, of saying to the person playing the game that they're not alone in the world. Votes: 2

I was anxious to get started, There was so much anticipation. I wanted to get in the routine of playing games. It was just nice to be on a team, not competing against these guys in camp [but] trying to work together to win. Votes: 2

For a long time at Nintendo we didn't focus as much on online play because for many years doing so would have limited the size of the audience that could enjoy those features. But certainly now we see that so many people are connected to the Internet. It opens up a tremendous amount of possibilities. Votes: 2

It seems to me an utterly futile task to prescribe rules and limitations for the conduct of war. War is not a game; hence one cannot wage war by rules as one would in playing games. Our fight must be against war itself. The masses of people can most effectively fight the institution of war by establishing an organization for the absolute refusal of military service. Votes: 2

There's a difference between fair game and playing games. Votes: 1

I've been playing games for 30 years, and I've been a hard-core gamer. Votes: 1

When the computer and tablets are all about playing games, that's not interesting to me. Votes: 1

Everybody is playing games. There are games now for pretty much every age, every demographic. Votes: 1

I don't get nervous in any situation. There's no such thing as nerves when you're playing games. Votes: 1

By playing games you can artificially speed up your learning curve to develop the right kind of thought processes. Votes: 1

To me, God comes first, my family come second. If I fail at those two, I'm just playing games. Votes: 1

Poker is a charismatic game. People who are larger than life play poker and make their living from playing games and hustling. Votes: 1

I think the reason that I like so many different games is because I like the way my brain works when I'm playing games. It's more fun. Votes: 1

The Sudanese government has been playing games with the world, with the Africa Union, in particular, have been playing for time in order to conclude its mission of ethnic cleansing in the Sudan. Votes: 1

We've been playing games since humanity had civilization - there is something primal about our desire and our ability to play games. It's so deep-seated that it can bypass latter-day cultural norms and biases. Votes: 1

I grew up playing games, and I remember Christmas 1981 when my dad got us an Intellivision, and we all sat around and played 'Astrosmash' for hours on end. It was a big part of my youth. Votes: 1

Maybe we adults idealize our own red-rover days, the hot afternoons spent playing games that required no coaches, eating foods that involved no nutrition, getting dirty in whole new ways and rarely glancing in the direction of a screen of any kind. Votes: 1

Acting is a really simple job - it's just hard to do. You just have to be that person with their background in that situation. That's all it is. My kids do it all the time when they're dressing up and playing games. Votes: 1

Take a look at your natural river. What are you? Stop playing games with yourself. Where's your river going? Are you riding with it? Or are you rowing against it? Don't you see that there is no effort if you're riding with your river? Votes: 1

I've always been a fan of Nintendo. My first memories of playing games are on my Nintendo 64 with 'Mario Kart,' so when I found out that Nintendo 3DS made a fashion game, I was drawn to it. 'Style Savvy Trendsetters' is great because anyone can play it. Votes: 1

People talk about games and loneliness - it's a lonely activity. I didn't understand that. 'Gears of War' was the first multiplayer game for me that I enjoyed. But I wasn't sad. I liked being alone. I liked playing games by myself. I had lots of companionship at the house. Votes: 1

President Obama has outsourced a major portion of the U.S. space program to the Russians. That's national policy. Taxpayer money. So let's stop playing games with this outsourcing distortion and talk about the fact that when we need is a president that knows how to manage big enterprise and create jobs. Votes: 1

I have three younger siblings, so the four of us were outside all the time after school playing games, making up games. My sister made up a game called 'roof ball.' We'd play that constantly. She always beat me in it, and it made me very mad. But we were outside all the time. Votes: 1

I like playing sport, and I like doing physical stuff. I like hiking and I like climbing and I like playing sport. I do a lot. But I don't like the term 'exercising.' I feel like with sport, you're playing games. But with exercise, you're literally just trying to stop yourself from dying too young. It's weird. Votes: 1

At a time when the GOP is playing games with the debt limit, a member of the Supreme Court is refusing to recuse himself from matters he has a financial interest in, and middle class incomes are stagnant, many want to change the subject. I don't. This was a prank, and a silly one. I'm focused on my work. Votes: 1

Trip Hawkins - and this was the early 1980s - was saying there's going to be a day when everyone has a computer and they're going to want to do more on it, including playing games. So he started up a company, EA Sports, and he was going to have three games, football, basketball and baseball. So I was the football game. Votes: 1

I've spent hours playing video games. Votes: 0

People don't just stop playing Facebook games. They divorce them. Votes: 0

My whole career I'm used to playing a lot of games. Votes: 0

I'm going to be honest, playing in D-League games is tough. Votes: 0

My place of refuge is definitely watching movies and playing video games. Votes: 0

Nobody will admit to playing power games in relationships, but they do. Votes: 0

I grew up nerdy, scrawny, playing video games, and getting picked on. Votes: 0

I'm not playing for the All-Star Game, I'm playing to win games. Votes: 0

Life is a game played on us while we are playing other games. Votes: 0

I'm a comic geek, I love playing video games and I love reading comics. Votes: 0

I make funny videos of me playing video games, and I share those moments. Votes: 0

Games that make you feel good about yourself are good games to be playing. Votes: 0

I'm a very competitive person, whether it's school, baseball or even playing video games. Votes: 0

I just keep thinking about putting up good numbers, playing hard and winning games. Votes: 0

I've got Pacman, Galaga, Galaxian, Daytona 500. Those are the games I grew up playing. Votes: 0

I remember playing 'Mortal Kombat' when I was a kid and the other 'Tekken'-style games. Votes: 0

We're playing those mind games together, pushing the barriers, planting seeds, playing the mind guerilla. Votes: 0

I get a lot more confidence winning games playing defense than winning the run-and-gun game. Votes: 0

When the computer and tablets are all about playing games, thats not interesting to me. Votes: 0

Video games paid for my house. What am I saying? Go ahead and keep playing! Votes: 0

It's fool's gold if you are winning games and are not playing the right way. Votes: 0

Everything is very black and white for me. I don't really like playing mind games. Votes: 0

Man is a game playing animal and a computer is another way to play games. Votes: 0

If we were being attached by space aliens, we wouldn't be playing these kinds of games. Votes: 0

I do love playing games, but once I have a girlfriend, she will be my princess. Votes: 0

I'll win more games playing everyday in the outfield than I will pitching every fourth day. Votes: 0

Playing video games is something I enjoy in my spare time. I'm a gamer, always have been. Votes: 0

We are moving away from myths and toward fantasy role-playing games, away from movies and toward videogames. Votes: 0

My activities tend to revolve around crossword puzzles, reading and playing piano and games with my friends. Votes: 0

Playing 10 years in the NHL, almost 600 games, there's going to be some wear and tear for everybody. Votes: 0

I'm a competitive type of person, whether it's playing a game of basketball or playing business games. Votes: 0

I love playing video games, but I'm regularly disappointed in the limited and limiting ways women are represented. Votes: 0

I did spend much of my 20s sitting on a couch playing video games and ordering disgusting food. Votes: 0

What people really need and demand from life is not wealth, comfort, or esteem, but games worth playing Votes: 0

My parents said that sitting at home playing video games all day won't bring you anywhere in life. Votes: 0

I have been playing games since I was about 6, and they've always been a big hobby of mine. Votes: 0

Armada d6' proves that some of the best games out there are still being playing on your tabletop. Votes: 0

Some of the roots of role-playing games (RPGs) are grounded in clinical and academic role assumption and role-playing exercises. Votes: 0

Scientists have shown that pigs are capable of playing simple video games, learning from each other, and even learning names. Votes: 0

There's a difference between playing and playing games. The former is an act of joy, the latter — an act. Votes: 0

If you're going to play at all, you're out to win. Baseball, board games, playing Jeopardy, I hate to lose. Votes: 0

I love my home, just playing games and just sleeping. No matter where you go, nothing is better than sleeping. Votes: 0

My place of refuge is definitely watching movies and playing video games. I know that's kind of hard to fathom. Votes: 0

Be a bit of a challenge; not because you're playing games but because you realize you're worth the extra effort. Votes: 0

I'll cheerfully confess to spending a lot of time playing completely disgusting computer games that have no redeeming social value. Votes: 0

The Democrats are standing on one side, and the Republicans are playing games on the other. Both sides are playing games. Votes: 0

It's funny how you can know your friends so well, but you still end up playing the same games with them. Votes: 0

I didn't grow up playing video games. I grew up catching crawdads in the creek and minnows and lizards and snakes. Votes: 0

I watch NFL football on Sundays. I enjoy gaming with friends, meaning role-playing games; I still enjoy going to conventions and traveling. Votes: 0

I still think most writers are just kids who refuse to grow up. We're still playing imaginary games, with our imaginary friends. Votes: 0

Whenever I'm around my guy friends, I'm always playing video games. I've always enjoyed the graphics side of them, how they look. Votes: 0

I'm worried about doing my best, playing to my potential, helping out my teammates, and trying to win games for the Giants. Votes: 0

Just spend a few more months playing video games. That hand-eye coordination will come in handy when you get to third base. Votes: 0

I'm a huge 'Call of Duty' fan, 'Minecraft' and all those kinds of video games. I'm constantly playing video games every day. Votes: 0

Games are won by players who focus on the playing field -- not by those whose eyes are glued to the scoreboard. Votes: 0

Stop playing verbal games with me, madam, or I shall go out into that ballroom, find your mother, and bring her here Votes: 0

Certainly we're not satisfied with just winning games. We've been playing some pretty good hockey, but we think we can play much better. Votes: 0

I don't remember not playing games. I think my pre-industry experience is me building LEGO houses and wishing people would go through them. Votes: 0

I love playing video games. I love listening to music. Just surfing the web. Facebook, Twitter, keeping in touch with people from home. Votes: 0

Desi, babe. Still playing your little games, I see. Now why don't you be a good Daimon and show yourself to me? (Kyrian) Votes: 0

And even if she says no, and really means yes, then quite frankly she's playing games and isn't worth the price of dinner. Votes: 0

Some games are fun even when you lose. Even when you know you're going to lose before you start. It's fun just playing them. Votes: 0

I loved playing computer games. I used to be one of the top World of War-crafters in the world for a couple of years. Votes: 0

I absolutely knew that I wanted to play role-playing games when I saw a friend of mine playing 'Bard's Tale 2' on his Commodore 64. Votes: 0

I started playing video games, and in 1978 I discovered Dungeons & Dragons and started game-mastering and writing my own adventures and creating my own worlds. Votes: 0

The teachers thought there was something wrong with me because I wouldn't talk to other kids. I was almost playing mind games with them. Votes: 0

When we are playing [games], we are stretching our emotional expressive ranges, loosening up our biochemical flow of information, getting unstuck, and healing our feelings. Votes: 0

Life must be lived as play, playing certain games, making sacrifices, singing and dancing, and then a man will be able to propitiate the gods. Votes: 0

I knew I was never going to play professional sport, but I loved playing and I went to all the games I could afford to. Votes: 0

My brother and I are always playing F1 on the PlayStation and now I am going to be in one of those cars on the games! Votes: 0

I really do miss playing basketball. I don't play a lot of pick-up games. But I do like using basketball as a form of cross training. Votes: 0

My real experience with video games was watching other people play. That's why a lot of my work isn't really about playing. It's about watching video games. Votes: 0

In international football you have 10 games a season, with players from different clubs. There's no time for proper coaching; they're just recovering from playing on the Saturday. Votes: 0

I would certainly end up forever crying the blues into a coffee cup in a park for old men playing chess or silly games of some sort. Votes: 0

I would like the world to remember me as the guy who really enjoyed playing games and sharing his knowledge and his fun pastimes with everybody else. Votes: 0

I didn't play or like a lot of board games as a child. I liked playing with my G.I. Joes and making up adventures for them. Votes: 0

I've been playing the Wolfenstein games since I was a kid, and feel that their outlandish sensibility has deeply influenced my own writing and directing throughout my career. Votes: 0

There are plenty of skills I've learned from playing video games. It's more interactive than watching TV, because there are problems to solve as you're using your brain. Votes: 0

He was through playing games. When it came to Soteria, he had no sense of humor whatsoever. Anyone who threatened her, ended their life. It was that simple. Votes: 0

Business is a game, and as with all games, the team that puts the best people on the field and gets them playing together wins. It's that simple. Votes: 0

Have McNab take the edge if you need one. Can he handle bad cop?" "He does it really well during personal role-playing games when I'm the reluctant witness. Votes: 0

Dropping the news to my parents that I was skipping my 'dream education' at Chalmers to sit at home recording videos while playing video games was not easy. Votes: 0

Americans make money by playing `money games,' namely mergers, acquisitions, by simply moving money back and forth ... instead of creating and producing goods with some actual value. Votes: 0

Of all the games I've done, the only time I've ever lost my voice was on 'Call Of Duty 2,' playing a rasping Russian captain on the Stalingrad level. Votes: 0

I like the first-person games, but I like the two-person element in terms of playing basketball games with my friends. That's a good time; we have tournaments and things. Votes: 0

I spent my childhood scrambling round badgers and foxes and playing fantastic country kid games like knocking on people's doors and running away. God that was a good game. Votes: 0

I have friends who come to the Australia Zoo, and it's just, instead of playing video games, we get to hug and kiss a giraffe or walk a tiger. Votes: 0

I love football. The games are a pure rush. By the time I'm done playing, I want to be among the best tight ends ever to play the game. Votes: 0

The captain was a good chess player, and the games were always interesting. Yossarian had stopped playing chess with him because the games were so interesting they were foolish. Votes: 0

I was at the tail end of the family. The next brother along was already seven years older than me. I remember growing up by myself, playing games by myself. Votes: 0

The next time you're mad at me, talk to me,' he said. 'Don't shut me out. I don't like playing games. And by the way, I had a great time, too. Votes: 0

I think a lot of people feel that they are just not listened to, and that the politicians in Washington are just playing games with each other and forgetting about their constituents. Votes: 0

When you're connected to a source and to each other through conversation, through making love, through meditation, playing games with your kids, all that stuff, then your self-esteem's going to go up. Votes: 0

As soon as the mind and mind identification return; you're no longer yourself but a mental image of yourself, and you start playing games and roles again to get your ego needs met. Votes: 0

It may have once been true that computer games encouraged us to interact more with machines than with each other. But if you still think of gamers as loners, then you're not playing games. Votes: 0

By no means do I think that playing games online is wrong or rude. However, constantly sending requests is an act of bad manners as well as being very annoying to the one receiving them. Votes: 0

Initially it was a fascination for Tolkienesque Fantasy, and role-playing games, with time I realized that it was the mythological elements that fascinated me the most, so I moved more and more in that direction. Votes: 0