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I've been playing video games since I was a teenager (shocking, indeed). While I play significantly less often than I did back then, I still get quite a bit of joy from the occasional Battlefield 4 match.
It's really meditative. You can get into a sort of consumptive/creative[1] mix where you're both thinking and not thinking, acting strategically and automatically. It's fun but still a bit challenging.
Yes, there are real downsides to video games. They are a time sink and will suck up more energy and motivation than they should. But taken in moderation, they can bring great joy.
Some ones I've enjoyed recently:
Last updated Fri Feb 18 2022 in Berkeley, CA
1: /thought/consumption-and-creation.gmi
2: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1127500/Mini_Motorways/