Blueprints, besalel-
Let’s save judgments until you’ve actually seen and experienced what modern games have to offer instead of jerking your knees in reaction to the phrase “video/computer games”.
I’m sure I speak for the other gamers here as well when I say emphatically that gaming in and of it self is not a mindless waste of time. Google Jane McGonigal and Steven Johnson for more info on that point – good, well designed games can be extraordinarily taxing mentally. I also would point out that while I am a gamer, that’s just my hobby. I make time for my hobby after other obligations and pursuits are met.