I play games because real life is hard. I play games because they are fun. I play games because it's one of the few places I'm in control. I play games because the feedback is limited to a small window, and not a buzz of overpowering noise that invades my skull. I play games because I can analyse their rules and understand them, and work within them knowing exactly what to expect. I play games because there I can succeed.
The Daedalus Project - Addiction