Facing Reality

I always knew this time would come, a necessary step I have to take for my own sake: I'm quitting gaming forever

Why

1. Lost interest - The fun faded over time. Gaming feels like a repetitive chore: objective, reward, repeat. It's not enjoyable anymore.

2. Health - In late 2023, I was diagnosed with glaucoma. Years of staring at screens for hours damaged my vision significantly. I need to protect what vision I have left.

Timeline

• 2006: Started on a Compaq laptop with Command & Conquer, Counter-Strike, Zombie Shooter
• 2007 PS2: Collected huge amount of game CDs, finished one after another
• 2008 GBA/PSP: Got into Pokémon series
• 2013 PS4: Played Call of Duty, Battlefield, FIFA with online friends
• COVID: Sold my Gaming PC to survive
• 2025: Built a new PC, but the gaming excitement never came back

Favorite category: Shooters

To My Gaming Friends

To everyone I've played with over the years: thank you for the memories. The late-night grind, the intense matches, and the random Discord laughs—you made the journey worth it.

What's Next

• Career: Pursuing cloud computing
• Fitness: Starting calisthenics, considering self-defense martial arts
• Health: Protecting my vision

Gaming was a big part of my life, but it's time to move on. Loukazou signing out.