Why Gamer-Rage Sucks

Okay, so this is basically what our ps3 controller looks like after the boyfriend was finished with it. Unfortunately that isn't the actual picture because the roomie had thrown it away before I could take a picture with my phone. I had gone outside for a cig to calm myself down after Alex's temper tantrum.

I will never fully understand gamer rage. I get frustrated just like anyone else, but I know when to put down the controller and take a break, before trying again. I had a feeling that something was going to get broken tonight. On Assassin's Creed, there's a section of the game where you have to fight your way out of a room and then chase your target through the town and kill him. Well, it took me about 2 hours to complete that very same level yesterday. So when Alex was trying to do it, I knew there would be trouble. He has no patience. I honestly think people who lack patience should not play video games because they just wind up with gamer rage and ruining the fun for everyone.

So he tried a couple times and died, before he started getting so frustrated that he could no longer navigate the character because he was so frustrated. I suggested he pause it, eat dinner and go back to it. He ignored me. He tried a few more times and threw the controller. I reminded him that I told him it was a hard level, and suggested taking a break again. He then procedes to try a few more times before Gamer Rage fully set in and he screamed at the TV and snapped the controller in half.

This was upsetting to me for a few reasons.
1. I don't like it when people are upset and anger scares me.
2. He broke the controller thus, I can't play until he gets another one.
3. This will probably happen again soon.

So I went outside to smoke a cigarette and cry a bit. I cried because of the reason's stated above. Part of me didn't even want to go inside. Eventually I went back in, the boyfriend had apparently smashed a dish on the kitchen floor and went to take a shower. The roomie was also rather upset about the situation, she cleaned up the mess and went to bed.

Alex came out and appologized, admitting that a grown man shouldn't act this way and everything, but in reality, I don't think he should play these games. I don't think he should play anything that frustrates him, if he cannot have the patience to work out he problems instead of throwing a fit. It didn't solve anything. All it did was ruin everyone's night.

So those of you with gamer rage issues, quit gaming or stfu.

Because this makes you look like an asshole.

~Peace Love and pixie giggles~
Shuvanni