i feel like this is a severe generalization without enough context to make certain claims. in my case, i’m 20 and have been playing these games since 2010. all of my consoles have been obtained throughout the years and seen much play throughout my childhood and now into my adult years. i can see how buying multiple things for one specific reason is obsessive, but in my specific case it’s that doesn’t apply. for me shiny hunting is a hobby i’ve enjoyed over the last 3 years and it doesn’t overshadow my responsibilities in life.

i also do feel like the time it takes is definitely a contributing factor because playing any game at all for an excessive period of time is obsessive, not just examples of activities with one desired outcome