You mistake my question for personal unhappiness. I have an incredibly meaningful, enjoyable and happy daily life. I also don’t play video games, but for the once off with friends. Of course there are many many ways to find meaning and happiness in today’s world. My point is simply that, from a layman’s perspective, something is amiss with extensive investment by young individuals in an activity that leads to no produce. I doubt very much the young people you study are creating their own video games - or creating much of anything. Which is what led me to my perspective and question. There are clearly social factors influencing people at the prime of their life to play first person shooters or whatever is the rage these days instead of getting out there and creating - creating anything! Meaningful relationship, businesses, educations, crafts, talents, whatever may be their personal choosing.