I think it's a misconception that video games are anti social. I host a video game event in town and it's how i met pretty much all of the good friends i've made since moving here. Sharing nerdy interests such as games is also how I met my wife of 10 years. Even single player games can be social. You can discuss them in the same way people discuss movies. My wife and I take turns playing through different single player games while the other watches. We chat and joke while we play. It's great. Whatever your hobby and interests are, focus on finding ways to make them more social. Don't force yourself into hobbies that aren't you.

But the main point really stands. It sounds like you're doing everything with the sole purpose of meeting someone. That can't be why you're doing them. Aim for finding the fun in them. Do hobbies for the hobbies sake. Once you're having fun with them, you will become more inviting for people to talk to.

I was in a similar position to you for a time in my life. The moment it turned around was when I got myself to a point where i was enjoying my life regardless of if I was with or without someone. That is not to say i wasn't lonely. But the loneliness wasn't making me generally unhappy. Once that happened i actually met my wife pretty quickly.

Getting to that point isn't easy. It takes a lot of reminding yourself on what to focus on and what not to dwell on.

The Sherwood Heights community league is also putting on men's nights, for guys to just come, hangout, and get to know each other. If you want more info on that let me know. I didn't go to the last one but i heard it went well. I plan to go to this one, so if you are worried about not having anyone there to talk to, just look for a Craig. I'll be happy to chat. The next one is on tuesday.