  I don't think so. Video games are the next step in entertainment to movies; no longer are we just the observer, but we are the participant. Don't let idiots tell you that you are a nerd for enjoying them; video games are awesome, as long as you don't waste lots of time on then.  Yeah, I concur. I think playing video games only makes you a nerd if you play them constantly, get a little TOO involved you know? Otherwise they're fine.