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I think you should stop wasting your limited resources on games, and save the £56 towards a computer that you could learn to do something which might bring you in some revenue with.
I can speak from experience and say that gaming (like most hobbies) can actually lead directly to that. Been there, done that. More than once. It was worth about... $4500, I think it was? For just 2 months of work (and like 15 hours in a week, as I have annoying restrictions). And that was just my experience. For some, it leads to career opportunities, which will be worth way more than 5000. Game designers dont do their work for free, you know. It can be.... lucrative. As long as you dont get into a deal where some jerk screws you over, of course.
Funny part? This wasnt like a "go to college for 2 years and do lots of crap" to get the opportunity. It started because of a specific game I played alot and posted a video of. It's a long story. But needless to say, the cost of that game wasnt a "waste".
Any hobby can lead to unexpected (or sometimes, totally expected) opportunities... gaming is no exception, despite the derpy view the media likes to have of it. Of course, it's up to the individual to roll with any opportunities if they show (or search for them, if they want).
But even just things like mood-boosting benefits or relaxation can make something like this more than worth the price.
I think you should stop wasting your limited resources on games, and save the £56 towards a computer that you could learn to do something which might bring you in some revenue with.
Hmm, would an IMac run Unity, Blender, and Photoshop as well as other animation and other apps such as After Effects?
A Windows PC would cost considerably more than 56 quid.
A good one could be ten times that, I don't have the money.
But you can save, surely?
C’mon Rich, I’m sure you’re more than capable of doing the research to find that out for yourself.
On government benefits? You're joking right?
Apple's operating system will run Blender and Photoshop. If you don't have the money for Photoshop, you could always download the free GIMP and Inkscape.Hmm, would an IMac run Unity, Blender, and Photoshop as well as other animation and other apps such as After Effects?
@OkRad I've played some of the older Assassin's Creed games and couldn't get on with the controls to be honest.
I totally agree with you, many hobbies such as gaming can lead to making some money. I’m also well aware games designers “don’t do their work for free.” However, how many game designers or developers or testers etc do you know that work on a chrome book?
I think a half decent computer can definitely lead to learning which could lead to a career, no doubt about it and that could be a great way for someone who simply cannot secure paid physical work despite all their efforts, to make money.
My point is and you’re right “waste” was not a great choice of words, that for the price of a few games one could buy an actual used computer which has the horse power to run game development software, instead of spending the money on a few games. I’m minded of the story about giving a man a few fish to eat then he goes hungry, or teach him to fish so he can feed himself for life.