Do you take vacation time for video game releases?

SethMurphy · 07-08-2025, 03:03 PM

This is something that always struck me as weird. With NCAA 26 dropping this week a lot of people over on Operation Sports mention they time they take off for the release. Whether a day or a week, I find it absolutely insane to take time off for a video game.

If you are a streamer who generates income from playing, I get it, that's work. But just as someone who wants to play a lot, it's wild to me to take vacation for a game.

What say the masses?

asujbl · 07-08-2025, 03:04 PM

This is how poors become poors

glen87 · 07-08-2025, 03:04 PM

check with FullTritty he is the resident expert on taking days off from work for ~~random~~ unneccessary reasons

bigdog2003 · 07-08-2025, 03:10 PM

I don't even take vacation time off to go on vacations, why would I take it off to play video games? Plus, the only system I have is a SNES classic that I modded to play every game ever released on the SNES.

BostonNut · 07-08-2025, 03:26 PM

auctionjmm · 07-08-2025, 04:11 PM

I used to take days off for card breaks back when I was doing it a lot. Hard to get through 10-15 cases of Heritage when work gets in the way. I remember a lot of folks here used to do it too before wax prices dwarfed that business model. I'm not a gamer but I feel like it's a similar concept?

NYBBFAN · 07-08-2025, 04:22 PM

Who is even aware of video game release dates after the age of 18?

majestik101 · 07-08-2025, 05:54 PM

No, but I once took a vacation for a LOTR trilogy one-night event/premiere of the Return of the King featuring a live via satellite introduction from Peter Jackson. That was about as nerdy as it gets with me.

Boo · 07-08-2025, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by majestik101

No, but I once took a vacation for a LOTR trilogy one-night event/premiere of the Return of the King featuring a live via satellite introduction from Peter Jackson. That was about as nerdy as it gets with me.

majestik101 · 07-08-2025, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Boo

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fulltritty · 07-08-2025, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by glen87

check with FullTritty he is the resident expert on taking days off from work for ~~random~~ unneccessary reasons

I have never taken time off for a video game release.

I rarely play video games anymore as it is.

Bosoxfan5990 · 07-08-2025, 07:42 PM

I skipped classes in college for a couple new releases.

I can't remember the last time I played a video game, nevermind entertaining the thought of taking a day off work to do so.

Boo · 07-08-2025, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bosoxfan5990

I skipped classes in college for a couple new releases.

I can't remember the last time I played a video game, nevermind entertaining the thought of taking a day off work to do so.

Too hard for you to move from the computer chair at “work” to the couch to play a video game?

BostonNut · 07-08-2025, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Boo

Too hard for you to move from the computer chair at “work” to the couch to play a video game?

How old are you?

I’m pretty sure you can upload video games right to your desktop, Gramps.

Bosoxfan5990 · 07-08-2025, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Boo

Too hard for you to move from the computer chair at “work” to the couch to play a video game?

You think I have time for video games?

Hallco · 07-08-2025, 07:55 PM

No, but when my kids were young, we used to go to Walmart for the "midnight release" of certain games. Never on a weekend, always on a school and work night!

Yeah...I kind of miss it now that they are old!

BostonNut · 07-08-2025, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bosoxfan5990

You think I have time for video games?

Michael Scott had time to review movies while he was telemarketing so, yes.

Bosoxfan5990 · 07-08-2025, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BostonNut

Michael Scott had time to review movies while he was telemarketing so, yes.

I'm glad you think I'm as funny as Michael Scott.

BostonNut · 07-08-2025, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bosoxfan5990

I'm glad you think I'm as funny as Michael Scott.

I don’t.

Bosoxfan5990 · 07-08-2025, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BostonNut

I don’t.

Yeah you do

Giroux · 07-08-2025, 08:09 PM

*has 10k+ posts on a trading card message board*

"Who even has time for video games?"

jlzinck · 07-08-2025, 09:56 PM

Where is the "I'm an adult, what a stupid question?" Option

JosieD · 07-09-2025, 06:21 AM

I personally do not take time off for video game releases. If someone else wants to use their own personal time to do so, I say go for it. Have a wonderful day. Order take out. Drink your favorite beverage. Immerse yourself in the game.

TheHeel · 07-09-2025, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Giroux

*has 10k+ posts on a trading card message board*

"Who even has time for video games?"

This.

oldgoldy97 · 07-09-2025, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by TheHeel

This.

People are honestly almost never actually busy.

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07-08-2025, 03:03 PM	#1
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auctionjmm Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 9,875 auctionjmm	I used to take days off for card breaks back when I was doing it a lot. Hard to get through 10-15 cases of Heritage when work gets in the way. I remember a lot of folks here used to do it too before wax prices dwarfed that business model. I'm not a gamer but I feel like it's a similar concept?

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07-08-2025, 05:54 PM	#8
majestik101 Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Socially Distanced Posts: 42,284 majestik101	No, but I once took a vacation for a LOTR trilogy one-night event/premiere of the Return of the King featuring a live via satellite introduction from Peter Jackson. That was about as nerdy as it gets with me. __________________ "Watson alone sells for over $20" https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1182760

07-08-2025, 07:42 PM	#12
Bosoxfan5990 Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: MA Posts: 13,007 rossisportscards	I skipped classes in college for a couple new releases. I can't remember the last time I played a video game, nevermind entertaining the thought of taking a day off work to do so. __________________ X & IG: rossisportcards. Bethel Johnson & A. Vinatieri. "A Goldin Shower of sorrow and regret." -ninjacookies (11/25/24) "I'm back." -Bosoxfan5990 (2/8/25)

07-08-2025, 07:55 PM	#16
Hallco Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 7,777 hallco	No, but when my kids were young, we used to go to Walmart for the "midnight release" of certain games. Never on a weekend, always on a school and work night! Yeah...I kind of miss it now that they are old!

07-08-2025, 08:09 PM	#21
Giroux Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: USA Posts: 4,876 cardsgoingup	has 10k+ posts on a trading card message board "Who even has time for video games?"

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07-09-2025, 06:21 AM	#23
JosieD Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 33,530	I personally do not take time off for video game releases. If someone else wants to use their own personal time to do so, I say go for it. Have a wonderful day. Order take out. Drink your favorite beverage. Immerse yourself in the game. __________________ #TEAMConnor #TeamLeoneez Day of Breakfast successful! Thank you! instagram: @oldschoolboxbreaks