The most life-affirming thing you can do in a video game is to die. The second most life-affirming thing you can do is to kill someone else.
Life is a game, play it; life is a challenge, meet it; life is an opportunity, capture it.
Life is like a game of cards. The hand that is dealt you represents determinism; the way you play it is free will.
Gamers always believe that an epic win is possible and that it's always worth trying, and trying now.
To be successful in gaming, you've got to have a competitive spirit. You've got to want to compete.