Why are video games enjoyable?

Well obviously the actual games/stories itself are enjoyable. I like to play with my friends/clan and just be able to have a good time. I play a lot of FPS's and I love spending my time shooting people in the heads. :) Plus, when I'm bored, it gives me something to do that I can actually stay focused on.

Most games are only worthwhile if tthey have a decent plot

that being said think of a video game as an interactive movie not only is it fun to watch but it provides a decent challange as well.

In fact most games these day have alternate endings ensuring that players will play through multiple times

aside from those two things also tak into account that you get to do things you would probally NEVER get to do otherwise. Running from a boulder? sure uncharted and tomb raider have that

wanna shoot some zombies? play resident evil or deadrising.

Fighting Massive monsters with a sword? go on and play a zelda game.

all of these things (and alot more) are possible in video games. just don't get too engrosed and fall in love with the chartacters or somthing :)

Other than the obvious, it's because REALITY DOESN'T MEASURE UP TO VIDEO GAMES. Reality is full of double-standards and breaks from the rules. Random chance is downplayed and power is given to the player. The real American Dream lays in a video game, where anyone can truly become a level 70 warlock, own their own home, or make decisions that impact the country. You can learn skills that have no purpose in reality and for a much cheaper price.

Get away from real life.

It's a place to go and hang out with your friends.

You don't have to worry about paying the bills, making rent.

Getting to work on time.

Just kill some bitches.

An escape from reality, for most, I'd guess. "I'm failing 2 classes! Let's shoot up some mother *******!" It feel like sucess from doing little to nothing ( I see threw their scheme with there "achevements" e.e