Thats it, I quit.

[Incognitus]

I can only like a post once, but I would have liked it four times if I could have, for the bolded reasons:

I prefer to just be a loner and play my single player games.

For me, single player games are really where it's at. There's plenty of challenge built into single player games. Sure, a single player game's longevity isn't the greatest once I've solved every puzzle and finished every side-quest. But the fun, fulfilling games are very much replayable even if I've conquered them completely. See: many older RPGs, the Mario games, the Castlevania games (shout-out to Symphony of the Night), some Assassin's Creed games, etc.

What bloody hipster decided everyone should integrate social media/multiplayer in every bloody game?

Man, I would really like to know. It's pretty pervasive, isn't it? Everyone is getting on board with the social media stuff, not just the game companies. I just ordered some tea off Amazon. Amazon wanted me to tweet the purchase and share it with my friends. Who the **** cares that I just bought some tea? No one does! Likewise, who the **** cares that I just gained twelve achievements in WoW? No one does!

Frankly, I'm pretty afraid of the achievements they'll add to Final Fantasy VII: Remake.

Achievement unlocked! +10
Drank Your Goddamn Tea!!
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I play gatmes precisely so I dont have to deal with other people. Games for me a relaxing experiencing and to be enjoyed

I agree wholeheartedly. While I know every player out there isn't a complete scumbag---and I've met many quality individuals from playing multiplayer games---the scumbags tend to be the most visible and vocal, and tend to sacrifice the fun of others for their own amusement. It becomes more of a game of "stay-away-from-the-scumbags" for me than anything else, and really shoots in the foot the point of a MMO.

I dont want the stress of being competitive anymore against ... psychopaths.

Competition is good, but competition + scumbags is bad. I prefer couch multiplayer, with close friends whom I know won't rage or fume from a loss, when I want to hone my competitive edge. If they become a scumbag, well... there are consequences of that. There are also benefits, like being able to kick them out and the pleasure of never inviting them to my home again. It's a guaranteed lifetime ban---a ban for which I don't have to report the player and pray the game-moderating staff get it right.