Why...hmm?

So as I'm sitting here in this Black-Ops lobby, I'm thinking to
myself...why do people play games?

I know why I do...I play games as a
hobby...it's something I do to pass some of the time I spend at home, when the
weather is wet, or when I just don't feel like going out and doing something. I
also play games, online especially, as a way of keeping in touch with some of
the people I rarely see anymore...it's good to play, just as it's good to meet
up with them to play football or something...the point is, I play it with mates
mainly...something to do.

But everybody has a different reason for
playing, right?

Some play games (such as runescape) because they're
dissapointed with their lives...earning exp and money in game gives them the
sense of achievement that their real lives lack somewhat! Others play as a form
of escapism, wanting nothing more than to be a hero! And some play only
Movie/Book licenses, simply wanting to be involved with their favourite
films...

The question is...why do you play your games?