Anyone else watch TV while gaming?

[The 1 2 P]

I don't do this but I have a friend who insist on watching Hula while playing games. I personally like to focus on one or the other.

[joshnickerson]

I generally only do this if I'm playing a handheld, particularly RPGs where you have to grind for levels. I've probably leveled up hundreds of Pokemon while watching TV.

[heybtbm]

Every single Nintendo DS RPG I've finished has been played during NFL games. It's the perfect genre and system for watching TV. During a commercial or time out I open the DS and pick up where I left off. Love that standby mode.

[Cryomancer]

I'm boosting Red Faction on xbox live as I post this. I've got a laptop in front of the TV now so it's pretty easy to do. I'll watch stuff a lot when doing boosting, as it's often like right now where I can literally do my part one handed or by staying still.

[Kitsune Sniper]

I like to play stuff with DVD commentaries in the background.

I'm weird like that.

[Johnny_Rock]

I like to play stuff with DVD commentaries in the background.

I'm weird like that.

I've been doing that lately too. I absolutely love commentaries. I'm probably going to run through most of the John Carpenter/Kurt Russel ones this week and maybe John Waters' as well.

[LaughingMAN.S9]

i listen to music usually when im gaming

[kedawa]

I like having something on the television when I'm playing online games. I mostly just leave it on the news channels or the space channel, and pay attention to it during lulls in gameplay.

[SteveSpeeze]

I find videogames to be less than exciting.
Solve that problem by watching TV at the same time.

I play my videogame on my main tv-- and also watch live television on a smaller set setting right next to it. Anyone else do the same thing?

I watch movies while im waiting for raids to start on warcraft.

[Korppi]

Don't think I've ever done that, possibly once or twice. A game isn't worth playing or TV show worth watching if I can do both at same time. Bad habit, in my opinion, can't see anyone really enjoying it.

[NYLatenite]

I do that a lot when I'm playing a game but still want to keep tabs on something (sporting event, waiting for a specific news segment, etc) - For the most part, I'm paying attention to the game, but listening for a cue to switch my attention to the tv.

Also, in a mmo, I'll often watch tv during those endless grind or travel times!

[frogofdeath]

Only while playing GBA or DS. My house isn't big enough for two televisions, but even if it were, can't say I would play a home console and watch a series or movie at the same time.

[CapnCrunch53]

Personally I don't watch TV while I game since my room isn't set up that way, but if I really wanted to I would change my setup for it. I don't watch a lot of TV, and what I do watch is usually stuff I want to give my full attention (like Community or BSG).

What I do listen to while gaming though is podcasts. Sometimes I listen to a podcast to pass the time (for example, I listen to one about game music while playing Zelda: Ancient Stone Tablets since I'm already familiar with the music in that game). Often it's more that I'm playing the game to pass time while listening to my podcast; in particular I like playing through Super Mario World, mindlessly driving in a GTA game, or beating a long race in Forza while doing this. It's hard for me to sit idle while listening to a podcast. When I'm playing a game for the first time though I typically don't like distractions because I want to get the full experience, including the game's music and everything.

[hbkprm]

i got picture in picture on my tv and i do the tv and games at the same time sometimes

[Ludwig]

With shooters i put on some metal, otherwise i can't concentrate. On the other hand i do not tolerate any kind of distraction in any other games. I also love commentaries, but i actually actively listen to them.

[Nirvana]

I typically play fighting games, and if I'm not playing online, then I'm in training mode. Usually I'll have NFL Network on my TV at the same time.

[SteveSpeeze]

I have a friend named corey who has a scary but cool game room.
its pretty much a living room with 3 of the biggest flatscreens money can buy.
one on the left wall,, one in the middle,, one on the right wall. all matching.
he has a computer, xbox 360 and neo geo if i remember right.
but when he plays online games like warcraft.. its insane.
IMO thats going alittle too far.

I still use a GX tv next to my bed with a snes hooked up.
Nothing beats a good game of Pugley's scavenger hunt before bed lol.