I game, I don't think it's fair to say it's programming. Yes it can be addictive and unbalance your life, making you forgo other aspects of life which are more important, but compared to the other areas the programming aspect is pretty minimal. There are much worse vices out there, but I agree it is a vice. I found that as my income has gone up, the options for real-life go up, and the appeal of gaming has decreased.