[petercooper]

I think it's a bit like watching TV vs reading a book for a lot of people. When something is on a conveyor belt into your brain, it's easier to let it flow even if the experience is cheaper, whereas playing a game or reading a book requires a significantly extra level of 'participation'.

Of course, it could just be that I'm getting old, the dopamine hits from gaming aren't there as much anymore and that I'd rather watch skilled people at work ;-)