I feel like there was probably some other reason you were getting grounded than just "playing too much".

My parents used to tell me to do things like chores but I wouldn't because I was in the middle of a match or something like that. If anything, that sounds more realistic than just getting grounded for "playing too much".

Beep boop.

I give him the benefit of the doubt and I'll assume his parents just aren't "technically inclined." Maybe the type who would say "you spend too much playing games" then spend a couple hours watching T.V.