Maybe he plays other games for fun, it doesn't say.
But it sounds like he's choosing not to play these ones because it would affect how his perspective on (and he feels about) the setting, which may affect the quality of his work.
The games aren't without charm but coming from the series first? It'd feel like those mobile gacha game ads. You think there are such interesting complex characters in a politically nuanced setting that tackles some tough themes about how people survive... after all, you're acting one of them.
...and then you play the game where 90% of it is getting number pop-ups from shooting nameless raiders, and strangers yelling ring-a-ding-ding as you pass by.
I love FONV, but I think he made the right call. Even if he enjoyed the gameplay, it would change how to did his job.
Oh my God i thought the death of Flash meant it was gone for good TTATT thank you