i think that's a great idea actually! most people wouldn't have the will power to do that (i for one, am too selfish to give up chocolate for lent =P) you have a number of different options... if you give up this "fast," to keep a friend, i don't think God will shun you... but think about you're priorities... if your friend is pulling you slowly from your strong relationship with Christ, i don't think you want to have that kind of friendship... but i don't think that the video games thing is a necessity in your relationship with God. Firstly, you could keep going with your video game fast and not play at all, and risk losing your friend in the name of jesus christ (which if you think about it could possibly cause christianity to become a turn off for your friend) or You could give up the complete fast, because if you think about it, everytime you decide not to play a video game, are you using that time to worship Christ? I'm guessing not... Instead, when you're with friends, go ahead and play video games and stuff, but then in your free time, instead of sitting down in front of the PS2 or w/e, do something to help your brothers and sisters in christ, go out into the community and do some service, or just spend some alone time with God. Let your friend know that you are still spending your free time doing this instead of video games, but that you are willing to play with him every once in awhile. That way he'll understand that God's not all about work and no play... you can use this as a witnessing tool (who ever said you can't witness to christians?) Maybe invite him along with you to do some community service or something... Don't just take my advice though, pray about it, and ask God for the wisdom to make the right decision, and for him to put the right words in your mouth as you work things out with your friend... best of luck! God Bless