Losing my patience with my partner’s late-night gaming binges, but it’s our only time to connect

My partner and I both work long hours, and lately the only real chance we get to hang out is when he stays up late gaming online with his friends. I’ve started feeling really frustrated because the noise and his focus on the screen make it hard for me to relax or sleep. I’ve tried using headphones and suggesting quieter games, but he says it’s how he unwinds and keeps in touch with his buddies. I don’t want to come off as controlling or ruin his downtime, but I’m also feeling lonely and drained from this routine week after week. We’ve talked about it once, but I don’t think he fully gets how much it’s affecting me. I’m hoping to find a way to balance his need for social time with my need for peace. Has anyone else been in a similar spot where your partner’s hobby takes over your shared space? How did you manage to create boundaries without causing tension? And how do you communicate your feelings without making them feel attacked or defensive?