LET IT BURN
I think a big problem is that video games are too afraid to be video games. They’re so embarrassed by the medium that they’re working in that they strive to make interactive movies instead.
You know, maybe if you could buy physical disks and cards of games that dont require internet access (unless it has specific online features like trade, battles, co-op, etc) And the games were actually good and not corporate slop then maybe we’d want them
I out an origonal halo 2 disc into a brand new xbox a couple of years ago. It refused to read it. My switch wants me to pay a subscription to play SNES games. As it turns out everything after the 3ds and the 360 was a mistake.
The gaming industry turned its back on gamers a long time ago by making it difficult to truly own a game. It’s no wonder people want to go back and play old games that don’t rely on a server somewhere that could be shutdown at any point.
I started being done with modern games around the ps4 era. Things have not gotten better since then. I just bought a ps3 and it feels great to just put in a disk and boot up a game.
I admit there are some games that ask you to update them but it has not been madatory for me yet. I just got the system and am still exploring it. But, a ps3 super slim with 23 good games for about $100 is better than any AAA experience you will get for the same money.
I am not even going to pirate games since they are so cheap. The only exception will be in cases where there is not an option to get a disk.
I think you can still update ps3 games, I was forced to update the blue ray certificate (I think) recently. Also I think newer disks can contain patches
Maybe don’t make everything a micro transaction grindfest and actually make a good game. Outside of Nintendo which I play with my kids, I hardly fuck with new games. I’ve skipped the last gen of consoles because I can’t fucking stand modern gaming, and I honestly don’t think I’ve missed anything important. I know I’m painting with a broad brush, but for the most part I don’t think I’ve missed anything extraordinary. I’m sure I’ll get GTA 6 as long as my 2020 mid ass gaming laptop can support it, but I’ve grown very jaded about the gaming industry. It feels like games are designed by the C-suite and not gamers these days.
I’m in the minority but I agree with anon. As a kid I was always looking towards the future when it came to gaming. As soon as 3D gaming hit the mainstream, I pretty much abandoned 2D games for the next 20 years. I’m a graphics whore, and as such, I’m always looking forward to the latest and greatest AAA games to see how much they can push the limits of what’s visually possible.
If the AAA industry magically collapses, I will probably quit gaming.
Hey man, the SNES is pretty hard to top
Games are games. Doesn’t matter when they were made. Especially, if they are better than modern ones.
I’m still playing thru ps2’s massive library. No need for modern games here
recently i’m only playing on emulators and some indie games, i’m happy doing so. just because you can see the difference, those are gold and i have a lot of fun, also runs good on any of my devices, even on my phone, in the end, having fun playing is the deal, sadly this industry is focused on making money, not making good art.(looks like we’re in 80’ again huh?)
GOOD. The AAA gaming industry deserves to be destroyed, the main thing is they’re happy to be considered art but don’t treat it that way at all.
I’d rather play the Sonic release for the C64 with my OG setup.
Greed can be like that. Stop being greedy and your fans may come back
