I have so many games I want to play through right now it's ridiculous. I love video games and dread the days where I stop loving them and become a bitter husk like Josh.
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I have so many games I want to play through right now it's ridiculous. I love video games and dread the days where I stop loving them and become a bitter husk like Josh.
In most other hobbies you gain something of actual value. Writing for example allows you to express yourself more freely. Sports give you real coordination, as well as keep you fit. Weight lifting gives you muscle etc. All video games give you is a high score that no one cares about but you. And a sense of accomplishment without actually gaining anything.Quote:
Originally Posted by buttcheeks
Are you able to quantify happiness?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rem
I know that I am.
Do erections count?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kidnemo
Your mom counts erections.
Bingo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yoshi
My time now is very important. With trying to get into grad school, working 50-60 hour weeks at a newspaper and freelancing all while juggling a social life and a girlfriend, I barely have any time left where I can plop my ass down in front of the tube and play some games. The only game in the last two years that has gotten me completely stuck on it is Gears of War.
I've bought a few games and they were fun at first, but I got tired of them fast. This includes DMC4, Rock Band, Uno, Fight Night Round 3, and Mass Effect. I've been trying to pick up Mario Kart Wii for two months now but I just can't justify the purchase right now with everything that's going on because I know I won't play it often since when I get home I go right to my GRE book to study.
Also, I have hard choices to make when it comes to money because I no longer live with my parents so if money falls through that's my fault and I have no safety net since returning isn't an option. Pick up MGS PS3 or a bed? The bed was just too obvious a choice compared to a video game system with only one good game and BR Player when my DVD player works just fine. If I had a more disposable income I'd be alright but too many bills and too little cash coming in. (Thanks, Sallie Mae!)
In the future, I know I will pick up the SFII remake, SF4, and Gears of War 2. All of those games will entertain me for at least a year (and that's rounding down ALOT since I still play MvC2 and 3S not to mention Gears of War) and the investment will pay off. Games I love like Ninja Gaiden 2, MGS, etc., will just have to wait a few years when the prices go down and I have a ton of free time on my hands.
I'd rather be a great journalist with a wonderful job than an i33t gamer known throughout a message board.
Touché sirQuote:
Originally Posted by PaCrappa
There are tons and tons of crap games that come out now that are absolute crap due to how mainstream gaming has become...
That doesn't change the fact that every year there are still bunches of great games that come out as well.
People get old and people get jaded. The mists of nostalgia become thick!
"back in my day blah blah blah..."
If anything the good to bad ratio has gotten much better, on the non nintendo systems anyway.
I don't get excited about new releases much anymore, but gaming's still one of my favorite hobbies. With family, work, and grad school, I don't have nearly as much time as I used to, but I definitely enjoy the 5-6 hours of weekly gaming I get.
I've been mostly replaying last-gen titles, trying new genres and series (FFXII was my first in the series, and I loved it), and finally getting around to playing games I'd been meaning to forever (Shadow Hearts, Sly Cooper, MGS). Many of these titles have been around for a while and have plenty of information available online, so it's not only easy to tell which have stood the test of time, they can also be had for cheap.
There's still nothing like split-screen/system link gaming. Some friends & I had a blast with Gauntlet the other day.
It's much more relaxing to not keep up with current releases. I used to consider myself "hardcore", but looking back on it, gaming wasn't nearly as satisfying for me. I'm much more content now.