I'm an IT guy and I can second that sentiment.
I only play these games on occations and it's just like you said. But I do like the old style games of the 80's and it's a nostalgia trip.
The time between 1980 to 1989 was called the "Golden Age" of video games. And to touch what you are mentioning about screensharing...
It counts in an indirect way. I agree that the experience is what's important in this instance.
Okay guys. I was born in 1976. I admit that I'm 48 years old and damn proud of it.
Growing up in the 80's, I realize that the best games were from the 1980's and to this day it still is.
Retro gaming for me isn't just about game play and getting from one point to another. To me it's about the friendships that I made while playing the games.
From Pac-Man to Super Mario Bros. It's about the human friendships that we made along the way. Not like the disconnected way we play games now.
So here's the question that I would like to pose to those of similar age... Do you feel the same way I do? Do you think that the way we played games then is a stark contrast now that we've grown up?
Let me know in the comments.
Also, if you have any stories about video game friendships, I would like to here from you as well.
I agree entirely. That's why I'm waiting for more games to come out.
That's understandable. It's been like that since the late 80's with Nintendo. I was born in1976 and I've seen some stuff in my lifetime.
I'm surprised that the company hasn't gone under yet. Anywhere else in the world that might be the case but not in Japan.
Former 3 year veteran of lemm.ee and I got to say the instance was where I first learned of the federated web.
But as for the people who had to be jerks and the small admin pool, it was doomed to die. But none the less, things were going to end. Even without the problems they had at the end.
That's exactly what I'm saying. It's not totally nesessary to buy yet. Besides, they'll have a catalogue of games that are heading to Switch 2. So no need to jump the gun just yet.
That's what I'm saying. But what I've seen from the two games, one of which is the highly anticipated Mario Kart World, it's looking promising so far.
Here is a list of games slated for relase so far: https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/nintendo-switch-2-all-confirmed-games-and-release-dates
It is finally Nintendo Switch 2 release week and to prep retail locations carrying the new console, Nintendo has shipped 'Out of Stock' signs to retailers.
To be honest, this gamer is totally gob smacked on the attitude that people have when it comes to new console releases.
Sure it was time for a change. But is it worth the hassle and aggravation?
I'm not the one to jump on the NCHW (New Console Hype Wagon), just for the sake of popularity. I pay attention to the ebb and flow of popularity.
I learned this lesson all to well when the SEGA Saturn was released in 1994. Like everyone else in the console video game space at the time, I jumped on the hype and pre-relase popularity.
But in the end, after it was all said and done, it was a total flop. The lesson that I learned is plain and simple.
Slow down and relax. Let others make the mistake. Let them make the mistake you've made.
But this time around, the hype was justified. The Switch 2 is one of those consoles that lives up to the hype. Where the games go from here is up to NINTENDO and the publishers. But take it easy, Let the hype train enter the station and then buy the system. I'm telling you, it's worth the wait.
Hey guys. My name is Sean. I'm new to the Lemmy. I'm a big writer and video gamer who dabbles in Dungeons & Dragons, Anime and everything Japanese.
I'm also an IT guy and a big computer gamer.
But other than that, I'm happy to be on Lemmy.zip and I hope to contribute to the federation soon.
