[Could we see more popular 80s & 90s media made into games?]

My thought is The Matrix. The movie is packed with exciting action and fight scenes. And if possible the unique visual effects too, just epic. I really want to see that in video game. 

[Elon Musk gets mocked for saying violent games are bad]

On 12/12/2023 at 1:48 AM, Ravenfreak said:

Honestly he deserves to be mocked, it's a game it's not real. The hateful posts he allows on his platform are real, and do real damage to minorities. He's just jumping on this bandwagon to get more brownie points from the right who oppose violent video games, especially ones like GTA. He's probably a person who puts the blame on violent media for how certain people act when video games do not cause violence.

Exactly my thoughts, the fact that I shoot cops does not mean I would get a gun and start doing the same in reality. It’s a game, he just took it too far. The police are being shot at in movies, I wonder what he has to say to that. 

[How do you know you are addicted?]

5 hours ago, Dismal_Bliss said:

This would have been me as a kid. I remember ignoring what was going on in class and drawing in my notebook the video game characters from the games I was currently playing.

I can also remember, as a young kid, being so into a boss fight that I was resisting going to the bathroom and wouldn't pause the game to do so. Unfortunately that ended with a shower and a change of clothes.

Yeah, I was addicted then. A bit easy for a kid. Someone should have regulated my game time back in those days.

Have we all not experienced this as kids? There was a time I missed school just to stay at home and play. Parents were out of town for a week, I woke up one morning and loaded the game instead of preparing for school. 
School called my parents that I was absent and I can never forget the discipline I received. That experience still being smiles to my face whenever I remember it. 

[Do you get the same excitement video games used to give you as a kid?]

15 hours ago, svjiminfxv said:

Sometimes. It depends on the game. 

I get excited to play games when a new season comes out, new features come out in a game or if a new game gets released.

The excitement has changed a lot for me as when I was younger, I was never too excited about games. 

So you mean you are more excited now than when you were younger? That means you have a way of keeping yourself engaged and immersed, maybe that is what I actually lost. I do miss the old days though. 

[Do you get the same excitement video games used to give you as a kid?]

Perhaps due to absence of responsibility, or the novelty of gaming, I would be so excited to play Prince of Persia after school, and then the next day we boys would gather together and discuss it at length. 
 

Or is it the thrill of gathering to play multiplayer games?
Even the thought of having a game waiting for you can have me excited throughout the day.
But I don’t get those anymore. Maybe I have grown so used to it, hence the lesser excitement. Or there are bills to sort out now. 

If you were to compare now to when you were a teenager, do you still get the same excitement you got then? 

[What features would you like to see in the next generation of gaming consoles ?]

On 12/24/2023 at 8:34 AM, Shagger said:

 

I know that I will probably regret asking this question, but how do you damage a console with your own sweat?

I have really sweaty palms, it even drips when they’re folded. Usually it’s the X button on the controller that stops working, since I press it the most.

I now have a towel handy when I play though. 

[General Gaming Discussion]

How do you treat sore thumbs?

We are on break for the festive season already, so yesterday I played different games throughout. NFS, Winning Eleven, GTA…

Later in the night I felt pain on my right thumb, and it’s quite sensitive. I can barely use it to do anything till this present moment. 
Has it happened to you before? How does it heal quickly?

[What features would you like to see in the next generation of gaming consoles ?]

Perhaps if they can be connected to human brains and carry out the moves we think? Kidding. 
They can be made water proof. I am sweaty, and most times my consoles get damaged due to my sweat being pressed inside. Once it was even damaged by literal water. 😁

[He closed a video game shop decades ago. His games could sell for $1M.]

I don’t understand though, so who still buy and play those 90s games for it to be worth that much? If I am to do that with games that are 12 years old now I would probably get a handshake for the pawn shop. Even if they’re kept as souvenirs, wow. 

[Game that had a profound impact on the gaming industry]

I would say the original Doom. It was such a groundbreaking first-person shooter then and it pushed the boundaries of what was possible in video games. The FPS genre was made popular by doom. 

[Can playing video games be a form of therapy?]

On 12/14/2023 at 3:23 PM, isaiah990 said:

On 12/14/2023 at 3:23 PM, isaiah990 said:

I have mixed feelings about it. Games can help you reduce stress or increase it especially if its in the horror genre. It can be frustrating and agitating trying to find a way to progress. 

That is true as well. But what is the point in playing a game where you are stuck? There is this sense of achievement I get when I complete a mission or level. In that sense, if all had been going wrong the whole day that can help me feel better. 

[Do we as gamers ask too much of developers sometimes?]

There is a reason even developers seek gamers suggestions on released games. Their aim is to satisfy us. In a situation where the majority have the same complaints then they will know where they went wrong. 
Most times it is not about the producers or manufacturers, it is all about the end users. So developers need to work with these ones in mind and not just on what they feel is right. 

[Why i think PC gaming is better than console gaming]

PCs have more processing power and can run games at higher frame rates. The drawback to it is the cost. Console is definitely cheaper, but does not have the same performance as a high end PC. 
If you want the best gaming experience where money is not a hinderance, PC it should be. 

[If you could eliminate one aspect of smartphone technology, what would it be and why?]

Having to upgrade to the latest versions. I know that no one is being forced to, but subtly we have no choice. IOS smartphones from X series and below will soon no longer support WhatsApp. 
So we have no choice but to get the latest versions. Same with android, they would start lagging and overheating. 
If only I can use my device for as long as I wish. 

[Do curved monitors add anything to gaming?]

There is a clear difference between the two, you will know when you use both. Curved monitors reduces eye strain and provides a more natural field of view for the human eye. So if your pocket allows it you can go for it. 
You will surely get your money’s worth. 

[Favorite Search Engines]

I use google. Brave was introduced to me because it is an avenue to earn money as well, but I just didn’t feel it. I’m now so used to google that any other browser does not feel right. 

[Tablet As Gaming Platform?]

To me it is big and heavy. The bigger screen is an advantage though provided it has some sort of mini controllers on its own. But since it does not, I always say that the best thing to use iPads for is to watch movies. 

[How do you handle a controller?]

My palms are soft, so I feel pains when I play games for long especially on my thumbs. So I shift my thumbs to the middle, it helps me have a firm grip on the controller. 

[Which would you pick?]

Ps 5 certainly. I want to get my hands on the dual sense controllers specifically. I’ve heard a lot of stories about how unique and adaptive it is. 

[How do your position your gaming console?]

Horizontal always, it seems as if any small movement or wind will knock it over. Can’t take that risk. Also, I move my controllers while playing, so it could be knocked over easily 

[What device do you game on?]

Wherever the mood hits me, when I am at home the computer it is. But when I’m far from home then my mobile to the rescue. There is no doubt though that the computer is more enjoyable. 

[How do you decide which platform you will play each game on?]

I suppose it is the one I have that I will choose. I don’t have the luxury of having more than one, so Play Station it is always.  Besides it is more than enough for me actually. 

[Ever attempt to clean a console and end up breaking it? I did. :(]

Mine was a controller. The wire was coming off so I tired to tie it back together. I ended up destroying it completely, had to get another. I actually had a good laugh at myself, never to start what I cannot finish. 

[How often would you say you make clips when playing a game?]

I never even think of it, but now that you mention it maybe I will pay attention. There are some moments that are definitely clip worthy. I just focus on my game. 

[Balance between single-player and multiplayer games]

Multiplayer games are always interesting and exciting, whether online or offline. You know that you are competing with a human like you. The best ones are those that allows you to chat with those you are playing with, just wonderful.