[Gaming Disorder.]

It's way better than being addicted to Cocaine - At least your fix doesn't prevent you from being a fully functional human being - somewhat lol.

[What got you into gaming?]

10 minutes ago, Alyxx said:

Same here, except it was a PC.

You were the original PC gamer...You were way ahead of your time lol

[Weirdest game you ever played?]

Parapper has to be the weirdest game I ever played - it was a game that came out for the original PlayStation. All your character does throughout the game is rap...I am not even kidding. The game is one big rap battle - I have never seen anything like it - ever again.

[Which game listed do you like better?]

Mario Go-Kart because that is what my brother, his friends and I used to play on Weekends and spent hours competing against each other in it. Mario Go-Kart is also ridiculously easy to get into for almost anybody.

[Scariest game you ever played?]

On 11/28/2018 at 9:51 AM, Katri Marcell said:

I don't get ever scared in horror games. What's up with that? Is there something wrong with me? The only thing I remember is just getting a bit startled in Layers of Fear in the kitchen-fruit scene. Apart from that, not even P.T managed to scare me 😢 And I love the thrill of horror games so f-ing much. Such a pity

Try Alien Isolation and then tell me you don't ever get scared. Normally, most horror games don't frighten me at all either but Alien Isolation had me hyperventilating whenever an Alien was nearby or I felt like one was close enough. The way the game's music suddenly becomes so drastic - it truly immerses you in the experience that you are on a Space Vessel with an extremely deadly creature.

[What got you into gaming?]

My dad got me the original Nintendo at the age of 2 years old and he got me Mario and Duck Hunt. That is how I got into gaming - pretty much lol.

[What is the most you've spent in an MMO?]

I have spent maybe close to $1000 dollars on Champions Online back in the day although that money was spent over time and I played that game for close to 3 years. I used to wreck most of the bullies in-game and getting them to stop picking on weaker characters in-game...the good old days lol.

[[promoting] Allods Online subscription model]

I know of Allods Online but your recruitment campaign is well-written but what is up with the name Smuggler's Paradise? lol.  Are you saying I am some kind of illegal immigrant? 🤣 I'm just messing with you but when I have the time I'll check it out.

[Do you know how to build/customize a PC?]

I had pre-made PCs up until the age of about 22 where I build my first machine and haven't looked back since.

[At what age did you start playing video games?]

I would have been about 2-3 years old or possibly even earlier than that. I used to play a lot of duck hunt and Mario on the original Nintendo.

[Tips for beating performance anxiety?]

Take some deep breaths and relax - Remind yourself it is just a game and you play it to enjoy it. Whatever happens in-game happens and you will just accept it. The anxiety comes in when you try to put too much pressure on yourself to win instead of just enjoying the game and playing to the best of your ability.

[What Game World Would You Live In?]

On 11/4/2018 at 3:53 PM, DylanC said:

Probably somewhere super chill and peaceful in Skyrim. Maybe Whiterun or Solitude perhaps. Could go for nice walks in the countryside, go fishing in the rivers and hunt the odd dragon now and then. Perfect.

Skyrim - peaceful?! 🤣 . A whole continent in the middle of a civil war with dragons re-appearing and you call that peaceful? In the Elder Scrolls Lore, dragons are depicted to be virtually unstoppable and can only be stopped by a handful of people and in addition to that, the amount of racism against the non-human races in the major cities like Whiterun is disgusting. Bethesda just did a terrible job at depicting it properly. The gaming world I would live in is Skyrim just for the simple fact I would get to fight dragons though lol. I probably would die but you have one life to live so why not go for it?

[Controller grips?]

I do use controller grips on my Xbox One controller because the thumbsticks are quite uncomfortable for me to use normally for some reason. I never had that problem with PlayStation controllers yet. 

[What is your worst lost progress story ever?]

It was back when I was a kid. Me and my friends all had Pokemon Gold and we used to poke battle each other all the time and I used to completely wreck my friends and one of them deleted my saved game one day because they hated the fact that none of them could beat me. I didn't talk to them for months and I thought the world had ended lol.

[Adults - do you game more or less than you did when you were a kid?]

I play way less as I have responsibilities such as work and that stuff. This thread just reminded me of why adult life sucks lol - you are literally responsible for everything and the money has to come out of your pocket 🤣

[What is the game you are playing on VRG?]

22 hours ago, Alyxx said:

I am just as confused. What is this VRG you're talking about?

Sounds like some kind of secret society...like the vegan root gathering or vegetable rap group lol. They planning to get rid of meat products 🤣...Seriously though, can't somebody tell us what it is?

[What is your favorite game on Xbox?]

Halo 2 and 3 were my favorite games for the Xbox. I used to best my big brother and friends in multiplayer deathmatches to the point they thought I was cheating lol. I used to hit them with the rocket from practically halfway across the map and they used to wonder how I did. I'm like stop being an idiot and running right into the rocket lol.

[How many consoles do you own?]

13 hours ago, mont86 said:

Only one right now.. But  I would like to check others out.

From what I am hearing, the Nintendo Switch is pretty awesome so you should check it out.

[How do you decide on an game?]

On 12/12/2018 at 6:16 AM, xXInfectedXx said:

How do you decide on an video game? Trailers, Reviews, or simply just by trying it out to see whether you would enjoy it? Apps which have a monetary value to them, I'll watch and read trailers, reviews and gameplays to make an informed decision as I don't want to be wasting my hard earned cash. On the otherhand, if the video game is free, I'll try it out and see whether it's right for me. 

Just like you I'll watch reviews and do my research on any game before I make a purchase but when it comes to mobile games...I just go with my instinct and try and if I like it, I'll keep playing it.

[Do you spend a lot on phones?]

I spend a decent amount on my cell phone because I use it for a lot of things and I need things like taking quick pictures, video conferencing and other stuff I can't remember off the top of my head. The most I've ever spent and will be willing to spend on a smartphone is $600 US and it was for my Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge which has served me well for the last 2 and 1/2 years. I will be upgrading soon but I'm not interested in the S10 at all - I want the note 9 but waiting for the price to drop below $600 dollars before I buy one.

[Pokémon Go]

I tried the game when it first came out and it was pretty decent but the walking around looking for Pokemon turned me off because I don't have much time to do that.

[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]

I haven't really heard about this one which is kind of odd since I am a Final Fantasy fan. I'll check it out in a bit.

[Thoughts on an Xbox Handheld?]

On 11/19/2018 at 2:26 PM, DylanC said:

I'd love to see Xbox do a handheld but I'm probably in the minority (I adore handhelds). I can't see MS doing it, though. I think they're gonna be doubling down on the next Xbox (Scarlet is the codename, right?) But, yeah, if they released an Xbox handheld, I'd probably get one.

I agree with what you said regarding Microsoft not going through with it because they'll be focusing on the new Xbox. In addition to that, releasing a handheld console is not very feasible since they'd have to concentrate a huge amount of resources and effort into marketing it and most people nowadays are not really keen on carrying around a handheld device just for gaming especially if that's all it is capable of.

[Games with sympathetic enemies]

1 hour ago, StaceyPowers said:

An awesome, detailed response 🙂

Your welcome. His story always touched me because it was, in the final battle of the original Metal Gear Solid, he redeemed himself by sacrificing himself to help the protagonist Solid Snake to defeat Metal Gear Rex. Raiden, one of the protagonists of the Metal Gear franchise went through a similar experience but he learned to overcome his demons and contribute to the welfare of the human race. Gray Fox never got a chance to ever choose how he wanted to live his life - Instead he was a pawn up until the final moments of his life.

[Multi-Player or Single Player?]

On 12/18/2018 at 8:40 AM, xXInfectedXx said:

Do you prefer to play single or multi-player PC Games? I've chosen multi-player. I think working as an team is more exciting and will give more fun and enjoyment because of the interaction.

 

I agree with that sentiment because there are always some hilarious events that happen in multi-player games like a whole town of in-game players choreographing a dance routine spontaneously.