Topic: The Chit Chat Thread

@BlAcK_SwOrDsMaN I always figured I’d eventually give up gaming, but with each passing year, my interest has not waned. I think that I might play video games until the day I die. I don’t know. I’ve had similar thoughts about just finishing off a backlog of games and then maybe stepping away, but there always seems to be new games that keep my interest. By my estimates, my current backlog could realistically carry me for another 5 years.

I think as the medium continues to evolve, it will continue to encompass interests for a wide demographic range. I know people in their 80’s who play games.

Nevertheless it is important, imo, to maintain a diversity of interests, hobbies, and activities. I think that’s healthy. And certainly there are only so many hours in the day. But I think that even though my playtime has been shrinking, I can’t see myself giving up all gaming anytime soon.

There’s definitely some great games on your list and some that have yet to release, so you might find that by the time you finish those there will be another dozen games that you want to experience - all in parallel with any new hobbies and vocations. Elden Ring 2, or Dark Souls 4, or Bloodborne 2 will likely be announced by the time you complete your list. 😄

@LtSarge I had commented to Black Swordsman above before I saw your comment, but it relates to your situation. My own gaming interests have evolved too, and sometimes I do other things like sports, outdoors, reading, travel, etc. But I always eventually come back to my games. A break from time to time isn’t a bad idea though.

As weird as this may sound, I don’t see gaming as something I intend to stop. I don’t see it as intrusive or a hindrance to my life, and my interest in it never goes away. I suppose it’s just a natural part of me, just like my interest in comics, manga, wrestling, cooking and other cook stuff yeah yeah :0

@Th3solution For me, it's more like I have to do other things in order to be in a mood to play games. For example, if I go for a long walk, then I'll be tired when I come home that I just want to sit down on the couch and play a game. Same when I come home from work.

@Yousef- Well it's not something you'll be able to control. Even if you don't plan on stopping, one day you may wake up and realise that you don't like games as much as you did before. That's what happened to me, it's not like I wanted to lose interest in gaming considering how much I love it.

@LtSarge I get that, and it’s totally spooky o.o
But I don’t quite think about it that deeply, I’ve had consistent interest in gaming for 20 years, I don’t treat it like it’s my life mission to play games, it’s just a hobby. So I don’t quite see myself “losing interest” in the sense that others are trying to convey. I feel I know myself well enough to know that.

@Yousef- I actually wonder what gaming will be like in 20 years. That’s another variable that makes it hard to predict. I assume I’ll have slower reaction-times and realistically not be able to participate in the highest level of whatever the latest gaming craze is in 2044. Will I just be playing retro PS5 games? Will PS9 be back compatible all the way to this generation? What will God of War Ragnarok look like on my Super holographic 4-dimensional display? All the kid will be stepping into their haptic suits and plugging their consoles into the AV jacks in their skulls and I’ll be sitting there in front of my OLED playing a flat screen single input device like an old loser. 😂

@Th3solution my gaming habits or skills haven’t quite changed in the past 20 years, and seeing how there’s people gaming in their 60s and old people who are still quite sharp, I feel like “getting slower” might be an excuse or a lack of self-accountability…. Or maybe that’s just my “hard-worker” mentality >.>….. never get soft, always stay sharp… you never know when the fate of the universe will lie in your hand and you’ll need to fight fight fight…v.v…. C’est la vie cest la vie indeed….. v.v, due to my attitude as a self-blaimer, I tend to rarely complain, regardless if it’s either silly games or serious business…>.> maybe that’s why I can stress out a lot, perhaps I need to drop a word in the mental health thread… such as life, such as life v.v…

@Yousef- I’m a better and more thorough gamer than I was when I was a kid, but I do think maybe reflexes and reactions are a touch slower. But I make up for it by superior ability to analyze puzzles and have better patience with my games. But twitchy shooters and platformers I was probably better at when I was a little lad.

As an example, when I first played Dark Souls back 12 years ago I gave up pretty quick. And now here I am, 2/3 of the way through my fourth Souls game enjoying it and taking it slow, easy, and tactically.

@Th3solution oh hey, I can actually relate to you there 0.0
I do adore a good puzzle or a more methodical challenge over one that relies reflexes and muscle memory ;00
For example, in the past 5 years, I’ve fully developed my niche for methodical action games o.o ones that demand you understand the system or boss at all, rather than simply ask you to be quick on your feet and then give you an uninteresting or uncomplicated pattern v.v
Actually, methodical action games are more underrated in my opinion. People use “fast paced” as a compliment, even though it’s not an inherent positive, and use “slow action” as an insult, even though it’s an inherent negative… pitiful v.v I like slower gameplay :c

@BlAcK_SwOrDsMaN Hey, man! Sorry, got away for a few days for our anniversary. Black Myth looks very interesting to me but I’ll be holding off on it for a bit. I’ve got Hi-Fi Rush on the go, along with Still Wakes the Deep, then I’ll be tackling Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Astro Bot and Silent Hill 2 will round out the year for me.

https://www.ign.com/articles/a-prominent-accessibility-advoca...

One of the crazier stories to come out of this space in recent times. Incredible work from the journalists that brought this one to light.

@nessisonett fascinating read. Thanks for sharing.

@Yousef- It’s good to see such detailed journalism from this industry still, even after other sites have shut and the push towards SEO-oriented content.

Oh wow, that's quite a read. Makes you think twice about trusting anyone you haven't met in person.

Is anyone trying for Oasis tickets this morning? It's going to be chaos online I reckon.

@Malaise Same. A lot of my mates are trying to get and it sounds like utter chaos. I seen them in 2002 at T in the Park and at the Aberdeen Exhibition Centre in 2005.

@Malaise I went from 01-03, fantastic memories. The only other festivals I've been to were V festival in Perth Australia in 2009 and Belladrum in 2010. Don't know if I could do that nowadays though. Enjoyed a drink with many festival goers, so you never know!

@Malaise @MightyDemon82 I used to go to a lot of gigs and festivals (mostly smaller lesser known ones mind), but I see how many people are these things these days and find it overwhelming just thinking about being there.

My mate went to Glastonbury this year but was at the glamping site, and said she could never go back to staying in a tent at a festival again. She is quite a bit older then when she last went, so I think that plays into it.

@JohnnyShoulder @Malaise Same here. I enjoyed it back then, but a gig now and again is fine these days. I'm going to see Final Symphony in Edinburgh, on the 8th November a much more chill type of music experience. Which combines my love of games and music!

Yes! Fingers crossed it's a great time. My Mrs is coming along with me but she's more excited about the shopping and getting treated to a nice meal out. Hopefully she'll end up enjoying the concert though.