11-29-2016, 06:40 PM | #1 |
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Do you see yourself ever outgrowing video games?
Many people like video games, especially when they're kids/teenagers. But, as people age, they tend to game less and less, which is understandable due to games taking time which you do not really have much anymore now that you're an adult working a full time job and/or studying at the same time. Playing a game isn't as easy as popping up a movie or a cartoon and sitting there doing nothing but look at the screen for about an hour or so.
I've gone through an "outgrowing video games" phase once. From 2009 to 2012. I didn't play much during that period. But then I made a steam account and the flame was once again rekindled. I'm a big fan of the "never say never" saying, so I'm cautious about the idea of liking video games forever. I can see myself still playing them in my 30s, but in my 40s and 50s? Dunno man. Depends on how things go for me and for the industry. I really hope the NX is good. And if I one day see Nintendo calling it quits as far as hardware goes, a part of me will die, as silly as this sounds. Sega quitting making consoles was already a bit of a blow, but Nintendo?! Holy s*it, that's truly sadden me. I mean, come on now, I grew up playing Mario, Sonic, Virtua Cop, Daytona USA, Zelda, etc. What about you? Ever had a period where you seemed to outgrow games? And do you think you'll ever reach a point where you won't feel like playing games anymore? |
11-29-2016, 06:44 PM | #2 |
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As long as I find video games to be fun and I can actually play them then no
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11-29-2016, 06:58 PM | #3 |
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I did. I've occasionally played a game for about a week (usually when I'm sick), but it's a rare thing nowadays.
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11-29-2016, 07:02 PM | #4 |
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I do not, no.
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11-29-2016, 07:02 PM | #5 |
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I did about a year or two ago. Only time I play is when I have people over.
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How old were you again? 16? What made you outgrow gaming? |
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11-29-2016, 07:05 PM | #7 |
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Seems unlikely at the moment.
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11-29-2016, 07:09 PM | #8 |
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Didn't expect anythign else from you
Same here. The reason I don't play games all day anymore is because life gets in the way. Which is also good since that means every time I pick up a game it will be more enjoyable than simply playing games all the time, which can eventually lead to burnout(no, not the game series). |
11-29-2016, 07:12 PM | #9 |
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Yeah well I've been playing all the same games for 23 years. If I'm not sick of 'em at this point, I'm a lifer.
If responsibilities should obstruct me, well, so be it, but I'll still spend free time on gaemu.
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11-29-2016, 07:12 PM | #10 |
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I play and watch people play games.
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I can pretty much play SMW in auto-pilot. That game will go with me to the grave. There's just something magical about it. |
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Gonna introduce them to my kids when they're old enough. Yeah, with a family I really only have so much free time and my writing takes precedence. I do want to someday play the Mass Effect trilogy, though... everyone has convinced me that it is epic sci-fi.
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11-29-2016, 07:21 PM | #14 |
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I'm just getting back into video games. I could see my generation (those in their 20's & 30's) being the first generation of gamers in retirement homes. I think many of us will be senior citizen gamers for one reason or another. May outgrown for awhile but eventually circle back.
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11-29-2016, 07:21 PM | #15 |
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I did. I miss it, bit I'm so bad with time management that I just can't even do anything beyond play a little bit on the the NES or SNES
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11-29-2016, 07:35 PM | #18 |
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Oh dude. Figure out a way to play Ocarina of Time right now.
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11-29-2016, 07:36 PM | #19 |
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You're better off watching a walk through or something.
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And like I've said, I never played DKC2 until this year, which I'm now playing(once in a while). And will eventually play DKC3 as well. However,some classic games are heavily outdated. CastleVania 1-3... those controls are sooooo stiff. Super CastleVania IV is enjoyable, though. |
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