Best Gaming Generation - Page 2

**ThirdMarioBro** · 09-09-2009, 05:40 PM

Cut me a little slack. Its the Dreamcast's anniversary, so I'm in a bit of a throwback mood.

*raphael_is_cool* · 09-09-2009, 05:41 PM

No! NO PRISONERS!

愛 · 09-09-2009, 06:05 PM

16-bit generation for me. Lots of great titles and sprites never age badly for me.

*Cure* · 09-09-2009, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ThirdMarioBro

This statement makes me laugh so hard. Right now, things are more stagnant than ever. Sure, if you love bald space marines defeating alien scum and endless shades of "gritty", then this generation must have been made for you.

You're such a tool.

Like Peanut, I just go with whatever's out now. I have fun memories from back in the day sure, but this generation's provided some seriously unforgettable moments, especially over live.

Peanut · 09-09-2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Doom

From what I understand, the Elite does not have component, just composite.

That doesn't even make any sense. The PRO came with component cables, and the Elite used to come with HDMI and component cables. I can't believe Microsoft would drop component from their high-end model. That's such bullsh*t.

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Originally Posted by TMB

Cut me a little slack. Its the Dreamcast's anniversary, so I'm in a bit of a throwback mood.

You have an excuse for everything.

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Originally Posted by Cure

this generation's provided some seriously unforgettable moments, especially over live.

The Live service has been unbelievably amazing, especially in the last year.

*Brodie* · 09-09-2009, 07:35 PM

I don't recall any bald space marines....Matt Hazard...I guess? He's bald... That's about it.

*XERO* · 09-09-2009, 08:32 PM

I just realized something today while I was at the college.

I enjoy playing Call of Duty 4 more that Halo 3.

No bald space marines there, though.

*R-iZZy* · 09-10-2009, 01:20 AM

^ Yeah, a lot of people I know have their Halo 3 cases collecting dust since picking up Modern Warfare. I'm not really much of an FPS player, but Modern Warfare does captivate me more than any Halo game (as far as online multiplayer goes at least).

I don't think there's a "best" gaming generation. Each generation happens to have their advantages over the others. But if I had to pick a personal favorite generation, I'd say it's a toss-up between the 16- and 32/64-bit eras. The 16-bit era laid down the blueprints to some of my favorite franchises of all-time. A lot of my long-time favorites are from that era, but the 32/64-bit era actually holds some of my favorite individual games of all-time on there. Hard to say, really.

*oldmanwinters* · 09-10-2009, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ThirdMarioBro

16-bit. Nuff' said.

Okay, not enough said. I was may have been a little kid for much of the 8-bit years, but I remember them clearly. 8-bit was the dawn of a brand new world. Concepts were revolutionized, and ideas were pioneered, but the 16-bit generation was an age of refinement. Some of the greatest games ever made were created between 1989 and 1996 for the stalwart Genesis and almighty Super Nintendo. . . .1999 ranks as my second favorite period in gaming. N64 in its prime, PlayStation's best year, and Dreamcast's immortal debut (with Sonic the Hedgehog's last ride).

I won't lie when I say that my love affair with gaming has been getting weaker with each passing year. New innovation seems to be just an excuse to tack waggle onto everything. Now Microsoft and Sony are getting in on the wave. New demographics are forcing developers to diversify their portfolio with shovel-ware and the games still being made for the "core" gamer are being restricted to a very narrow selection of Western approved shooters, sandbox games, formulaic J-RPGs, and generic stealth action starring generic bald space marine of the month.

I've feel very much the same way. Ah, the golden days of the "Bit" Wars
See my historical parody comic!
http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=28375

**Krang** · 09-10-2009, 03:02 AM

There are plenty of great games from each generation, but if I had to pick just one, I'd say 16-bit (especially when you consider not only the console games, but the arcade games as well).

*XERO* · 09-10-2009, 03:43 AM

You were the easy guess, Krang, being the Sega guru and all.

~~AquaParade~~ · 09-17-2009, 12:12 AM

I'm gonna have to agree on the 16 bit era. To me, that's classic gaming...It's what I grew up on. Ignited my love for gaming!

Last generation is pretty close behind. Ps2 brought me some great memories and was a real forward step in my gaming life ( How sad lol ) Shadow of the Colossus, Metal Gear solid 3, Devil May Cry...Games I won't soon forget.

As for this generation - I am loving it...hard to put a real judgment stamp on it though, since it's not over yet.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 09-17-2009, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Krang

There are plenty of great games from each generation, but if I had to pick just one, I'd say 16-bit (especially when you consider not only the console games, but the arcade games as well).

The 90s had some of the greatest arcade games of all time -- including the greatest: Daytona USA. I was playing my modded copy of Daytona USA 2001 (that replaces the crappy announcer with the original arcade voice, as well as the music) just a few moments ago. Timeless game.

The Clerk · 10-19-2009, 03:18 PM

The generation of FF7 and Zelda OoT. Also had MGS, PSO on the DreamCast, Smash Bros., Vagrant Story, Mario 64, Everquest, and so on...

SwordofTengu · 11-07-2009, 12:46 PM

The 128-bit era (6th and 7th Generation)

Peanut · 11-07-2009, 03:22 PM

What the f*ck? Who calls anything the 128-bit era?

SwordofTengu · 11-07-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Peanut

What the f*ck? Who calls anything the 128-bit era?

Jeez! I'm just combining the Sixth and Seventh Generation because those two are my faves!

Peanut · 11-07-2009, 03:28 PM

You also get out. Take the other kid with you.

*XERO* · 11-07-2009, 03:28 PM

Who calls them the Sixth and Seventh Generations?

SwordofTengu · 11-07-2009, 03:33 PM

Kick me out? Why?

09-09-2009, 05:40 PM	#21
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	Cut me a little slack. Its the Dreamcast's anniversary, so I'm in a bit of a throwback mood. __________________

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Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	I don't recall any bald space marines....Matt Hazard...I guess? He's bald... That's about it. __________________ Stupendous Monster

09-09-2009, 08:32 PM	#27
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	I just realized something today while I was at the college. I enjoy playing Call of Duty 4 more that Halo 3. No bald space marines there, though. __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

09-10-2009, 01:20 AM	#28
R-iZZy The Long Con Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: G'ville, FL (Gator Country), USA Posts: 3,007	^ Yeah, a lot of people I know have their Halo 3 cases collecting dust since picking up Modern Warfare. I'm not really much of an FPS player, but Modern Warfare does captivate me more than any Halo game (as far as online multiplayer goes at least). I don't think there's a "best" gaming generation. Each generation happens to have their advantages over the others. But if I had to pick a personal favorite generation, I'd say it's a toss-up between the 16- and 32/64-bit eras. The 16-bit era laid down the blueprints to some of my favorite franchises of all-time. A lot of my long-time favorites are from that era, but the 32/64-bit era actually holds some of my favorite individual games of all-time on there. Hard to say, really. __________________

09-10-2009, 03:02 AM	#30
Krang Admin and Sega Guru Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Dimension X Posts: 3,755	There are plenty of great games from each generation, but if I had to pick just one, I'd say 16-bit (especially when you consider not only the console games, but the arcade games as well). __________________ "My motherboard's microchips are chomping at the... 'bit'. A little computer humor." --Krang, Welcome Back, Polarisoids

09-09-2009, 05:41 PM	#22
raphael_is_cool Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: England Posts: 2,151	No! NO PRISONERS!

09-09-2009, 06:05 PM	#23
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	16-bit generation for me. Lots of great titles and sprites never age badly for me.

09-10-2009, 03:43 AM	#31
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	You were the easy guess, Krang, being the Sega guru and all. __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

09-17-2009, 12:12 AM	#32
~~AquaParade~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,450	I'm gonna have to agree on the 16 bit era. To me, that's classic gaming...It's what I grew up on. Ignited my love for gaming! Last generation is pretty close behind. Ps2 brought me some great memories and was a real forward step in my gaming life ( How sad lol ) Shadow of the Colossus, Metal Gear solid 3, Devil May Cry...Games I won't soon forget. As for this generation - I am loving it...hard to put a real judgment stamp on it though, since it's not over yet.

10-19-2009, 03:18 PM	#34
The Clerk Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 818	The generation of FF7 and Zelda OoT. Also had MGS, PSO on the DreamCast, Smash Bros., Vagrant Story, Mario 64, Everquest, and so on... __________________

11-07-2009, 12:46 PM	#35
SwordofTengu Foot Soldier Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 102	I can't decide The 128-bit era (6th and 7th Generation)

11-07-2009, 03:22 PM	#36
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	What the f*ck? Who calls anything the 128-bit era?

11-07-2009, 03:28 PM	#38
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	You also get out. Take the other kid with you.

11-07-2009, 03:33 PM	#40
SwordofTengu Foot Soldier Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 102	Ok then Kick me out? Why?