I had the “gaming sucks” mindset before. I got out of it by distancing myself from RUclipsrs that push gaming politics, conspiracy theories, and console war nonsense. When you start focusing on the politics of gaming instead of playing games your enjoyment of the media is going will be corrupted. Also slow down your consumption of the media. play games for the experience, not just to beat it for some virtual trophy, achievement, or bragging rights.
Hey, Zach do you still do gaming livestreams? The last one I seen was maybe a few months ago. Was it 'Tomb Raider?" I am not in school right now but still study so, I get busy. I am still learning Spanish daily. Also. I miss your unboxing ASMR videos lol.
I agree Zach. However, I do think lots of what is going on is things are being put through a filter. Or certain narratives are being pushed in the gaming/entertainment industry. Also, lots of these older games are being re-packaged and the prices are being overinflated because with all these game development companies closing, fewer employees are available to work on these projects. I think, people have caught on. Like, "Why, am I going to pay top dollar for a game that is not great or that's been out for over 20 years just to be disappointed?" I know hardcore fans will pay whatever the price but a lot of people won't. Finally, in my opinion, part of this is just normal stagnation of the market. Like, the demand/bell curve. Demand builds up slowly, hit a peak, stagnates, drops, a builds up again the way of the market. That being said, my hope is in the next few years things pick up again but time will tell. For example, in the mid 20s, there was mostly army and fighting games. But by the 2010s, the market exploded with good selections. Although, I don't play as many games anymore I enjoy watching others play.
Games Released in 2008: - GTA 4 - COD World at War - Metal Gear Solid 4 - Fallout 3 - Left 4 Dead - Gears 2 - Smash Bros Brawl - Persona 4 - Dead Space - Fable 2 - Mirror's Edge - Far Cry 2 - Turok ... Insane year for gaming
For sure, love most of those and even more from that gen. 👍 My point about that era being bad industry wise is it was the first time that we experienced these weird cash grabs we hadn't seen before like expansion/season passes and DLC for things we used to just unlock from playing the game.
The missing feeling of e3 in the air is a very good point.
I had the “gaming sucks” mindset before. I got out of it by distancing myself from RUclipsrs that push gaming politics, conspiracy theories, and console war nonsense. When you start focusing on the politics of gaming instead of playing games your enjoyment of the media is going will be corrupted. Also slow down your consumption of the media. play games for the experience, not just to beat it for some virtual trophy, achievement, or bragging rights.
Good advice! 👍
Hey, Zach do you still do gaming livestreams? The last one I seen was maybe a few months ago. Was it 'Tomb Raider?" I am not in school right now but still study so, I get busy. I am still learning Spanish daily.
Also. I miss your unboxing ASMR videos lol.
At the moment no, very busy time in my life at the moment but it's on my radar to pick those up again at least once a month to start!
@@DweeBros My favourite is always going to be ‘Bloodbourne’ with”Here comes the friendzone!”
I agree Zach. However, I do think lots of what is going on is things are being put through a filter. Or certain narratives are being pushed in the gaming/entertainment industry. Also, lots of these older games are being re-packaged and the prices are being overinflated because with all these game development companies closing, fewer employees are available to work on these projects. I think, people have caught on. Like, "Why, am I going to pay top dollar for a game that is not great or that's been out for over 20 years just to be disappointed?" I know hardcore fans will pay whatever the price but a lot of people won't. Finally, in my opinion, part of this is just normal stagnation of the market. Like, the demand/bell curve. Demand builds up slowly, hit a peak, stagnates, drops, a builds up again the way of the market. That being said, my hope is in the next few years things pick up again but time will tell. For example, in the mid 20s, there was mostly army and fighting games. But by the 2010s, the market exploded with good selections. Although, I don't play as many games anymore I enjoy watching others play.
All good points! I do believe we'll have a resurgence once things even out from the layoffs and studios learn to make games in a new sustainable way.
Games Released in 2008:
- GTA 4
- COD World at War
- Metal Gear Solid 4
- Fallout 3
- Left 4 Dead
- Gears 2
- Smash Bros Brawl
- Persona 4
- Dead Space
- Fable 2
- Mirror's Edge
- Far Cry 2
- Turok
...
Insane year for gaming
For sure, love most of those and even more from that gen. 👍 My point about that era being bad industry wise is it was the first time that we experienced these weird cash grabs we hadn't seen before like expansion/season passes and DLC for things we used to just unlock from playing the game.