Hey everyone! Here’s links for the games that have communities (both official and restored servers) Metal Gear Online: mgo2pc.com/ Call of Duty 3: discord.gg/sDBfFPBYwA Far Cry 2, Haze, Splinter Cell, GRID, & More: discord.com/invite/z3Crm9acME Tomb Raider (2013), Space Marine, CoD Classic, & More: discord.gg/NbCUpq3RAZ They all run game nights on the weekend typically, and either offer low level lobbies or just generally go easy with new players so that people learn the ropes. Give them a shot if you’re interested. (: - Ryan
I'm on PS3 cause there's no backwards compatibility, if they moved games to PS4/PS5 with multiplayer support i'd go, i play original demon souls and MGS peacewalker mostly these days
@@ross3695_basedhax Exactly and the servers are mostly from sony => Ill pay for a console and games (somy is getting money from any game disk) so why do i need to pay? I switched to PC im done.
@@cococock2418 you don't actually get anything for paying. all the money goes to Sony when the publishers are hosting the servers. Or sometimes there's no servers at all what are you smoking I play PC and Steam haas good quality online. and it's all free
It was a pleasure speaking to Mystic in the video (I am kid goku in the video 🤣). Many won't know this but Metal Gear Online may have had one of the first shooter battle royales in gaming with a game mode called Stealth Deatchmatch (SDM). It has the shrinking circle that damages health if outside and with a MGS twist. The game was so ahead for its time in many ways.
PS3 had one of the best UI's, the way it separated and organized all your media, gaming content, trophies everything was so seamless. I don't know if we'll ever get another XMB style ui from playstation again.
If it had cross game party chat it would’ve been the best console ever, but that’s too good to be true. Especially in the current gaming era . Pay to play/ pay to win is a norm now
For that matter, the XMB menu also made the PSP really cool to store media on as well. If only that console had proper PSN support, with party chat and such...
It's so crazy to think that the Wii, Xbox 360, and even Wii U/3DS stores have already closed, but the PS3 not only continues to have an active store but also has a very active Online community. This is simply astonishing for an 18 year old console, I really hope this continues for many years to come.
It's like wondering through a desert alone when suddenly you see another person walking towards you. Similar vibe as finding another player in a dead MMO
I’m startin to see major nostalgia and retro content for the ps3 surface with it almost turning 20 years old. It’s crazy that the ps3 is a retro console now and to see the nostalgia kick in.
Wouldn't consider it fully retro yet as it plays HD. The previous console's main display output was composite and were commonly used with CRT televisions, which makes them retro in my opinion. So I would say its on the verge of being retro.
@@Solidus155The DualShock3 is the only thing that doesn’t feel modern. It feels so small after play with the PS4 and PS5 controllers. It doesn’t help that my controllers I’ve had basically as long as I’ve had the console, which is about 15 or so years now. The newer controllers do work with the PS3 though, so that’s handy.
The PS3 is by far the best console Sony ever made and its not even close. No need to download game discs to play, watch all your movies and anime from your usb without any issue and free multiplayer. It doesn't get better. than that.
@@ross3695_basedhax Most games had it incorporated anyways, but for the actual app in the system, the RAM limitations got in the way more often that not. One of the reasons people say 360 was best, even its pretty much dead and abandoned these days, unlike ps3 tho
PS2 and PS4 have a way better catalog of games. PS3, with today standards, feels like an arcaic PS4 at this point. I mean, I love PS3 and I still play on mine from time to time, but it wasn't as good, even for Sony. It was hell to program, and most exclusives were average or lower.
Er, I don't know. I say ps2 is still better and ps4 second. Ps3 has some nice games, and yeah free online is nice. But damn, sure has more fps problems then the 360.
It's so crazy to think that the Wii, Xbox 360, and even Wii U/3DS stores have already closed, but the PS3 not only continues to have an active store but also has a very active Online community. This is simply astonishing for an 18 year old console, I really hope this continues for many years to come.
Also the start of the downfall. Towards the end of ps3 people were hacking with jailbroken consoles on most massive online games. And that’s carried on through
So so happy to see you cover MGO, genuinely always thought it was so far ahead of it's time and was devastated when it was shut down. There's still lots of new players coming back, so to any old players who see this, come check it out again!
Seeing my own username in a game from someone else's perspective is always trippy. (On one hand, I think my PSN username is a bit cringe, but on the other hand, it's cool being in someone's YT video.) Thanks for helping us guys at PS3 Reborn boost the war party trophy in Far Cry 2. It was cool playing with you. Anyone that isn't subscribed yet, give this man a sub.
One of the best video series. I REQUEST FOR IT TO BE DONE TWICE A YEAR! As someone who isn’t from the US, the PS3 experience is more painful day by day. Always less people.
Been subscribed for what must be years now as I've seen these annual videos come and go. Makes my heart swell with happiness that PSN on PS3 is still rocking.
Hey, mystic, glad to see you still doing this.I have a jailbreaking PS3 now.I commented on your P Sn account a long time ago, I'm PS4 showing you the PS5 and stuff like that.If you remember me.I was also gonna told you about my first platinum on a Astro's playroom just letting know.I got a Jill broken p s three and i'm loving it
what was your name on ps3? i used to drop in on random games on versus but i mostly played in terrorist hunt more.. most of my friends on list were tomb raider and vegas 2 players.
I hop on my Jailbroken PS3 every now and then but mostly to play some of my backlog. But when I hop on MW2, BO or WAW MP or Zombies, a sense of nostalgia hits me something fierce.
WaW is pretty awesome on pc with all the modded zombies maps. If you can play WaW or Black Ops 3 on pc you basically have infinite zombies maps. BO1 too but it has less modded maps.
Aim still playing ps3 slim despite having ps4 pro, focusing on trophys i missed for games i had and really cant tell you how much im enjoying it! Tried some digital games i own through U.K account like the bundle of BF which ended in hardline Part, Unfortunately BF2 server was closed im not sure if BF3 closed as well but probably will jump for the game trophy one day!
No way it’s already been a year since you released the last one of these. I’ve watched the last few years of these as soon as you release them and it just reminds me how fast time is going
I’ve noticed some people have this odd mentality (to me) where when they move onto the next generation or title, they act like they can never go back like you must always play the newest consoles and games only. Screw that, even though I have a PS5 and Switch, I’ll still play my N64, PS1, PS2, DS, GBA and so on. You can always go back in one way or another so it’s best not to limit yourself to the just the latest of things.
These are the same people who call you broke boy for playing on these older consoles, they can't comprehend why anyone would be interested in a game that isn't on the latest console.
I just bought my first PS3 ever yesterday because of your videos I’m so excited to try it out and to try the exclusive games that haven’t been ported over to modern platforms thanks for the videos😁
Im actually looking to buy a used PS3 to re download alot of my games. I really think PS5 is my last PlayStation console, ill chill with my PS1 thru PS5 collection and gamepass for the rest of my days
These videos for some reason really bring a tear to my eye. Its really beautiful you shine a spotlight on these few passionate individuals who keep these games alive even years after everyone has left!
Always look forward to these videos Not everyone has the time to check every PS3 game for players and I like knowing that people are still playing these I hope these stay online for years
I STILL play Borderlands 2 online sometimes. The lobbies are generally empty for a while, but I’ll see some folks and help out whenever I can. I LOVE that game.
I tried the same thing just a couple of days ago and i was shocked to see how many people still play the PS3 online. I tried Resident Evil 5 mercenaries and there are is still somebody playing it but i was positively shocked when i saw hundreds of people playing Battlefield 3 Online and the game is still beautiful by the way!
Man huge shoutout to the communities and developers who keep these games alive. I was so happy hearing about the Metal Gear Online project, and the people who created discord communities for games like Tomb Raider and CoD 3. Warms my heart
ps3 xmb & friends list menu was the best. logging in to that suspenseful “signing in” & seeing “account management” with a smiley was always a W. Trophy levels, comments & the color/avatar customization was A1. Simple is more
My best friend, and I just started Destiny on PS3 last Winter, since then, we have been playing it once a week. Feels always very strong for me cause it's an old game, and you never know when servers are going down. It is very special to me and my friend.
My experience with Journey was amazing. I played late in the PS4 life cycle around 2017 on my PS3 I must of got it on PS+. I had no clue it was multiplayer and the person until we beat it and I got the trophy for completing it with the same person from start to finish. I love to take my time and look at things and they would follow me and stand behind me like an NPC. I was in shock when I saw it.
*TOMB RAIDER* 💪🏻 still remember those days when playing with Roman, recorded few videos too, now I am not active but still member of that great Discord server.
Thank you for raising awareness on older exclusive titles. Every year, I think we get closer and closer to publishers re-releasing older titles for newer consoles and PC.
This system was way ahead of its time. This is why I still have 165 physical games and multiple controllers and accessories. The entire Xbox 360 and PS3 generation are legendary libraries to have.
I've been buying a lot of 7th gen games on Steam. Best gaming era ever in my view I also got a red superslim this year, 11 years after not having a working PS3 to play my disc library again
My first real console online experience (well after the Wii which was decent but I only really played SSBB online, CoD WaW and Naruto CoN before I got a PS3. Also didn't really experience it on PS2 cuz the ethernet cable and dial up internet hassle, plus few games supported, and more importantly local multiplayer with friends and fam just never got me thinking about online play on it.) PS3 is what nearly got me away from PC online gaming for good. Every genre of my favorite games were endless competitive fun just to name a couple of my most played from 2010-2015 Uncharted 2 platinumed -1k hours most underrated and cleanest online gameplay that generation CoD Black Ops I and II (I've always liked Treyarch's games more for multiplayer and especially zombies) -platinumed 5k hours altogether Warhawk -gem Borderlands 2 -fave co-op game Battlefield 3 and 4 -1k hours most fun and engaging with friends Tekken 6 and TT2 -platinumed fave customization and solo competitive play Little Big Planet 1-3 funniest and most wholesome experience local and online, just pure joy Resident Evil 5 and 6 1k platinumed 1k hours altogether Resistance 2 DCUO -3k hours the MMORPG experience on the PS3 Lost Planet 2 -most unique and amazing experience woulda played more if it wasn't so poorly optimized GTA 4 and 5 -infinite hours especially 5 (It's like having a second life) Assassin's Creed Brotherhood -another super unique experience and hella creative and cool AF with friends while outsmarting randoms NBA 2k11/2k12/2k13) -best of 2k without the need of microtransactions Midnight Club LA -roleplaying OL as Paul Walker or Han Dead Island -1k hours fave co-op Red Dead Redemption -500 hours of trolling fun Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 and 3 Gran Turismo 6 Saints Row 3 -fun when it worked Crysis 3 (couldn't run on my potato pc at the time xD) Transformers War and Fall -underrated gems that perfected the online multiplayer formula Were the ones I remember playing nonstop and never got bored of. The most complete gaming span of my life so far. Now I only play Mobas, TCGs and old mmos that are still running for online on PC. I can't get into the newer shooters, sports/racing, fighting games or other genres online anymore as I feel like I played the best of them already on the PS3. Pokemon's the only console online experience I've enjoyed lately. How I miss that gen of consoles especially the PS3, still my favorite console of all time over PS2 and the Switch. And that span of gaming from 2008-2014 be it on my PS3, Wii, PC or even the boom of early mobile games, was the most enjoyable experience for me.
4:18 Man I remember those long peaceful days back in high school just grinding for gold camos while listening to COD commentary youtubers.I would give anything to go back.
Just last year I was still playing MW2 and BF4 on the PS3. Both communities still active, especially Battlefield. It was a surprise but the mood was great. Casual fun, no one sweating or creating huge parties to pub stomp. Just felt nostalgic.
I have the same PS3 I’ve had since 2008, and only stopped playing once my partner got my a PS5 before our daughter was born before Christmas last year. I played it right up until that point. Until the end. And it’s still going strong, and will never be thrown out. I will get it cleaned up and pass it onto my daughter. It’s historical importance in regards to gaming is quintessential. Timeless
Hey everyone! Here’s links for the games that have communities (both official and restored servers)
Metal Gear Online: mgo2pc.com/
Call of Duty 3: discord.gg/sDBfFPBYwA
Far Cry 2, Haze, Splinter Cell, GRID, & More: discord.com/invite/z3Crm9acME
Tomb Raider (2013), Space Marine, CoD Classic, & More: discord.gg/NbCUpq3RAZ
They all run game nights on the weekend typically, and either offer low level lobbies or just generally go easy with new players so that people learn the ropes. Give them a shot if you’re interested. (:
- Ryan
ryan i love this series so much 🤟🏻
I'm on PS3 cause there's no backwards compatibility, if they moved games to PS4/PS5 with multiplayer support i'd go,
i play original demon souls and MGS peacewalker mostly these days
Most Wanted best need for speed back in the PS2 🤩
nice to see the community still active
What phat PlayStation 3 do you use? Is it the same one you drilled holes on the bottom for air? Thank you
who else miss the ps3 days 😢
Me
I miss the PS6 days, they were the best
@@RiseWegnice future man
@@TheElliotEquation🤟🏻
Me
Not paying for online is a good reason…
paying for online is a scam but fanboys won't admit that unfortunately and call ps3 outdated
@@ross3695_basedhax Y ah that's a big reason I went to PC instead of the newer consoles
@@ross3695_basedhax Exactly and the servers are mostly from sony => Ill pay for a console and games (somy is getting money from any game disk) so why do i need to pay?
I switched to PC im done.
no it isn't. free = terrible quality
@@cococock2418 you don't actually get anything for paying. all the money goes to Sony when the publishers are hosting the servers. Or sometimes there's no servers at all
what are you smoking I play PC and Steam haas good quality online. and it's all free
It was a pleasure speaking to Mystic in the video (I am kid goku in the video 🤣).
Many won't know this but Metal Gear Online may have had one of the first shooter battle royales in gaming with a game mode called Stealth Deatchmatch (SDM). It has the shrinking circle that damages health if outside and with a MGS twist. The game was so ahead for its time in many ways.
Did the first MGO ever get restored?
@@Alex_Logan22yes
Right, there won't be any game like MGO2.
Yes! Used to play it all the time.
@@BET0000 I host it every 2 weeks. (Hopefully yt does not delete my reply to my comment this time)
Babe wake up, new Mystic video about PS3 online in current year just dropped finally
Real
Chocolate
PS3 had one of the best UI's, the way it separated and organized all your media, gaming content, trophies everything was so seamless. I don't know if we'll ever get another XMB style ui from playstation again.
If it had cross game party chat it would’ve been the best console ever, but that’s too good to be true. Especially in the current gaming era . Pay to play/ pay to win is a norm now
Facts, and it was also surprisingly easy to get pirated movies downloaded on there.
For that matter, the XMB menu also made the PSP really cool to store media on as well. If only that console had proper PSN support, with party chat and such...
PS3's online going strong nearly 20 years later is incredible! 🙏
The man himself legend on all things PS3
Thanks mawk too :)
Thanks fellas! Ryan is the OG though 🙏
GOOD GOD I am getting old
It's so crazy to think that the Wii, Xbox 360, and even Wii U/3DS stores have already closed, but the PS3 not only continues to have an active store but also has a very active Online community.
This is simply astonishing for an 18 year old console, I really hope this continues for many years to come.
Still crazy to see people online on ps3. Was playing operation raccoon city the other day and was beyond shocked when someone joined my game.
Wowwww. I recently picked that game up and didn't think anyone would be playing it
RE5 is pretty active too
Nice! I play on PS3 and PS4 via PS Plus streaming, someone usually joins I love it!
Dang I still play the game too but sadly I broke my ps3 controller button where you must shoot 😭
It's like wondering through a desert alone when suddenly you see another person walking towards you. Similar vibe as finding another player in a dead MMO
I’m startin to see major nostalgia and retro content for the ps3 surface with it almost turning 20 years old. It’s crazy that the ps3 is a retro console now and to see the nostalgia kick in.
It’s retro but plays like modern console somehow. Some games is slow and use old game engines but overall it’s pretty strong still
Wouldn't consider it fully retro yet as it plays HD. The previous console's main display output was composite and were commonly used with CRT televisions, which makes them retro in my opinion. So I would say its on the verge of being retro.
@@JaykishanGohil-y7gnot everyone had hdtvs back then and you could just play 480p. Just saying
@@Solidus155The DualShock3 is the only thing that doesn’t feel modern. It feels so small after play with the PS4 and PS5 controllers. It doesn’t help that my controllers I’ve had basically as long as I’ve had the console, which is about 15 or so years now. The newer controllers do work with the PS3 though, so that’s handy.
It really depends on the game you’re playing, like if you go beyond 2010, it feels super old. playing the ps3 version of gta 5 doesn’t tho.
my favorite annually series on youtube
same
The PS3 is by far the best console Sony ever made and its not even close. No need to download game discs to play, watch all your movies and anime from your usb without any issue and free multiplayer. It doesn't get better. than that.
Not to mention the internet browser was surprisingly good, and you had PS1 retrocompatibility (and some had PS2 as well)
Only thing i didn't like was the lack of party chat(which i thought was a big deal) and worse ports. Other than that PS5 isn't even close to PS2 and 3
@@ross3695_basedhax Most games had it incorporated anyways, but for the actual app in the system, the RAM limitations got in the way more often that not. One of the reasons people say 360 was best, even its pretty much dead and abandoned these days, unlike ps3 tho
PS2 and PS4 have a way better catalog of games. PS3, with today standards, feels like an arcaic PS4 at this point.
I mean, I love PS3 and I still play on mine from time to time, but it wasn't as good, even for Sony. It was hell to program, and most exclusives were average or lower.
Er, I don't know. I say ps2 is still better and ps4 second. Ps3 has some nice games, and yeah free online is nice. But damn, sure has more fps problems then the 360.
Still play my PS3 often. Glad I kept it.
I need to I often go back to my bc ps3 and play def jam and the old gtas I need to get my ps3 library back up I get bored playing my ps5 often
That was my last gaming console. I lost interest in gaming so I never got the ps4. I still have it and will never get rid of it.
ps3 runs alot more silently man ps home was were it was at
@@barrett2020 i agree wish they remade it exactly how it was
Same
Your videos about old consoles always make me nostalgic in the best way possible.
It's so crazy to think that the Wii, Xbox 360, and even Wii U/3DS stores have already closed, but the PS3 not only continues to have an active store but also has a very active Online community.
This is simply astonishing for an 18 year old console, I really hope this continues for many years to come.
Nah the Xbox 360 store hasn't closed yet lmao, but in a few months it will.
@@crumdrumStill proves point PS3 is superior
PS3 was like the golden era of online gaming, also peak gaming
PS3 and 360 was amazing. Both systems had literally something for someone.
Also the start of the downfall. Towards the end of ps3 people were hacking with jailbroken consoles on most massive online games. And that’s carried on through
So so happy to see you cover MGO, genuinely always thought it was so far ahead of it's time and was devastated when it was shut down. There's still lots of new players coming back, so to any old players who see this, come check it out again!
Still playing on my PS3, such a huge and diverse library.
Keep these videos coming
Seeing my own username in a game from someone else's perspective is always trippy.
(On one hand, I think my PSN username is a bit cringe, but on the other hand, it's cool being in someone's YT video.)
Thanks for helping us guys at PS3 Reborn boost the war party trophy in Far Cry 2. It was cool playing with you.
Anyone that isn't subscribed yet, give this man a sub.
Glad you guys got it done!
Crazy the PS3 Online is still going props to people that still play their ps3.
just got dead rising 2 grate ps3 game
I got ps5 and ps3 I play both online regularly
PLZ HELP ME HOW DO I GET PSPLUS FOR THE PS3
@@batdanneal9121what games do you play?
@@clonetrooperminigunner4119you don’t need it
One of the best video series.
I REQUEST FOR IT TO BE DONE TWICE A YEAR!
As someone who isn’t from the US, the PS3 experience is more painful day by day. Always less people.
PS Tripple ❤
ps triple ballin
This is Chaaaa Warden here aight
@@supersoupy4709I see you are a person of taste (and possibly a Matt McMuscles fan).
PS3 make the best games
Chad Warden was right about there being a 50 cent game on the ps triple
It's genuinely heartwarming to see the love for MGO provided by the community where Konami just failed. We salute you boys!
MGO games are great, but people don't seem to care about it
The long awaited video
I've been waiting for this video. Still proud to be playing online on my PS3 in 2024. Here's to 2025.
The tag out to Terrell was perfect lol
Yesss I’ve been watching your older videos and this is perfect timing. PS3 will forever be my first love
I'm still playing! Was kinda hoping I would see you in the lobbys this year around. Love PS3
I hope you know how much these yearly videos mean to me - please never stop doing them. Thank you :)
Been subscribed for what must be years now as I've seen these annual videos come and go. Makes my heart swell with happiness that PSN on PS3 is still rocking.
This is my favorite series of yours!
Been following these yearly videos ever since u made the very first one back in 2019. You make me wanna revisit my ps3 again. Love ur videos
Also im absolutely shocked u covered lost planet 2. The multiplayer on that game is unbelievably fun with lots of ppl
Ps3 was truly the 🐐 i play since 2010 and i remember playing ratchet and clank and call of duty and tekken 6, i miss those golden ages😢
I’m such a big fan of this series. Always looking forward to these and glad you’ve kept it going for this long 😁
is it me or in these oldschool games playing a lot of cool and nice people?
Yes cause they re probably older and mature
Hey, mystic, glad to see you still doing this.I have a jailbreaking PS3 now.I commented on your P Sn account a long time ago, I'm PS4 showing you the PS5 and stuff like that.If you remember me.I was also gonna told you about my first platinum on a Astro's playroom just letting know.I got a Jill broken p s three and i'm loving it
Rainbow 6 vegas 2 on ps3 was my first multiplayer experience as well as PlayStation at home.. those were the days
bro saaame. Man I miss ps home and peak R6V2 Team leader
what was your name on ps3? i used to drop in on random games on versus but i mostly played in terrorist hunt more.. most of my friends on list were tomb raider and vegas 2 players.
Wish that video was a but longer I enjoy this yearly series of playing ps 3 games online still great job Mystic
not me anymore since my ps3 stopped working. i loved watching these videos while playing online, it was a beautiful experience
I'm still playing gta5,gta4,codwaw,bf3,cod waw,mw2,Red dead on multiplayer
been waiting for this one
man this is so nostalgic. the late 2000s early 2010s will always be nostalgic.
I never smile so much in a mystic's video until I saw this 😁😁😁 24:30
This is the first video of Mystic I have ever seen, I'm smiling throughout the whole video 😅
I hop on my Jailbroken PS3 every now and then but mostly to play some of my backlog. But when I hop on MW2, BO or WAW MP or Zombies, a sense of nostalgia hits me something fierce.
WaW is pretty awesome on pc with all the modded zombies maps. If you can play WaW or Black Ops 3 on pc you basically have infinite zombies maps. BO1 too but it has less modded maps.
Jailbroken PS3 online works ok?
@@dominicmanning4512 Yeah just don't use any Jailbreak apps, for that stay signed off, then you're good 👍
Love that people are recognizing you. Keep up that grind.
thank you for playing with the TR2013 community!
Lost Planet 2 really brought back some good memories. Spent so many hours in that game back in the day.
Aim still playing ps3 slim despite having ps4 pro, focusing on trophys i missed for games i had and really cant tell you how much im enjoying it!
Tried some digital games i own through U.K account like the bundle of BF which ended in hardline Part, Unfortunately BF2 server was closed im not sure if BF3 closed as well but probably will jump for the game trophy one day!
No way it’s already been a year since you released the last one of these. I’ve watched the last few years of these as soon as you release them and it just reminds me how fast time is going
I’ve noticed some people have this odd mentality (to me) where when they move onto the next generation or title, they act like they can never go back like you must always play the newest consoles and games only. Screw that, even though I have a PS5 and Switch, I’ll still play my N64, PS1, PS2, DS, GBA and so on. You can always go back in one way or another so it’s best not to limit yourself to the just the latest of things.
These are the same people who call you broke boy for playing on these older consoles, they can't comprehend why anyone would be interested in a game that isn't on the latest console.
I just bought my first PS3 ever yesterday because of your videos I’m so excited to try it out and to try the exclusive games that haven’t been ported over to modern platforms thanks for the videos😁
Free online, lots of GOOD games
Love these yearly vids. I miss play the ps3 games like GTA 4 COD FIFA when i came back from school
Im actually looking to buy a used PS3 to re download alot of my games. I really think PS5 is my last PlayStation console, ill chill with my PS1 thru PS5 collection and gamepass for the rest of my days
Yes PS5 is the worst one it has no game.
@@petelike2024all its good for is 60fps patches for old ps4, most games i play on it is PS4 stuff mainly
me and a group of people were playing NFS:MW this weekend. was a blast. you're awesome Ryan!
do you guys have a discord or a psn group chat? I don't own the game currently, but I'm interested in playing it
Been waiting a while for this.
Also there are probably a ton of people who play but don't go online cus of Jailbreak/Homebrew
That last part was heartwarming, truly shows the beauty of fighting games
Aww the memories of playing online with my cheap headset that made me sound like I was talking threw a tin can..miss them days…
yesssss lad
These videos for some reason really bring a tear to my eye. Its really beautiful you shine a spotlight on these few passionate individuals who keep these games alive even years after everyone has left!
Im here from the save mgo community
Always look forward to these videos
Not everyone has the time to check every PS3 game for players and I like knowing that people are still playing these
I hope these stay online for years
PS3 the best console
I STILL play Borderlands 2 online sometimes. The lobbies are generally empty for a while, but I’ll see some folks and help out whenever I can. I LOVE that game.
I wonder when Sony will shut down the ps3 online service
Hopefully never
When I think of my fondest memories from that era, I think back to being a kid playing LBP and making friends :') I hope theyre all doing well in life
Notice how fast matchmaking is in a 15 year old game? Compare it to the PS5 Call of Duty games lol
I've never had problems getting into mw3 on the ps5.
I tried the same thing just a couple of days ago and i was shocked to see how many people still play the PS3 online. I tried Resident Evil 5 mercenaries and there are is still somebody playing it but i was positively shocked when i saw hundreds of people playing Battlefield 3 Online and the game is still beautiful by the way!
I wish Naughty Dog bum ass would release the real uncharted 2 with multiplayer. I never stopped playing it. They made it stop :(
Or bring back the uc4 multiplayer for PS5
Man huge shoutout to the communities and developers who keep these games alive. I was so happy hearing about the Metal Gear Online project, and the people who created discord communities for games like Tomb Raider and CoD 3. Warms my heart
I juse love this channel. No drama, no declaring the death of gaming every week, just fun and love for videogames. It makes me wanna play more, too.
My yearly Mystic tradition, I honestly only wait for this video the whole year
Ahhh tekken 6, gta iv, world at war, damnn miss coming home from school and playing all night every weekend on these 😢❤
ps3 xmb & friends list menu was the best.
logging in to that suspenseful “signing in” & seeing “account management” with a smiley was always a W.
Trophy levels, comments & the color/avatar customization was A1.
Simple is more
My best friend, and I just started Destiny on PS3 last Winter, since then, we have been playing it once a week.
Feels always very strong for me cause it's an old game, and you never know when servers are going down.
It is very special to me and my friend.
My experience with Journey was amazing. I played late in the PS4 life cycle around 2017 on my PS3 I must of got it on PS+. I had no clue it was multiplayer and the person until we beat it and I got the trophy for completing it with the same person from start to finish. I love to take my time and look at things and they would follow me and stand behind me like an NPC. I was in shock when I saw it.
*TOMB RAIDER* 💪🏻 still remember those days when playing with Roman, recorded few videos too, now I am not active but still member of that great Discord server.
Thank you for raising awareness on older exclusive titles. Every year, I think we get closer and closer to publishers re-releasing older titles for newer consoles and PC.
This system was way ahead of its time. This is why I still have 165 physical games and multiple controllers and accessories. The entire Xbox 360 and PS3 generation are legendary libraries to have.
I've been buying a lot of 7th gen games on Steam. Best gaming era ever in my view
I also got a red superslim this year, 11 years after not having a working PS3 to play my disc library again
Crazy timing! I just hooked up my PS3 last night, but couldnt get any games to read yet
My first real console online experience (well after the Wii which was decent but I only really played SSBB online, CoD WaW and Naruto CoN before I got a PS3. Also didn't really experience it on PS2 cuz the ethernet cable and dial up internet hassle, plus few games supported, and more importantly local multiplayer with friends and fam just never got me thinking about online play on it.) PS3 is what nearly got me away from PC online gaming for good. Every genre of my favorite games were endless competitive fun just to name a couple of my most played from 2010-2015
Uncharted 2 platinumed -1k hours most underrated and cleanest online gameplay that generation
CoD Black Ops I and II (I've always liked Treyarch's games more for multiplayer and especially zombies) -platinumed 5k hours altogether
Warhawk -gem
Borderlands 2 -fave co-op game
Battlefield 3 and 4 -1k hours most fun and engaging with friends
Tekken 6 and TT2 -platinumed fave customization and solo competitive play
Little Big Planet 1-3 funniest and most wholesome experience local and online, just pure joy
Resident Evil 5 and 6 1k platinumed 1k hours altogether
Resistance 2
DCUO -3k hours the MMORPG experience on the PS3
Lost Planet 2 -most unique and amazing experience woulda played more if it wasn't so poorly optimized
GTA 4 and 5 -infinite hours especially 5 (It's like having a second life)
Assassin's Creed Brotherhood -another super unique experience and hella creative and cool AF with friends while outsmarting randoms
NBA 2k11/2k12/2k13) -best of 2k without the need of microtransactions
Midnight Club LA -roleplaying OL as Paul Walker or Han
Dead Island -1k hours fave co-op
Red Dead Redemption -500 hours of trolling fun
Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 and 3
Gran Turismo 6
Saints Row 3 -fun when it worked
Crysis 3 (couldn't run on my potato pc at the time xD)
Transformers War and Fall -underrated gems that perfected the online multiplayer formula
Were the ones I remember playing nonstop and never got bored of. The most complete gaming span of my life so far. Now I only play Mobas, TCGs and old mmos that are still running for online on PC. I can't get into the newer shooters, sports/racing, fighting games or other genres online anymore as I feel like I played the best of them already on the PS3. Pokemon's the only console online experience I've enjoyed lately. How I miss that gen of consoles especially the PS3, still my favorite console of all time over PS2 and the Switch. And that span of gaming from 2008-2014 be it on my PS3, Wii, PC or even the boom of early mobile games, was the most enjoyable experience for me.
been waiting for the 2024 version of this and ryan delivered
I’m so glad games like When Vikings Attack, God of War Ascension, Fat Princess, and Ratchet and Clank A4O and FFA are still playable online
Oh snap, does All4One have online only trophies? If so, I need to hurry up and get on that!
OMG!! YESSS i love these video series i look forward to it every year.
4:18 Man I remember those long peaceful days back in high school just grinding for gold camos while listening to COD commentary youtubers.I would give anything to go back.
Dude it was really cool to see you play MGO2. I’ve only dabbled in SaveMGO but that community is one of the most dedicated I’ve ever seen.
Warhammer Space Marine still seems to have a very active community on PS3 even
Wow the work those guys did with MGO is amazing, I spent years in that game. Might jump in with rpcs3 just for that!
I love seeing these videos every year
3:18 might be the hardest PSN message ever sent
It is
Still play mine almost daily, won’t ever die out ❤️
Nostalgia activated. Now I have to follow up by watching ps3 launch day vids.
Whenever there's a new Mystic video, ya day just got lit up
Best age of gaming right here.
I played bf3 in online couple days ago and was suprised there were quite many players 😱👌👌
definitely needs a part two, there are so many games to explore
Just last year I was still playing MW2 and BF4 on the PS3. Both communities still active, especially Battlefield. It was a surprise but the mood was great. Casual fun, no one sweating or creating huge parties to pub stomp. Just felt nostalgic.
Roman is an absolute cool guy, I love people who are genuinely passionate about certain games 🔥
Thanks mate, I appreciate it!
I have the same PS3 I’ve had since 2008, and only stopped playing once my partner got my a PS5 before our daughter was born before Christmas last year. I played it right up until that point. Until the end. And it’s still going strong, and will never be thrown out. I will get it cleaned up and pass it onto my daughter. It’s historical importance in regards to gaming is quintessential. Timeless
Always look forward to these every year!
wholesome gaming session between friends at the end
I always enjoy seeing the yearly notification for this series