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It Is Your Birthday.
Yes, there have been tons of these types of topics all over the internet, but this one is slightly different.
Folks, it's a strange time for me. I thought I'd never say this, but my interest in video games is waning more and more each day. I find that I'd rather blow the $60+ on illicit substances and condoms for drunk sex than buy the new "it" title. Is it a phase? Yes, probably. Will my interest in gaming ever reach the same level that it has been since I was 5 years old? I doubt it. I even have fleeting moments where I contemplate selling my entire collection. Well, financially times are tough for me, so I think that's the sole reason...but the sad fact is that I just don't care for this hobby as I once did.
With a somewhat heavy heart, I've even decided NOT to renew my subscription to Game Informer magazine, something I've received since ~1999. It expires in February. The latest issue (their 200th) has a top 200 list of the greatest games of all time.
Now, I've seen tons of these lists, and I don't hold any major credence to their selections....however, something like this actually gets you thinking. I've thought for a while what I consider to me my favorite game and franchise of all time, but only in a situation like this do you actually make a real choice.
I'm sure I'll get thrown some harsh words for my game choice, but whatever. Keep in mind that a game needs both a story AND gameplay to be considered great. Games like Super Mario and Zelda are certainly timeless and wonderful titles, but there's a lack of depth that I've come to appreciate. I don't think some of the younger gamers will understand, but then again, I didn't feel this way 4 years ago.
With my ranting out of the way, I'll get to my point. After much consideration and reviewing of the top game list (because there are always titles we forget about), I've come to a conclusion. My favorite series of all time is Metal Gear Solid. My favorite game (brace yourselves)....Metal Gear Solid 2. I cannot explain my irrationality. All I know is, that is one game I would play over and over. I love the MGS series so much that I almost get a tear in my eye when I talk about it with people who haven't experienced it. The story is easily the most confusing and wonderfully detailed in all of gaming. Close second is Half Life 2, probably my second favorite game of all time.
So then, I ask of you: what would you select? Please don't throw something down just for the sake of answering. I've done that too many times with replies like "GTA is the best". GTA is great, but there's a lack of a compelling story. Games can be fun and addictive without you feeling fully immersed in them. Without you caring about the characters.
Perhaps it's the situation I find myself in that's allowing me to really think about this? I don't know.
Also, Happy Thanksgiving. I think I've made it obvious I won't be leaving here for good. I joke about the idiots on this site that make it unbearable...but the fact is, I just don't care about gaming a I once did. That's the real reason.
Thanks for the memories, GP32X. I look forward to some thought-out replies.
- dcgm
Folks, it's a strange time for me. I thought I'd never say this, but my interest in video games is waning more and more each day. I find that I'd rather blow the $60+ on illicit substances and condoms for drunk sex than buy the new "it" title. Is it a phase? Yes, probably. Will my interest in gaming ever reach the same level that it has been since I was 5 years old? I doubt it. I even have fleeting moments where I contemplate selling my entire collection. Well, financially times are tough for me, so I think that's the sole reason...but the sad fact is that I just don't care for this hobby as I once did.
With a somewhat heavy heart, I've even decided NOT to renew my subscription to Game Informer magazine, something I've received since ~1999. It expires in February. The latest issue (their 200th) has a top 200 list of the greatest games of all time.
Now, I've seen tons of these lists, and I don't hold any major credence to their selections....however, something like this actually gets you thinking. I've thought for a while what I consider to me my favorite game and franchise of all time, but only in a situation like this do you actually make a real choice.
I'm sure I'll get thrown some harsh words for my game choice, but whatever. Keep in mind that a game needs both a story AND gameplay to be considered great. Games like Super Mario and Zelda are certainly timeless and wonderful titles, but there's a lack of depth that I've come to appreciate. I don't think some of the younger gamers will understand, but then again, I didn't feel this way 4 years ago.
With my ranting out of the way, I'll get to my point. After much consideration and reviewing of the top game list (because there are always titles we forget about), I've come to a conclusion. My favorite series of all time is Metal Gear Solid. My favorite game (brace yourselves)....Metal Gear Solid 2. I cannot explain my irrationality. All I know is, that is one game I would play over and over. I love the MGS series so much that I almost get a tear in my eye when I talk about it with people who haven't experienced it. The story is easily the most confusing and wonderfully detailed in all of gaming. Close second is Half Life 2, probably my second favorite game of all time.
So then, I ask of you: what would you select? Please don't throw something down just for the sake of answering. I've done that too many times with replies like "GTA is the best". GTA is great, but there's a lack of a compelling story. Games can be fun and addictive without you feeling fully immersed in them. Without you caring about the characters.
Perhaps it's the situation I find myself in that's allowing me to really think about this? I don't know.
Also, Happy Thanksgiving. I think I've made it obvious I won't be leaving here for good. I joke about the idiots on this site that make it unbearable...but the fact is, I just don't care about gaming a I once did. That's the real reason.
Thanks for the memories, GP32X. I look forward to some thought-out replies.
- dcgm
