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"I see the same shit over and over. I am amazed by the sheer amount of sequels and remakes I see."
I'm part of the problem, as I tend to at least *enjoy* most games I play, even if they're bad. I guess I haven't gotten old enough yet, although I'll be in my 30s in a few years and I might have a new perspective.
I'm not sure if you enjoy handhelds outside of NSMB2 (which was mentioned), but I've found those as nuggets of solace, as I grew up and took on more responsbilities.
A wife, two jobs, car and house payments, house-work, family members who are getting older and need help/care: these are things I didn't really have to deal with before college was over, so I always had boat-loads of time to play anything I wanted: 80 hour RPGs, you name it.
Now, I enjoy portables more than ever. I can take them to work and play on my lunch hour if I'm in the mood. If my wife needs me for something and I don't have time to get super engrossed in a console game, I can play my 3DS or Vita, mess around, and either close it or hit the standby button respectively.
I can dig it if you don't dig handhelds (a lot of Dtoid doesn't), but playing PSOne Classics on a PSP or Vita is a great way to get that "old fart" gamer itch scratched. I think I'm just a weird anomaly that's stuck in-between the void of old fart gamer and neo-gamer though, as I'll happily play through Resident Evil 6, and 4, in the same week and love both (I replayed 4 before 5 as well, the day before launch, and loved 5).
Overall, I understand your love of games less -- it makes sense. So much shit is going on that you start to develop your kid's interests, among other comittments, and you can't enjoy everything. Still, hopefully you at least have time to sneak in some portable action every so often!
I'm part of the problem, as I tend to at least *enjoy* most games I play, even if they're bad. I guess I haven't gotten old enough yet, although I'll be in my 30s in a few years and I might have a new perspective.
I'm not sure if you enjoy handhelds outside of NSMB2 (which was mentioned), but I've found those as nuggets of solace, as I grew up and took on more responsbilities.
A wife, two jobs, car and house payments, house-work, family members who are getting older and need help/care: these are things I didn't really have to deal with before college was over, so I always had boat-loads of time to play anything I wanted: 80 hour RPGs, you name it.
Now, I enjoy portables more than ever. I can take them to work and play on my lunch hour if I'm in the mood. If my wife needs me for something and I don't have time to get super engrossed in a console game, I can play my 3DS or Vita, mess around, and either close it or hit the standby button respectively.
I can dig it if you don't dig handhelds (a lot of Dtoid doesn't), but playing PSOne Classics on a PSP or Vita is a great way to get that "old fart" gamer itch scratched. I think I'm just a weird anomaly that's stuck in-between the void of old fart gamer and neo-gamer though, as I'll happily play through Resident Evil 6, and 4, in the same week and love both (I replayed 4 before 5 as well, the day before launch, and loved 5).
Overall, I understand your love of games less -- it makes sense. So much shit is going on that you start to develop your kid's interests, among other comittments, and you can't enjoy everything. Still, hopefully you at least have time to sneak in some portable action every so often!
Three things:
- Games are good for your mind, the only replacement for them is outside activities, exercise, puzzle books, etc. (Reading comics, tv, movies or the internet are passive activities that are not replacements.)
- I don't see gaming as crucial as long as you replace it as I said above, but replacing it with something you and your wife can do would he nice too. My buddy and his family run half marathons. His wife and kids were not big runners, but now they do it as a family. That takes real work on everyone's part, but skiing, biking, etc are good too.
- Everyone goes through phases where they don't enjoy video games as much, people often reach that point when they have played enough to understand what is possible and what isn't. Once you know what is possible it is hard not to 'project' your own thoughts and ideas about what games SHOULD be like But, the solution to that is to MAKE games...which is unfeasible for most people.
- Games are good for your mind, the only replacement for them is outside activities, exercise, puzzle books, etc. (Reading comics, tv, movies or the internet are passive activities that are not replacements.)
- I don't see gaming as crucial as long as you replace it as I said above, but replacing it with something you and your wife can do would he nice too. My buddy and his family run half marathons. His wife and kids were not big runners, but now they do it as a family. That takes real work on everyone's part, but skiing, biking, etc are good too.
- Everyone goes through phases where they don't enjoy video games as much, people often reach that point when they have played enough to understand what is possible and what isn't. Once you know what is possible it is hard not to 'project' your own thoughts and ideas about what games SHOULD be like But, the solution to that is to MAKE games...which is unfeasible for most people.
I totally understand where you're coming from. I'm 31, 2 kids and well, my wife can go fuck herself (seperated due to whorism). But yeah, this industry was starting to feel that way to me as well. Then I branched out into indie pc stuff and lesser known titles. Man have I been in heaven. I still enjoy some of the big stuff (sleeping dogs, dishonored, borderlands 2), butmostly just smaller stuff. If you'd like, pm me what systems you own and what types of games you like and ill compile a list of recommendations. Also portables are a dads best friend and have some really unique fun stuff.
I play about an average of one to two hours of videogames every week. Yes, including weekends.
I envy/hate everyone who gets to play more than me.
I envy/hate everyone who gets to play more than me.
@Andy: Buy a god damn handheld. I'm telling you guys, DADS BEST FRIEND. I'm a single dad too, so I probably have less time than you folks. But I can average about 5 hours a week with my handheld included.
Married, no children yet, but I guess they're on their way since we're not nit trying. Xperia Play phone = emulators and
@ EDS
Update your profile. Third Child... No wonder you hate video games right now! You can't get any sleep &/or going mildly insane. Slowly, but surely; whats left of your sanity over the years since like 2005.
The best part about the new Batman game is the scale of the playground. One of the best games of this generation, yes. PS3 Version is that much SW33T3R because of the Custom Soundtracks Option. Which if you played more PS3 games is very; rare.
Update your profile. Third Child... No wonder you hate video games right now! You can't get any sleep &/or going mildly insane. Slowly, but surely; whats left of your sanity over the years since like 2005.
The best part about the new Batman game is the scale of the playground. One of the best games of this generation, yes. PS3 Version is that much SW33T3R because of the Custom Soundtracks Option. Which if you played more PS3 games is very; rare.
