| Manlytears said: I agree with the title, "gaming today's really not that bad"... I even dare to say it is great! |
It's not though, you're playing them today in a different Zeitgeist. The games may be the same, you, society and competition for your time is not. Also I played everything for free back in the day, some gifted, the rest (95%) pirated. Gaming was also much more pick up and play back in the day.
It's not that bad is accurate, I wouldn't call it great. The smaller variety and no online also made gaming a much more social pass time. Going over to friends to play together rather than chat while playing. Discuss strategies and exchange tips instead of watching you tube. Fewer choices also meant more gamers were playing the same games, more to talk about and experience together.
The games and selection of games may be great today, gaming itself not as fun/rewarding.
