Classic gaming over modern gaming? What's you're stance? Video included.....

[TheRetroVideoGameAddict]

What other modern games have you played other than Call of Duty and the Lego Batman games? There are wayyy better modern games out there.

I dont know if I can say I prefer classic verses modern, because I kinda feel like the really good games are timeless.

I actively play sports games like NBA 2k13, WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2012, and UFC, but mainly I've played the 3 Modern Warfare games, the 2 Lego Batman games, the first Batman Arkham game, Left 4 Dead 2, and Gears of War. The 3 Modern Warfare games and the first Lego Batman game were me favorites and I've beaten the 4 of them at least 4x each as well as played countless hours of online play with MW2 and MW3. But all of the other games I've tried whether it be at friends houses or through playing demo's I've just not been able to get into at all, while with retro games I've been able to jump right in and have a blast. I just don't like how games today are so long and drawn out and how companies seem to want to move toward online play, it just irks me.

[bb_hood]

I actively play sports games like NBA 2k13, WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2012, and UFC, but mainly I've played the 3 Modern Warfare games, the 2 Lego Batman games, the first Batman Arkham game, Left 4 Dead 2, and Gears of War. The 3 Modern Warfare games and the first Lego Batman game were me favorites and I've beaten the 4 of them at least 4x each as well as played countless hours of online play with MW2 and MW3. But all of the other games I've tried whether it be at friends houses or through playing demo's I've just not been able to get into at all, while with retro games I've been able to jump right in and have a blast. I just don't like how games today are so long and drawn out and how companies seem to want to move toward online play, it just irks me.

Personally I really like long games. If I find a game I really like, the longer the better. Skyrim is absolutely gigantic. It took me a month and a half of playing it in order to get the platinum trophy and I thoroughly enjoyed playing it.
Regarding online play, some games are just better played online with others (if you dont have someone right next to you that is). I love fighting games and I would always rather play against a human opponent than the computer.

[Alpha2099]

I don't play modern games too often anymore - either because I can't afford them or my computer can't run them. So I end up sticking with older games. Don't get me wrong, there are some modern games that I do like, such as Skyrim and the Arkham Asylum games, but for the most part I'm a retro gamer.

[ShinobiMan]

Couldn't agree more with your vlog. There is something special about retrogaming. I do feel nostalgia plays a large role in our attachment, BUT you cannot deny the ingenuity, the creative gameplay, and the FUN that surrounds the old games. Do I want to engulf myself in a fantasy / life simulator that will take up 300 + hours of my life to complete? Not really. I'd rather run and jump on a few goombas, deliver a charged shot as Mega Man, or whip a few skeletons on Castlevania. These games required TRUE fantasy and imagination. I truly believe that nothing strengthened my imagination more as a child than growing up with the likes of Sonic The Hedgehog, Simon Belmont, Donkey Kong... the list goes on!

And as my wife and I plan on having kids in the future, I can't help but look at modern games and want to shelter them from such titles as GTA, Dead Rising, COD, Bioshock... you name it! As the technology gets better, the graphics become more realistic (and now almost photorealistic), and the innocence more and more lost.

[Edmond Dantes]

I used to be strictly an old-school gamer, but lately I've been finding more modern-ish games that tickle my fancy. Onimusha, Devil May Cry, Armored Core are all awesome games that I somehow spent years not knowing about, and which deserve to be known.

I do dislike some terrible trends that have ruined once-classic genres (RPGs becoming too complicated and basically forcing you to buy strategy guides, fighting games shifting to 3D, how composing original soundtracks has fallen by the wayside in favor of "ambience" or licensed music...) but for the most part, it's not the time period--its the games.

[postulio]

Choosing one is stupid. Do both.

I am currently playing Forza Horizon, Bioshock Infinite, Fallout 2, Daggerfall and Link's Awakening.

I can't wait until Wasteland 2, Shroud of the Avatar and GTA V come out.
Next to play on my list is Ultima 7 & 8, Return to Monkey Island, FFVII and Baldur's Gate II.



There are fantastic games across all eras. Limiting, or "preferring" one over another is self detrimental as you may miss great games one way or another.

All games were once modern, All games will be classic.

[JakeM]

People who dont play newer games get on my nerves more than people who only play newer games. Its the age difference, young people will play whats advertised to them and what their friends have. People who stay in the past are kinda sad cases to me because theres still so many awesome games made every year. So I dont see why people only play on their NES or 2600 when theres PS1 games that far more improved upon those old games formulas and invented brand new ways of playing. If yorue into really hard arcade style games then there are several indy games on PSN and XBLA to keep you going.

This article pissed me off for example.
http://kotaku.com/there-was-no-real-...ou-f-706839854

Theres a lot of things wrong with current gaming trends, but that doesnt mean there arent great games made, you just have to dig for the gold through some advertised crap, youre older and on the internet so there shouldnt be any problem doing that. Im the type to make a huge future buying lists on amazon, so maybe Im different than most people, but laziness isnt a reason to say that retro gaming as a whole is better than newer things. Old things stay old, new things always change.

And as my wife and I plan on having kids in the future, I can't help but look at modern games and want to shelter them from such titles as GTA, Dead Rising, COD, Bioshock... you name it! As the technology gets better, the graphics become more realistic (and now almost photorealistic), and the innocence more and more lost.

Theres still new Mario and Zelda games being made, have them play those. A ton of people forget that theres still a LOT of kiddy games out there because Nintendo isnt on top, but if you dont want your kids playing COD or GTA, thats fantastic I dont like those games, but theres still new Nintendo games that yo uand your kids will love.

[cholkavich]

I dont see the benefit in denying yourself any games despite them being modern or retro. I love me some old school games and as for modern games, theres something for everyone if you take the time to look. Do yourself a favor and check out the Indie section on Steam, especially now with the summer sale, most can be had under $3. Just plug in a usb controller and youre good to go.

[Little Miss Gloom]

I agree with Pustulio and Cholkavich, about there being no point in choosing one over the other -- however, for me, it's more about replayability than anything.

I'd argue that although there are really nice services, such as PS3 trophies and 360 achievements, there are very few modern games that resonate with me to a point that I'd love to play them again after a first-run. This is just me though. I know plenty of folks who have done multiple runs through recent titles.

It could be a nostalgic factor. It most likely -is- a nostalgic factor. But in the end I have to look at how much the game influenced me as a player, how long of a game it is, and if the game offers me a different experience if so I choose ... such as speed runs, or finding different in-game strategies.

[ShinobiMan]

People who dont play newer games get on my nerves more than people who only play newer games. Its the age difference, young people will play whats advertised to them and what their friends have. People who stay in the past are kinda sad cases to me because theres still so many awesome games made every year. So I dont see why people only play on their NES or 2600 when theres PS1 games that far more improved upon those old games formulas and invented brand new ways of playing. If yorue into really hard arcade style games then there are several indy games on PSN and XBLA to keep you going.

This article pissed me off for example.
http://kotaku.com/there-was-no-real-...ou-f-706839854

Theres a lot of things wrong with current gaming trends, but that doesnt mean there arent great games made, you just have to dig for the gold through some advertised crap, youre older and on the internet so there shouldnt be any problem doing that. Im the type to make a huge future buying lists on amazon, so maybe Im different than most people, but laziness isnt a reason to say that retro gaming as a whole is better than newer things. Old things stay old, new things always change.



Theres still new Mario and Zelda games being made, have them play those. A ton of people forget that theres still a LOT of kiddy games out there because Nintendo isnt on top, but if you dont want your kids playing COD or GTA, thats fantastic I dont like those games, but theres still new Nintendo games that yo uand your kids will love.

Absolutely. That's the reason I own a Wii U and 3DS. Currently playing Luigi's Mansion and having a blast.

I just wish I was able to experience more modern games without being visually assaulted by an onslaught of ultra violent content. I feel very strongly that it's unnecessary, and older games prove that.

There's a certain shock factor involved in why games today include such grotesque gameplay. They are appealing to that sinister side in us all. We all have in us the ability to do evil. We have it in us to do good as well.

Sure you're not going to run out and kill someone after playing GTA or COD, but I think it all comes down to desensitization, of which we clearly have all become.

Personally I just prefer not to expose myself, yet alone my kids, to this stuff. And that's coming from someone who once enjoyed GTA purely because I used it as a murder simulator. I KNOW how desensitized I've become, and that bothers me. Does it not others?

[TheRetroVideoGameAddict]

I don't think it should be one or the other, but modern games just lack the "it" factor that makes me want to play them. Again though, that's just me.

I did like the Modern Warfare games and the Lego games from this generation.

[JakeM]

I just wish I was able to experience more modern games without being visually assaulted by an onslaught of ultra violent content. I feel very strongly that it's unnecessary, and older games prove that.

Well, sorry, but not all games can be for people with limits. Theres violent games that are popular, but if you dont like them then dont feel bad about them existing. Theres plenty of nonviolent games that are popular for you to play. If them looking like real people makes you feel bad for them then ok, but thats a weird psychological portal I dont want to get into.

And you cant say that older games would have been the same if they looked like games nowadays. Every game designer you talk to will tell you that every game they made would have been totally different if the technology they were dealing with were different.

Theres this one part of Final Fantasy 13 where Lightning has this flowery weapon thing, and she looks like a dumbass for using that in a fight with someone. I hoping major publishers are going to learn some very important lessons about games looking real vs looking cool this coming generation.

[GREEN00]

I actively play sports games like NBA 2k13, WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2012, and UFC, but mainly I've played the 3 Modern Warfare games, the 2 Lego Batman games, the first Batman Arkham game, Left 4 Dead 2, and Gears of War. The 3 Modern Warfare games and the first Lego Batman game were me favorites and I've beaten the 4 of them at least 4x each as well as played countless hours of online play with MW2 and MW3. But all of the other games I've tried whether it be at friends houses or through playing demo's I've just not been able to get into at all, while with retro games I've been able to jump right in and have a blast. I just don't like how games today are so long and drawn out and how companies seem to want to move toward online play, it just irks me.

It sounds like you haven't played any recent games that even have the potential to sway you. Not to be rude but the handful of games you've played are in my opinion the dregs of current gen, certainly not the best recent years have to offer.

Here's some recent games that I feel portray modern gaming in a positive light,

Demon's Souls
Dark Souls
Xenoblade Chronicles
Super Mario Galaxy
Valkyria Chronicles
Donkey Kong Country Returns
Sin & Punishment: Star Successor