I don’t know what I’m doing but I’m here now…
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I don’t know what I’m doing but I’m here now…
This profile is from a federated server and may be incomplete. Browse more on the original instance.
What are some excellent free games/total conversions that are worth playing the whole thing?
I used up play a ton of Doom mods years ago and a lot of the TCs were fun but lacked substance beyond the surface. Some of the new ones are cool but overly complex. (The Sonic cart game has an hour long tutorial before you start). I was a big fan of Simon’s Destiny, the Castlevania mod for Doom....
The N64
I am probably going to get hate for this, but I don’t think too highly of this console....
Who is subscribing to Game Pass, PS Plus and Nintendo Switch Online, and why? (www.gamesindustry.biz)
What are some eras of gaming that you've stopped feeling nostalgic for? (kbin.social)
As I've gotten older as a player, I have found myself dropping some eras of gaming that I used to be nostalgic for. One of them is the 8-bit era, the NES days. I have played some of the best that system had to offer and I will never say that system didn't have any good games....
Is anyone still playing Command and Conquer Generals (+ Zero Hour)?
There’s a certain cheesiness and non-political-correctness that’s refreshing....
Patient gamers, what are your favourite city builders?
As Cities Skylines II still isn’t worth it (the sub has a regular thread about that, in summary: no it’s not: old.reddit.com/…/is_cities_skylines_ii_worth_it_m…) which games scratch your city building itch?
What's your favourite era for video games?
Era can be defined as a console generation, a decade, one specific year, whatever you want. I’d encourage you to give a list of your favourite games from the generation of choice and why it was the best to you. Nostalgia is a totally viable reason too....
The PlayStation 2
Ah yes, the super chad of its console generation, tons of great games, dvd playback, and PS1 compatibility! What’s not to love about this legendary system?...
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Cities Skylines 2: "Beach properties assets are all gone and my city is screwed. Thanks a lot." (forum.paradoxplaza.com)
It doesn’t stop. It just never stops.
Older patient gamers: what is your preferred gaming platform?
I used to be a PC-only gamer but the older I get the more I gravitate toward very ‘simple’ platforms....
The Sega Dreamcast
It is undeniable that the dreamcast was a solid machine that had good games and a sleek look, but was ultimately overshadowed by the goliath that is the PS2....
SteamWorld Heist 2 - Official Reveal Trailer (www.youtube.com)
Games that still need more patience: what games released a year ago (or older) are you waiting for a sale on? Or that need another patch?
Other than a slew of Nintendo titles that maybe hopefully will come down in price (the patient gamers’ bane), I have my eye on the next time Divinity: Original Sin 2 goes on sale. A friend who never plays anything other than WoW loved playing Larian’s newest with me and I’m trying to get her to pick this up. Pretty sure...
Just a few attention-grabbing retro game ads that would land studios in hot water today. (more in post body) (lemmy.world)
I know they’re insensitive and tacky, but I have to admit that a part of me misses when games ads were off the walls like this....
How to revitalize this sub?
I love the original patientgamers subreddit so I was stoked to find this community. And because lemmy seems to have a more knowledgeable crowd any topic I posted here had great engagement and discussions, despite the small community. I am too busy to be a mod but maybe I can help by sparking this discussion: what would be needed...
SEGA SATURN, SHIRO! retro gaming blog (www.segasaturnshiro.com)
Has anybody played music on their disc-based systems? (lemmus.org)
Xbox Game Pass For April Includes Day One Releases Harold Halibut And Botany Manor (www.gameinformer.com)
I want Nintendo Streetpass in my life again... (beetoons.tv)
3Ds doesnt feel like retro gaming…but it has been a while. I found this on a peertube instance, so figured this community might like it.
More ways to play your GOG games with Amazon Luna (www.gog.com)
What are the best indie games you've ever played?
Fantastic titles made by people in their bedrooms.
Favourite developers
What is your favourite developer company? Mine is ID Tech because they made games like the original DooM games which have serious long standing modding support and Quake for some of those tense DM games!...
Something about The Finals
I recently had the opportunity to play the video game The Finals on a very good computer with a 2070 or something along the line (and it was a bit laggy on medium 1080p)...
Starbreeze removes CEO following Payday 3's poor performance (www.videogameschronicle.com)
Oof
Physical or Digital?
Title says it all lads....
EU says it’s investigating why Apple terminated Epic’s developer account (www.videogameschronicle.com)
Honestly, both these companies can kind of get bent with their anti-consumer practices.
Looking for emotional game recommendations
My favorite games are Omori, Disco Elysium and Outer Wilds. I cried for hours at the end of those games, and I think the common point in them is high-quality emotional writing and stellar OST (music really affect me) and my attachment to the characters....
What are some good games with *zero* replayability?
I want to try and play some more games. That feels more fulfilling if you play games that you can finish and be done with....
Thoughts on a few recent games
Mirror’s Edge - This is a game I’ve been meaning to play for some time. A few years back I played the first couple of levels on a friend’s PS3 and recalled it being a fun experience. So when it went on sale for under £2 on Steam I couldn’t say no. It holds up exceptionally well for a game from 2008! The stylised...
Microtransactions
I don’t know about you chaps but I absolutely detest the modern approach companies have with their franchises and games....
Looking for a game with a great story... Could it be Watch Dogs: Legion?
So two-part question here:...
What games run well with integrated graphics?
List your favorite games that can be played on integrated graphics (no dedicated gpu, like for laptops and such…)
Emulation
What are your favourite games to relive your nostalgia on what emulator? I used to play the hell out of Monkeyball on gamecube so I enjoy using Dolphin for that or Mario Sunshine....
I've been having a Burnout 3 obsession lately (lemmy.world)
Almost got all the golds!
Playing Gran Turismo on my PS1 (lemmus.org)
What adventure games do you recommend?
pretty much the title. i have played most of sierra, lucasarts and telltale catalogues so if you are suggesting one of their games i’ve probably already played it. it doesn’t have to be a copycat, homage or in the same style as these companies’ games either, just that it must satisfy the vague definition of being an...
The Weekly 'What are you playing?' Discussion (lemmy.world)
Have you been spending hours trying to pass a level? Or maybe you are completely addicted to a newly bought game. Do you have a question about a game or would like to share something else? In the Weekly Discussion Thread, you can do it all!...