DrunkShogun
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Drop games a lot quicker than I use to and have no interest in collecting a 100 items around the game map. Didn't even consider the Korok seeds when I saw there was 999.
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old(er)-GAF, in what ways does age influence your gaming behviour?
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noomi
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32 here, full time job, married, and have we a 16 month old boy.
I use to be a hardcore (lol) gamer, and I would spend all my free time gaming. I have probably about 1600 hours in Destiny. Since my son was born, the only time I can game is either very early morning, or late night when the family is asleep. Sometimes I'll get lucky and have some time to myself here and there and I'll use that to game.
I play a lot of multi-player between BF1, Overwatch, PUBG, and the occasional game in Dead by Daylight. Single-player games can take me 2+ months to beat because I can only spend a little time on gaming each day.
I know I will never be able to game like I used to, and I can't keep up with my online buddies anymore... but I'll still try to play when I can.
I'm very much looking forward to when my son gets older and he can experience gaming for himself. I would love to sit on a couch with him and just beat a game together. That;s not going to happen for many years though
I use to be a hardcore (lol) gamer, and I would spend all my free time gaming. I have probably about 1600 hours in Destiny. Since my son was born, the only time I can game is either very early morning, or late night when the family is asleep. Sometimes I'll get lucky and have some time to myself here and there and I'll use that to game.
I play a lot of multi-player between BF1, Overwatch, PUBG, and the occasional game in Dead by Daylight. Single-player games can take me 2+ months to beat because I can only spend a little time on gaming each day.
I know I will never be able to game like I used to, and I can't keep up with my online buddies anymore... but I'll still try to play when I can.
I'm very much looking forward to when my son gets older and he can experience gaming for himself. I would love to sit on a couch with him and just beat a game together. That;s not going to happen for many years though
FonkyByNature
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38 here.
I try to avoid games that require too much investment like Destiny or RPGs. I do play some long adventure games but usually i pick one a year so i have time to play the game well and take my time with it. Last one was Zelda BOTW, i beat it but got bored of it. Now i'm trying to play Horizon but i'm still at the beginning.
With my schedule, family and work i try to play short games like action games that i can beat under 15 hours, racing games, multiplayer shooters like Titanfall which doesn't require too much investment or arcade style indies.
Normally, i game maybe 3-4 hours during the week and on weekends, Saturday and Sunday, i put around 7-8 hours so overall it gives me enough time to finish most games and do my multiplayer sessions here and there.
The key is good time management and going for quality over quantity in games.
I try to avoid games that require too much investment like Destiny or RPGs. I do play some long adventure games but usually i pick one a year so i have time to play the game well and take my time with it. Last one was Zelda BOTW, i beat it but got bored of it. Now i'm trying to play Horizon but i'm still at the beginning.
With my schedule, family and work i try to play short games like action games that i can beat under 15 hours, racing games, multiplayer shooters like Titanfall which doesn't require too much investment or arcade style indies.
Normally, i game maybe 3-4 hours during the week and on weekends, Saturday and Sunday, i put around 7-8 hours so overall it gives me enough time to finish most games and do my multiplayer sessions here and there.
The key is good time management and going for quality over quantity in games.
I'm not that old (late 20s), but nowadays I just have way less time to invest in gaming (not because life, but because I've developed other hobbies), which means I'm much more likely to skip semi interesting titles completely. MEA is one example of a game I didn't even buy after the shitty launch and reviews it got, even though I'm a big fan of the original Mass Effect games.
Markitron
Is currently staging a hunger strike outside Gearbox HQ while trying to hate them to death
I take less risks and tend to only try games I know I will like. I do my research beforehand though so I have a pretty high success rate. Been a while since I bought a game I ended up hating - the last of which was Knack.
Same. Very Easy, if it's available.
potatohead
Member
Sometimes the idea of a game is just as fun and also less tiring than actually playing it. It's strange. On vacation for 2 weeks right now though so maybe I can actually play something.
Also I have no issues about not completing a game. All I care about is if the game is fun and I can come back to it whenever I feel like. Completing games is overrated.
Also I have no issues about not completing a game. All I care about is if the game is fun and I can come back to it whenever I feel like. Completing games is overrated.
36, married, 2 kids.
I've bought 1 game, Zelda BOTW, in over 2 years.
I can probably only play intervals of 2 hours max and usually less than an hour and can go weeks without playing again so I pretty much completely stopped playing long RPGs and action games without saves,
Pretty much completely stopped playing get gud and competitive games which is pretty wild since fighter was my favorite genre.
BOTW was a god send because every thing was short spurts without needing to remember what I did last. Still have not beaten the final trial of sword yet since the trial takes too long. 3 or 4 times I've had to quit the game mid trial because I didn't have time to play anymore.
I've bought 1 game, Zelda BOTW, in over 2 years.
I can probably only play intervals of 2 hours max and usually less than an hour and can go weeks without playing again so I pretty much completely stopped playing long RPGs and action games without saves,
Pretty much completely stopped playing get gud and competitive games which is pretty wild since fighter was my favorite genre.
BOTW was a god send because every thing was short spurts without needing to remember what I did last. Still have not beaten the final trial of sword yet since the trial takes too long. 3 or 4 times I've had to quit the game mid trial because I didn't have time to play anymore.
zenspider
Member
36 years old.
I've had more and less time for games at younger ages, so I'm not considering that aspect of my playing habits.
-I don't have more income, but price is less of a consideration if I want to play something. My time is infinitly more valuable, and I don't beat myself up throwing money out if I don't vibe with something. It pays off over the long run.
-I've parted ways with review culture. It bogged down my enjoyment too much. Having opinions floating in my head made me analyse while playing rather than after, when it's more valuable. (GAF is fine - people talking to people rather than a critic addressing a nebulous lowest common denominator).
-I "let games in" more.
Valkria Revolution is the easiest example. This sounds so stupid, but I let the game tell me what it wants to be, rather than me trying to tell it what it should be, fail, and tell everyone else it's not worthwhile. I don't see any serious problems with it (yet) other than I'd rather play something else.
I loved (Loved!) FFXV with a similar approach. I felt exactly how it wanted me to and put up zero fight.
I've had more and less time for games at younger ages, so I'm not considering that aspect of my playing habits.
-I don't have more income, but price is less of a consideration if I want to play something. My time is infinitly more valuable, and I don't beat myself up throwing money out if I don't vibe with something. It pays off over the long run.
-I've parted ways with review culture. It bogged down my enjoyment too much. Having opinions floating in my head made me analyse while playing rather than after, when it's more valuable. (GAF is fine - people talking to people rather than a critic addressing a nebulous lowest common denominator).
-I "let games in" more.
Valkria Revolution is the easiest example. This sounds so stupid, but I let the game tell me what it wants to be, rather than me trying to tell it what it should be, fail, and tell everyone else it's not worthwhile. I don't see any serious problems with it (yet) other than I'd rather play something else.
I loved (Loved!) FFXV with a similar approach. I felt exactly how it wanted me to and put up zero fight.
CharminUltra
Member
The older I get, the more I value gameplay over everything else.
No longer interested in video game stories, which are mostly juvenile af. Not interested in linear "cinematic experiences" riddled with 20 minute long cutscenes. Not interested in the shallow "rewards" achievements provide. Not interested in "cutting-edge tech" dick-measuring contests.
Give me fun, addictive, open-ended gameplay, and you'll have my money every time.
No longer interested in video game stories, which are mostly juvenile af. Not interested in linear "cinematic experiences" riddled with 20 minute long cutscenes. Not interested in the shallow "rewards" achievements provide. Not interested in "cutting-edge tech" dick-measuring contests.
Give me fun, addictive, open-ended gameplay, and you'll have my money every time.
DESTROYA
Member
Like others I play on easy settings and I'm much more picky on the games I buy, not a cheap bastard but I never need a new game to play right away and wait till it's on sale, unless it's a new system and need games.
Used to have a lot more consoles but pretty much play on the PC most of the time with PS4 exclusives and with a sprinkling of Switch games.
I probably would have enjoyed VR when I was younger but now I see it as too much of a hassle, that and motion controls with games, I just want to sit down and take it easy after a long day at work.
Used to have a lot more consoles but pretty much play on the PC most of the time with PS4 exclusives and with a sprinkling of Switch games.
I probably would have enjoyed VR when I was younger but now I see it as too much of a hassle, that and motion controls with games, I just want to sit down and take it easy after a long day at work.
fatherKratos
Neo Member
- Rarely buy games day 1 now.
- Just dont have time for avg/okish games, even by buying games having 8.5-9/10 ratings, finding it hard to get enuf time to complete all of them. Value time over money, will not be buying a game just bcoz its on some 80% off sale.
- Stopped caring about trophies completely, dont have time to grind & enjoying the games a bit more bcoz of that.
- Just dont have time for avg/okish games, even by buying games having 8.5-9/10 ratings, finding it hard to get enuf time to complete all of them. Value time over money, will not be buying a game just bcoz its on some 80% off sale.
- Stopped caring about trophies completely, dont have time to grind & enjoying the games a bit more bcoz of that.
37 here
My biggest change over the years is that I no longer have any desire to use voice chat for multiplayer games. When I was in my 20s it used to be fun to talk shit with friends or random people whether they were on my team or they were opponents, however now I feel like I am far older than everyone else (even though it's probably not true since there are tons of 30+ gamers out there). Now I always picture everyone else in my game being kids/teenagers, so don't want to talk to them and realize how out of touch I am. It's becoming easier to justify avoiding voice chat with how toxic games are becoming, so maybe this isn't an old gamer thing. I don't know.
Luckily I don't play any games where voice chat is mandatory (no Overwatch, etc), so it's not a big deal.
Other changes over the years include:
-Being more patient/frugal and rarely buying day 1
-not caring about console wars since i can afford every system
-not caring if I play games on easier difficulties, since I no longer give a shit about making things harder for the hell of it (which would slow down my progress getting through my backlog)
My biggest change over the years is that I no longer have any desire to use voice chat for multiplayer games. When I was in my 20s it used to be fun to talk shit with friends or random people whether they were on my team or they were opponents, however now I feel like I am far older than everyone else (even though it's probably not true since there are tons of 30+ gamers out there). Now I always picture everyone else in my game being kids/teenagers, so don't want to talk to them and realize how out of touch I am. It's becoming easier to justify avoiding voice chat with how toxic games are becoming, so maybe this isn't an old gamer thing. I don't know.
Luckily I don't play any games where voice chat is mandatory (no Overwatch, etc), so it's not a big deal.
Other changes over the years include:
-Being more patient/frugal and rarely buying day 1
-not caring about console wars since i can afford every system
-not caring if I play games on easier difficulties, since I no longer give a shit about making things harder for the hell of it (which would slow down my progress getting through my backlog)
I´m 35.
When playing a game, the only question I ask myself is:
"Am I enjoying this right now?"
Nothing else is important. I will drop a game the moment I´m not enjoying spending my time with it.
The idea of "finishing" a game is absolutely not a factor for me. Doesn´t matter if I just started playing it or if I played it for 60 hours already - moment to moment enjoyment is the single defining motivation.
I´m currently in this weird phase where I get into open world games I bought months ago again and just wander around and do random stuff. Just Cause 3, Far Cry 4, Fallout 4, GTA V. Soaking in the atmosphere, doing some little checklisty stuff. I´m having an absolute blast and I probably won´t finish any of them. Doesn´t matter. Had fun.
"Getting stuff done" in games is such a weird idea to me since none of it actually matters, aside from the pure enjoyment of doing it. I´m in no hurry to "explore the medium" and skip actually playing more of a game I´m currently enjoying.
When playing a game, the only question I ask myself is:
"Am I enjoying this right now?"
Nothing else is important. I will drop a game the moment I´m not enjoying spending my time with it.
The idea of "finishing" a game is absolutely not a factor for me. Doesn´t matter if I just started playing it or if I played it for 60 hours already - moment to moment enjoyment is the single defining motivation.
I´m currently in this weird phase where I get into open world games I bought months ago again and just wander around and do random stuff. Just Cause 3, Far Cry 4, Fallout 4, GTA V. Soaking in the atmosphere, doing some little checklisty stuff. I´m having an absolute blast and I probably won´t finish any of them. Doesn´t matter. Had fun.
"Getting stuff done" in games is such a weird idea to me since none of it actually matters, aside from the pure enjoyment of doing it. I´m in no hurry to "explore the medium" and skip actually playing more of a game I´m currently enjoying.
39 - the biggest change I'd say is that I'm less concerned with new games/the new release cycle, and have started to dive more into the games I've acquired over the past decade when the time/money relationship changed in my life.
I'm also more patient with new releases (with some exceptions). It's hard to drop $60 on a game I know I'm not going to get to right away when I've seen so many on the shelf go for half of that or less by the time I'm ready to play them.
I'm also more patient with new releases (with some exceptions). It's hard to drop $60 on a game I know I'm not going to get to right away when I've seen so many on the shelf go for half of that or less by the time I'm ready to play them.
29. I play mostly single player games now. Can't get into the "play with others" mentality and been enjoying more stuff that way. Also, I keep this hobby as a secret. Wouldn't want other people to know that a 29 year old guy still plays videogames. This only applies to me, if you're entering 40-50, it's great. Other people knowing that I play videogames at my age? Not so much.
Kinda wish I had invested time in my backlog instead of playing so much Gears 3.
Kinda wish I had invested time in my backlog instead of playing so much Gears 3.
Turn 40 in September and the biggest difference (and it also applies across all entertainment media) is I no longer will tough things out or play games that "get better 10 hours in".
I also don't care about completion anymore when I am done I am done, can't be spending time on things I am not enjoying.
I also don't care about completion anymore when I am done I am done, can't be spending time on things I am not enjoying.
Couchaddict
Member
Easy mode
Modern settings violent games aren't much interest anymore
FPS are too hard & too slow
Small gameplay loop games are more interesting
Sports game are more fun
Nintendo stand-by mode is everything.
Modern settings violent games aren't much interest anymore
FPS are too hard & too slow
Small gameplay loop games are more interesting
Sports game are more fun
Nintendo stand-by mode is everything.
ultrazilla
Gold Member
Very cool to see "older" GAF posting in here!
One other thing my friends think is cool(again, I'm 45) is that my mom is 63(had me when she was 18) and is a HUGE gamer! She has an Xbox One and plays a TON of Halo online(and is actually really good!) She plays Destiny, the Halo games, Battlefield games, etc.
Gaming truly does transcend age!
BTW: this old man is looking to buy Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles today. Just don't know if I should grab it on PS4(where it's $19.99) or on Steam for $25. I know it uses Unity and I'm afraid of potential performance issues on the Pro with it but do know it's reviewed relatively well and it looks great! If I get it on Steam, I always have the refund option if I don't like performance(though I have a 1070 and I7-7700. Anyone have it and quick thoughts? Cheers!
One other thing my friends think is cool(again, I'm 45) is that my mom is 63(had me when she was 18) and is a HUGE gamer! She has an Xbox One and plays a TON of Halo online(and is actually really good!) She plays Destiny, the Halo games, Battlefield games, etc.
Gaming truly does transcend age!
BTW: this old man is looking to buy Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles today. Just don't know if I should grab it on PS4(where it's $19.99) or on Steam for $25. I know it uses Unity and I'm afraid of potential performance issues on the Pro with it but do know it's reviewed relatively well and it looks great! If I get it on Steam, I always have the refund option if I don't like performance(though I have a 1070 and I7-7700. Anyone have it and quick thoughts? Cheers!
The 8-Bit Raider
Member
35, married with children. Easy mode most times, single player all the time. I deal with people all day, gaming time is my time.
Other than that, I prefer games that are shorter than 20 hours.
Replay value doesn't matter anymore as I have little time as is.
Other than that, I prefer games that are shorter than 20 hours.
Replay value doesn't matter anymore as I have little time as is.
Oublieux
Member
30.
I find myself dropping games that take too long to actually begin--introductions that are either too long or heavily tutorialized cannot keep my attention, and it also feels like a waste of time considering there are more exciting ways to kick off a game. It's probably the reason why Nier: Automata actually kept my curiosity going.
One of the biggest differences is that I don't mind playing games on easy. Sometimes I just don't have time for the grind.
I still play competitive multiplayer but don't get too serious about rank or some such.
I find myself dropping games that take too long to actually begin--introductions that are either too long or heavily tutorialized cannot keep my attention, and it also feels like a waste of time considering there are more exciting ways to kick off a game. It's probably the reason why Nier: Automata actually kept my curiosity going.
One of the biggest differences is that I don't mind playing games on easy. Sometimes I just don't have time for the grind.
I still play competitive multiplayer but don't get too serious about rank or some such.
catpurrcat
Member
Keep 1 epic game in focus, which gets most weekend time (persona, and will try destiny 2)
Then add in 1 action/adventure to play briefly during the week, as i need the "action" part to stay awake lol
Lastly, throw in some nintendo like retro gaming, switch street fighter, or 3ds on the go.
Everything on easy or normal mode
Then add in 1 action/adventure to play briefly during the week, as i need the "action" part to stay awake lol
Lastly, throw in some nintendo like retro gaming, switch street fighter, or 3ds on the go.
Everything on easy or normal mode
29. A game gotta be really really really really special and speaks to my inner soul for me to spend 50-60 hours on. To my surprise even persona 5 that I thought I would like did not qualify. Can't see myself playing games that long ever again. I play maybe 5 new games a year and most of them are multiplayer that can be played in short sessions and fulfill the urge. I think I'm done with traditional jrpgs for one, something like Nier is very welcome though, it's well written, it's short enough to beat and gameplay feels very fluid without any convoluted bullshit system. I think I'm generally done with console gaming too, it doesn't offer much that appeals to me anymore. I play on PC more than ever before. Quick, pick up and play online games just work better on PC/mobile. My line of work involves using computers basically all the time so it's just convenient to boot up a game in between for a bit. Have no time for living room gaming or whatever multiple hours dedicated gaming sessions. I'm looking at Fall schedule of big releases and I think I'm maybe remotely interested in Wolfenstein and TEW2, a big maybe. I'm buying Destiny 2, that's it.
I'm 33. I rarely buy new games (RE7 and Tekken 7 being my only purchases so far this year) and don't play often. (only put a few hours into Tekken so far)
I honestly enjoy working on my lawn/landscaping more than playing most games at this point. Teenage me would not be impressed.
I honestly enjoy working on my lawn/landscaping more than playing most games at this point. Teenage me would not be impressed.
yo_soy_el_topo
Member
Games that don't waste my time. Currently in love with PUBG due to how quickly it throws you in a match
shouamabane
Member
I'm 37. I've had psoriatic arthritis since I was 25. My habits haven't changed a whole lot. But games with complex (ie most fps) or taxing (ie musou games) controls are a rarity for me now.
Captain Zyrain
Member
37. Married. 3 kids.
My gaming habits wax and wane as my free time comes and goes (and games come and go).
I figured I only have a couple hours a day max for "entertainment", so that either means gaming OR catching up on TV shows OR reading a book OR going out with friends/etc. So when new shows are on in the Fall I rarely game until a big AAA game comes out.
I occasionally get "binge" days where the wife and kids are gone and I'll plop on the couch and spend 12 hours nonstop. It's a fun throwback to when I was younger, but it's pretty few and far between at this point.
I mostly stay away from anything PvP, as I don't have the time to Git Gud. I also stay away from MMORPGS or similar stuff, as I don't have the time to devote to it. I got a Switch, but don't really have time to play at work or on the go, so the kids use it.
Really, since March I've only played two games. Ghost Recon Wildlands, I have something like 225 hours invested. It's just a perfect game to wander around in with limited time. The gameplay loop is sublime and it is always fun taking out a few people here and there. I also sunk some time into Diablo III after the last expansion came out, got my Necromancer up in the 50's but haven't have time to get him to 70. It's been great on my wallet, but not so much on my GwG and BC backlog.
My gaming habits wax and wane as my free time comes and goes (and games come and go).
I figured I only have a couple hours a day max for "entertainment", so that either means gaming OR catching up on TV shows OR reading a book OR going out with friends/etc. So when new shows are on in the Fall I rarely game until a big AAA game comes out.
I occasionally get "binge" days where the wife and kids are gone and I'll plop on the couch and spend 12 hours nonstop. It's a fun throwback to when I was younger, but it's pretty few and far between at this point.
I mostly stay away from anything PvP, as I don't have the time to Git Gud. I also stay away from MMORPGS or similar stuff, as I don't have the time to devote to it. I got a Switch, but don't really have time to play at work or on the go, so the kids use it.
Really, since March I've only played two games. Ghost Recon Wildlands, I have something like 225 hours invested. It's just a perfect game to wander around in with limited time. The gameplay loop is sublime and it is always fun taking out a few people here and there. I also sunk some time into Diablo III after the last expansion came out, got my Necromancer up in the 50's but haven't have time to get him to 70. It's been great on my wallet, but not so much on my GwG and BC backlog.
butman
Member
35 here. Full time job. Girlfriend.
- Single player only. (even in Monster Hunter 4)
- No side quests. (only The Witcher 3)
- Fuck trophies and collectibles.
- No DLCs. (only The Witcher 3 and Bloodborne)
- Play 15 games a year at most.
- 1 game on console/PC and 1 game on handheld.
- Single player only. (even in Monster Hunter 4)
- No side quests. (only The Witcher 3)
- Fuck trophies and collectibles.
- No DLCs. (only The Witcher 3 and Bloodborne)
- Play 15 games a year at most.
- 1 game on console/PC and 1 game on handheld.
I focus more on enjoying my time, whatever I am doing, than clinging to the false metrics that drove me previously (completion, new games, difficulty, etc).
No rules have become my rules.
This weekend I played SC on dreamcast, spent a few hours sampling old games on a retropie (faxanadu!), then practiced my SFV.
No rules have become my rules.
This weekend I played SC on dreamcast, spent a few hours sampling old games on a retropie (faxanadu!), then practiced my SFV.
Im 40, but Ive changed my habits around 30. Here are my rules.
No MMOs, MOBA or any of that shit. Not interested in carrot on a stick mechanics.
Screw FPS competitive games. Overwatch looks cool but fuck it, never touched it.
Im know what I like and dont like. So im picky now.
Games have about 1 hour to grab me, otherwise Im done.
I enjoy my snes and retro games... on a retron with some cheats enable and save states
Thumbs up to couch co-op games... tetris attack im looking at you.
Fuck online multiplayer. I dont need online friends, or to play with kids that arent my own
Preference towards solo games with a good story... and an ending.
No MMOs, MOBA or any of that shit. Not interested in carrot on a stick mechanics.
Screw FPS competitive games. Overwatch looks cool but fuck it, never touched it.
Im know what I like and dont like. So im picky now.
Games have about 1 hour to grab me, otherwise Im done.
I enjoy my snes and retro games... on a retron with some cheats enable and save states
Thumbs up to couch co-op games... tetris attack im looking at you.
Fuck online multiplayer. I dont need online friends, or to play with kids that arent my own
Preference towards solo games with a good story... and an ending.
Shivershorts
Member
I'm 29. Me ten years ago would be upset to hear me say this now, but I'm growing out of Nintendo franchises.
A few years ago I realized I don't care about Mario or any of that franchise anymore. And as much as I'm enjoying BotW, it will likely be my last Zelda game. It's a great game but there's just not enough there for me, not enough substance and not enough challenge.
A few years ago I realized I don't care about Mario or any of that franchise anymore. And as much as I'm enjoying BotW, it will likely be my last Zelda game. It's a great game but there's just not enough there for me, not enough substance and not enough challenge.
ttate90303
Neo Member
50 this year. Tend to play more solo games. Tired of the yelling from the younger players. So I've given up in the CoD/Battlefield world. Enjoying the adventure titles (Uncharted), Zelda and MARIO still are favs. And hoping to see SHMUP's on the Switch. Own all current gen systems but mainly playing Switch. Spend more time outdoors so gaming focus is limited to this system.
Ah, almost 25 yo here and I don't even buy 2 games a year.
But it's probably because I just can't find gaming that fun anymore
I read this kind of thing all the time. Why are you sitting on the internet burning up your life reading about a hobby you don't even find fun? Go find more hobbies. Preferably outside. Go hiking, buy a bike and go mountain biking, go do something fun.
Eventually, if it's meant to be, you'll want to come back to gaming. And if not, hey, that's cool too. But what's with the "meh" attitude? Christ.
God, some of you are so depressing it makes me want to die.
I find myself, at the age of 39, playing older games, actually. Games nowadays are rarely ready out of the box, so I have been playing my NES-GC games (the many I haven't beaten) and the same for PS1-PS2 games where the games are, or at least I do not have to worry about patches.
I occasionally buy a modern game, super picky, with the intention on finishing. But yea, pretty much my gaming habits had a "let's go full circle" effect.
I occasionally buy a modern game, super picky, with the intention on finishing. But yea, pretty much my gaming habits had a "let's go full circle" effect.
AdventureRacing
Member
Age hasn't really changed my gaming habits. What has impacted my gaming habits is time. I simply have less of it now than I used to. Slowly as I've gotten older and had less free time I've gravitated more and more to just playing a few games I really love with tons of replay ability. Whilst that's always been how I approached gaming my selection of games has slowly narrowed over time.
I don't have time to keep investing into new games so when I find one I really like I stick with it. Smash bros, Pokemon, WoW, SC2 and Diablo 2 would have made up 99% of my gaming time in the last 15 years. At the moment smash bros is pretty much all I play (I do occasionally get to try other games but it doesn't last long).
Edit: Like the above poster I do find myself frequently replaying older games. I liked the pick up and play nature of those games and they often weren't nearly as much of a time sink to complete or more importantly to actually get to the good stuff.
I don't have time to keep investing into new games so when I find one I really like I stick with it. Smash bros, Pokemon, WoW, SC2 and Diablo 2 would have made up 99% of my gaming time in the last 15 years. At the moment smash bros is pretty much all I play (I do occasionally get to try other games but it doesn't last long).
Edit: Like the above poster I do find myself frequently replaying older games. I liked the pick up and play nature of those games and they often weren't nearly as much of a time sink to complete or more importantly to actually get to the good stuff.
Bloodporne
Member
How is it any of your condescending business what that poster does with their time? What are you, their parent?
Bloodporne
Member
On topic:
The only major difference is that I only buy the games I am highly interested in and know I'll want to keep coming back to. No time for mediocre releases so I tend to really research what looks cool to make sure it'll most likely be worth my while.
Besides the new releases I buy every few months, I mainly play in small spurts right now focused on SNES, Neo Geo titles, some PS4 indies etc.
The only major difference is that I only buy the games I am highly interested in and know I'll want to keep coming back to. No time for mediocre releases so I tend to really research what looks cool to make sure it'll most likely be worth my while.
Besides the new releases I buy every few months, I mainly play in small spurts right now focused on SNES, Neo Geo titles, some PS4 indies etc.
I don't think it's so much an age thing (38 here) as it is a responsibility thing. Most of us have spouses and/or children. All hobbies will have to be put off at times. It's not because I've gotten older, it's because filled my life with things that cut into my free time. But the best part is, it's stuff I don't mind losing gaming time to.
I know for a fact if I ever became single again, I'd bury myself in games, probably an mmo.
I know for a fact if I ever became single again, I'd bury myself in games, probably an mmo.
PapaEmeritus
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As I said in the Switch thread about the Nintendo Online app.
I don't currently play any consoles I need to be attached to the TV, so the Switch is a slamdunk for me. Also as I get older I just don't get into the politics of the BS. Example- I don't mind the Nintendo app, does what I need it to do and works for me. I'm less about what should be and more of well this is what's offered and don't have time or patience to dick around with stuff.
Also my modding and hacking emulation stuff/ basically in the gutter, after working 8-9 hours, sometimes more in evenings, IT, and then a 45 min drive home, 45 min drive in the AM, taking care of three dogs with the wife, talking to her, cleaning up dishes/helping cook dinner, cleaning up house a bit and or doing housework/yardwork I have 0 interest in sitting in front of a screen for more hours. That's just M-F- nevermind Saturday doing house taks that need doing or travelling for family events/weddings/etc Just don't have the time for that.
Which I think is why I absolutely love the Souls series, although I haven't played since 3 came out. I really want it on Switch, but for my life, even if I'm not making progress, I'm making progress. So if I can play for 30 mins one day, and die, I at least know where enemy layouts are, as they stay the same, so I can kind of learn and progress in my own time.
As I said in the Switch thread about the Nintendo Online app.
I don't currently play any consoles I need to be attached to the TV, so the Switch is a slamdunk for me. Also as I get older I just don't get into the politics of the BS. Example- I don't mind the Nintendo app, does what I need it to do and works for me. I'm less about what should be and more of well this is what's offered and don't have time or patience to dick around with stuff.
Also my modding and hacking emulation stuff/ basically in the gutter, after working 8-9 hours, sometimes more in evenings, IT, and then a 45 min drive home, 45 min drive in the AM, taking care of three dogs with the wife, talking to her, cleaning up dishes/helping cook dinner, cleaning up house a bit and or doing housework/yardwork I have 0 interest in sitting in front of a screen for more hours. That's just M-F- nevermind Saturday doing house taks that need doing or travelling for family events/weddings/etc Just don't have the time for that.
Which I think is why I absolutely love the Souls series, although I haven't played since 3 came out. I really want it on Switch, but for my life, even if I'm not making progress, I'm making progress. So if I can play for 30 mins one day, and die, I at least know where enemy layouts are, as they stay the same, so I can kind of learn and progress in my own time.
PhilipDoesMatter
Member
32 here. Love fighting games, but I feel they have evolved way beyond my abilities, or I have lost them. Weird inputs, crazy combos, fast mechanics (like KI) make me feel older than I am.
But I still love to game a lot even though I
need to wait for my little boy to sleep first.
But I still love to game a lot even though I
need to wait for my little boy to sleep first.