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So, have you ever cried after a game announcement ?

I think I probably did when they announced Mirror's Edge 2, but the sheer joy I was feeling at that moment makes it difficult for me to remember exactly, LOL.

Also, the FFVII remake + Shenmue III reveal combo probably did it too, but I'm not sure (again, too many emotions)

I regret nothing.
 
Nope

Never have about a video game announcement of any type.

Don't really get that excited even, tbh.

I get less excited about things as I get older, it seems.
 
I'll never take gaming THAT seriously. Getting misty- emotional over a release is just...yeah - only if I get screwed.
 
This is about the closest reaction I give to a big announcement:

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Actually came close with FF7 because it was an intense trip back to the past. A bunch of great memories of hanging out with my brothers and cousins came to mind. Definitely choked me up a bit.
 
Look... i know this may blow some peoples minds but to me they're just video games. Even though i never have, i can conceive the idea of crying from an emotional game or experience. But crying from a game announcement? It's inconceivable for me.
 
I teared up a little when they rerevealed TLG, but no like, heavy sobbing or anything. I'll usually tear up at the drop of a hat, though I didn't for FF7 or Shenmue, which is surprising, 'cause those are my 2nd and 3rd favorite games of all time.
 
Nope, I get excited. It's a nice moment but that's about it. But I can understand people getting emotional about certain announcements, especially when it brings on nostalgia of much simpler and care-free times like Shenmue and FF7.
 
komplanen said:
Nope. Video games are not my life even if I spend quite a lot playing them.
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I have one console (PS4, which I've had since launch), two games for it, one that was purchased (USF4) and one that's free (Warframe). In other words, I probably don't qualify as a gamer.

And I legit teared up when Shenmue 3 was announced. Then threw $100 at the kickstarter for it, also a first for me. Either you get it or you don't, there's no shame or shaming about it.
 
I never have but I felt overcome with joy when I heard that shenmue music. I've never cried for anything that made me happy though.

Shame on all of you thinking its some fucking crime to show your emotions though. why would you be embarrassed to shed tears of joy? That's weird to me.
 
I mean I like games, they are fun. I celebrate the artistry and engineering that go into making them, but no not for me. Same goes for movies and everything else.

Edit: I mean I've teared up watching movies but not over trailers/announcements etc.
 
Strife91 said:
If they would have played Aerith's Theme during the FFVII remake trailer then maybe I would have. I really wish they played more with the nostalgia feeling.
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I think it was really a win-win either way they went. Having experienced it this way, I liked the slow build of "holy shit is this really happening?!" The timing of the first notes of the theme toward the end was so perfect. And looking back on it it's obvious even the first notes of the trailer when they show the sky is the sounds of FF7/AC so your mind was already starting to connect the dots combined with Boyes sounding so happy hyping it up.

I didn't see it at the time but I had a similar reaction the guys on the GT stream did, gradually realizing OMG and as the staff names (Kitase, Nojima, Nomura) came up feeling it set in what was happening.

The fact that it built off where I still was from the TLG opener was icing on the cake.

Said it before in the old thread but speaking of the GT guys, watching their conference video after knowing everything, I also love that spot where they think they have a moment to catch their breath after FF7, when we know Shenmue 3 is right around the corner to hit them again lol.

TheWorthyEdge said:
Got teary eyed...TLG,Shenmue 3, and FFVII but more as a whole and after Sony's show ended. It was like, HOLY SHIT. Sony, my favorite game company, just had the best conference of all time.
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I couldn't stop the smile on face that night.
 
Fallout 4 announce brought me to tears. Even with knowing that this one definitely in development and will be released sooner or later, this hype on twitch and trailer itself did the job and brought me so much emotions.
 
Uh, we're talking about videogames, right?

They make me happy but crying in joy would be reserved for, like, winning the lottery, the birth of my child (if ever), my student loan debt being cleared.

I can't fathom crying over an announcement of a videogame. I mean, good for you guys, I guess. I just don't get it.
 
I may be talking out my ass here because honestly I don't really know any of you, but it seems like a lot of people that are in disbelief of this idea may just lack context. Maybe they haven't lost someone like a mom or dad they used to play certain games with. Is it really that far fetched to believe someone could make a connection with a video game in that way? One that reminds them of happier times when they still had those people in their lives? Its not necessarily about that inanimate retail product guys, its about those associations that may come attached with it.
 
No bullshit I thought I was going to cry when they announced KH3. The hype had just flowed through me because of the FFXV announcement trailer so at that point I thought I was dreaming.
 
No. But I'll never mock others that have. I also follow sports like crazy but have never had a sports cry. And again wouldn't mock people that have

Now I have teared up by the content in a game. Same with other media content.
 
CosmicQueso said:
The day I cry from a retail product being announced is the day I punch myself in the face for being an idiot.
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Ehhhhh there are a lot of retail products associated with very personal things, which make them worth being cried over. I'm sorry I just don't believe this premise you're putting out
 
Never cried, but I do get hype as hell when the announcement permits it. Pretty sure some of my friends lost hearing when I started screaming into their headsets after the KH3 reveal.
 
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