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Kupfer
Member
30-40 - NO
For me it feels like the peak of gaming was the decade between 2001 and 2011. Of course on the one hand because it was the perfect time for me as a teenager and young adult, there was a LAN party somewhere every month, my friends and I played Tony Hawk, Mario Kart 64, Tekken, F Zero X, Halo etc and I associate a lot with that time.
On the other hand it was also a time when many innovations came to the market. Halo, HL2, Far Cry, GTA4, Gears of War, L4D, RDR, Dead Space, S.T.A.L.K.E.R., FEAR, Assassin's Creed, NFS Underground 2, BF Bad Company, BF3, ARMA II - just to name a few. Each of these games was groundbreaking and introduced elements that defined today's standard.
I miss that aspect tremendously today. Many developers are only reproducing successful recipes of that time, there is a lack of innovation. We have more computing power than ever, and yet I'm still fighting stupid enemies in static environments. In the PS360, we were already further ahead in that respect. Devs put in more effort to be unique. But A.I. and physics is not as obvious as fancy textures and lighting effects. What you see right away sells better.
For me it feels like the peak of gaming was the decade between 2001 and 2011. Of course on the one hand because it was the perfect time for me as a teenager and young adult, there was a LAN party somewhere every month, my friends and I played Tony Hawk, Mario Kart 64, Tekken, F Zero X, Halo etc and I associate a lot with that time.
On the other hand it was also a time when many innovations came to the market. Halo, HL2, Far Cry, GTA4, Gears of War, L4D, RDR, Dead Space, S.T.A.L.K.E.R., FEAR, Assassin's Creed, NFS Underground 2, BF Bad Company, BF3, ARMA II - just to name a few. Each of these games was groundbreaking and introduced elements that defined today's standard.
I miss that aspect tremendously today. Many developers are only reproducing successful recipes of that time, there is a lack of innovation. We have more computing power than ever, and yet I'm still fighting stupid enemies in static environments. In the PS360, we were already further ahead in that respect. Devs put in more effort to be unique. But A.I. and physics is not as obvious as fancy textures and lighting effects. What you see right away sells better.
Dynasty8
Member
I'm genuinely curious how old the previous members are from the "other" forum. Not hating, just curious since my opinions have drastically changed in the last 15-20 years. I'm in my late thirties now, but man was I out of touch with basic real world issues back then and maybe a tab bit overly emotional.
As for games, still love them. My opinion on some genres have changed a lot too. Used to love JRPGs back in the day...would buy anything with the "Squaresoft" logo on it. Can't stand 90% of them now. Just not my cup of tea anymore.
As for games, still love them. My opinion on some genres have changed a lot too. Used to love JRPGs back in the day...would buy anything with the "Squaresoft" logo on it. Can't stand 90% of them now. Just not my cup of tea anymore.
Bonfires Down
Member
Well traditional forums are definitely dying looking at that age distribution 
I'm happy with gaming, although even indie games have started to fall into a number of predictable genres. But that's how it goes. The low hanging fruit have been picked.
I'm happy with gaming, although even indie games have started to fall into a number of predictable genres. But that's how it goes. The low hanging fruit have been picked.
rofif
Can’t Git Gud
30-40. no.
I play less and less each year because I like Single player story driven games.
Half-Life2, Fear, UC4, Tlou2, Death Stranding, Last Guardian, Soma, Last Guardian, saints row 3, SOULS !!! and so on.
Open world games are fine. Rpg's too but they don't make Morrowind, Kotor, Mass Effects like they used to. Souls is a new RPG and I am fine with it.
Just feels like everything takes ages to come out and we get so little notable games anymore. We DO get some each year usually. This year so far HFW which I very much disliked and Elden Ring which I loved but it was worse than souls.... open world...
But it's still better than all these 4 player coop, fortnite clones and f2p and all that cancer stuff.
Compare to 2003,4 1997, 2007, 2011... we had tons more games each month than whole years recently.
But when we do get stuff that I like, it's usually extremely good
I play less and less each year because I like Single player story driven games.
Half-Life2, Fear, UC4, Tlou2, Death Stranding, Last Guardian, Soma, Last Guardian, saints row 3, SOULS !!! and so on.
Open world games are fine. Rpg's too but they don't make Morrowind, Kotor, Mass Effects like they used to. Souls is a new RPG and I am fine with it.
Just feels like everything takes ages to come out and we get so little notable games anymore. We DO get some each year usually. This year so far HFW which I very much disliked and Elden Ring which I loved but it was worse than souls.... open world...
But it's still better than all these 4 player coop, fortnite clones and f2p and all that cancer stuff.
Compare to 2003,4 1997, 2007, 2011... we had tons more games each month than whole years recently.
But when we do get stuff that I like, it's usually extremely good
ShirAhava
Plays with kids toys, in the adult gaming world
30-40s here and NO and I basically hate the direction the games industry has taken after 2001
I got into gaming to play arcade games, sega made the best arcade games, sega also had home consoles
and with the genesis I could play (almost) arcade level games at home life was good I played EVERYTHING and loved it
I hate modern gaming, I hate open world games, action rpgs, narrative based movie games,
first person anything got old for me after the 2000s
The type of games I like aren't even being made anymore I buy one (not counting retro games) game a year now
The only game I care about in 2022 (after Sonic Origins shit the bed) is the Klonoa remake
the only new game I'm looking forward to in the future is Armored Core....thats it! I'm done!
I don't understand how so many people in my age group are like
"this era awesome RE4 remake 14 woo hoo something for everyone! lootcrate always online shitfest or AAA blockbuster borefest
or halfassed indie game cash grabs wow so great!"
I honestly think certain people in my age group are just addicted to gaming, quality and innovation be damned just gotta get that fix
I got into gaming to play arcade games, sega made the best arcade games, sega also had home consoles
and with the genesis I could play (almost) arcade level games at home life was good I played EVERYTHING and loved it
I hate modern gaming, I hate open world games, action rpgs, narrative based movie games,
first person anything got old for me after the 2000s
The type of games I like aren't even being made anymore I buy one (not counting retro games) game a year now
The only game I care about in 2022 (after Sonic Origins shit the bed) is the Klonoa remake
the only new game I'm looking forward to in the future is Armored Core....thats it! I'm done!
I don't understand how so many people in my age group are like
"this era awesome RE4 remake 14 woo hoo something for everyone! lootcrate always online shitfest or AAA blockbuster borefest
or halfassed indie game cash grabs wow so great!"
I honestly think certain people in my age group are just addicted to gaming, quality and innovation be damned just gotta get that fix
anothertech
Member
44
Pong at the pizza place hooked me as a toddler. Double Dragon arcade blew my little 10 year old mind
Still waiting on solar powered vehicles I read about as a kid...
Pong at the pizza place hooked me as a toddler. Double Dragon arcade blew my little 10 year old mind
Still waiting on solar powered vehicles I read about as a kid...
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FloatingIslands
Member
28. And Yes. There're so many different ways to play games and a medium accepted by society by now.
kiphalfton
Member
Going to be 32 this year... but still feel like I'm in my early 20's. I blame work; when you really only have 4-5 hours free "to yourself", time is going to feel like it flies by.
All in all I would say gaming is good. It's everything else that sucks.
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Bigfroth
Member
48, It's good overall a few rough edges but that's with anything. I remember it like yesterday playing Pacman on my Atari 2600 then running over to my buddies and playing KC Munchkin on the Odessey 2. always arguing which was better. Then the kid neither of us liked lording his Colecovision over us both lol.
Markio128
Member
I’m 49, so like a lot of others, I’ve been there and done that, but I still love gaming.
I’d personally like to see a midlife crisis game where, against the clock, you have to buy a motorbike/2-seater soft top, get a tattoo, buy a leather jacket and fall in love with a 20-something.
I’d personally like to see a midlife crisis game where, against the clock, you have to buy a motorbike/2-seater soft top, get a tattoo, buy a leather jacket and fall in love with a 20-something.
kruis
Exposing the sinister cartel of retailers who allow companies to pay for advertising space.
56.
I'm a life-long fan of single player games and really hate the current trend of online GAAS games. There seem to be less and less games I'm looking forward to and I see no end to this downward trend.
I'm a life-long fan of single player games and really hate the current trend of online GAAS games. There seem to be less and less games I'm looking forward to and I see no end to this downward trend.
Strider311
Member
Early 30’s here. Overall I am satisfied, but I do have a couple issues. First, which is not the industry’s fault, is that I just hardly have any time to enjoy gaming anymore. That is just life I guess.
But other than that, it is taking way too long between releases of my favorite franchises. Splinter Cell, Metal Gear, Batman… they are all still around (MGS is rumored at least), but it feels like all are on life support with so many years passing between releases. Too damn slow.
But other than that, it is taking way too long between releases of my favorite franchises. Splinter Cell, Metal Gear, Batman… they are all still around (MGS is rumored at least), but it feels like all are on life support with so many years passing between releases. Too damn slow.
Miyazaki’s Slave
Gold Member
Seems like a gross marketing poll created by someone compiling data. They will then anonymize the data (add 3 zeros to the number of data points they have), the charge some company for said data as a “consultant”…don’t take the bait Gaf.
TheRedRiders
Member
25.
Love coming on here to discuss our favourite games and the tech/hardware behind them.
Also makes me really happy seeing gamers who are well into their 40's and 50's, I don't ever plan on giving up on gaming.
Love coming on here to discuss our favourite games and the tech/hardware behind them.
Also makes me really happy seeing gamers who are well into their 40's and 50's, I don't ever plan on giving up on gaming.
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H . R . 2
Member
I represent gaming and gamers
someone might actually use this for research though, but not me, so keeps things anonymous people
BUT I must say this has been a revelation,... a true epiphany for me.
I always wondered about the age distribution and the overall attitude on GAF and this has been really really interesting and answered so many of the questions in the back of my mind. hope it was as helpful to you guys as it has been to me
thank you everyone for participating, we needed this!
I know it sounds like something that a company rep would say but I assure you that I do not work for anyone and I asked the above questions out of personal curiosity. also, you can see my track record on GAF. I am a gamer, mate
also anyone familiar with research principles knows that such data collection is basically worthless and extremely unreliable as there are no specifics and an overly large number of variables that need to be taken into account for the data collection to be valid
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Grumpy Toe Nail
Banned
Battle Royal has ruined multiplayer and CoD/halo are trash or dead now. Single player is good though. Most copy each other still but when hasn't that been the case.
28 and No
28 and No
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eastcoastkody
Member
old enuff to grow up on Atari and NES. Happy enuff with current gaming for BOTW to become my new Fave game of all time. unseating Bubble Bobble and Snake Eater
40's coming up fast...but i regularly play battle royales and GaAs games. Stupid Marvel skins and now the no build finally converted me to a Fortnite player in my advanced age
40's coming up fast...but i regularly play battle royales and GaAs games. Stupid Marvel skins and now the no build finally converted me to a Fortnite player in my advanced age
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Javthusiast
Banned
I am a cute 100 year old loli dragon.
anothertech
Member
There's an unlimited amount of gacha bullshit but look at what's available now.
Steam, hundreds of games for monthly pass, games like Destiny for free, experiences like God of War, Forza and fucking Beat Saber
I mean holy shit I would have been in digital Nirvana
Steam, hundreds of games for monthly pass, games like Destiny for free, experiences like God of War, Forza and fucking Beat Saber
I mean holy shit I would have been in digital Nirvana
Needlecrash
Member
36. So far, so good. I'm seeing games I didn't think was possible with regards to the leaps of technology and immersiveness. The biggest thing that's happened recently is playing Naomi and Atomiswave games on Fightcade with GGPO net code. MVS2 with GGPO online play?? FUUUUUUUUUUCCK. 
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Miyazaki’s Slave
Gold Member
I represent gaming and gamers
someone might actually use this for research though, but not me, so keeps things anonymous people
BUT I must say this has been a revelation,... a true epiphany for me.
I always wondered about the age distribution and the overall attitude on GAF and this has been really really interesting and answered so many of the questions in the back of my mind. hope it was as helpful to you guys as it has been to me
thank you everyone for participating, we needed this!
I know it sounds like something that a company rep would say but I assure you that I do not work for anyone and I asked the above questions out of personal curiosity. also, you can see my track record on GAF. I am a gamer, mate
also anyone familiar with research principles knows that such data collection is basically worthless and extremely unreliable as there are no specifics and an overly large number of variables that need to be taken into account for the data collection to be valid
ANIMAL1975
Member
Oddvintagechap
Member
damn alot of old fucks.
Anyways, gaming is fine. I assume Ill quit gaming not far after passing 30. I do miss the licensed games. Tazan on GBC, BugsLife on PS1, Shrek on GBC, etc. Mobile has that market on lock now, with micro transactions.
Anyways, gaming is fine. I assume Ill quit gaming not far after passing 30. I do miss the licensed games. Tazan on GBC, BugsLife on PS1, Shrek on GBC, etc. Mobile has that market on lock now, with micro transactions.
EverydayBeast
thinks Halo Infinite is a new graphical benchmark
Most good fathers got their kid a gaming thing growing up with not so much wealth it was a privilege to play N64.
R6Rider
Gold Member
DonJorginho
Banned
20.
Last Prime
Member
Young gamers don't gaf.
The moment you realize the majority of warriors here are probably older than 30.
names are for friends
Member
You seem like a fake ass gamer my friend. Where's that spirit? That pride of being a gamer?
I'm 33 and I kind of miss the old days where big releases could be experimental & cool, like the PS1/2 days, but I do like the accessibility for game development and the proliferation of indie games.
Knightime_X
Member
1. Can improve gaming by stop gating players based on philosophies.
Even the hardest games had cheats and difficulty settings back then.
2. Bring back cheats for offline gaming.
3. It's ok if an rpg is only 15-25 hours long on 1st playthrough.
Just stop with the padding and watering down just to make it appear longer.
4. Just make your game and stop worrying if you'll offend someone.
They'll get over it immediately.
5. Bring back strategy guides.
Doesn't have to be a physical book.
6. Stop with predatory micro transactions.
Could make a hell of a lot more money by selling things like $0.35 instead of $4.99 because it will entice people to buy more things far FAR more often.
But don't be a greedy shithead about it either.
Even the hardest games had cheats and difficulty settings back then.
2. Bring back cheats for offline gaming.
3. It's ok if an rpg is only 15-25 hours long on 1st playthrough.
Just stop with the padding and watering down just to make it appear longer.
4. Just make your game and stop worrying if you'll offend someone.
They'll get over it immediately.
5. Bring back strategy guides.
Doesn't have to be a physical book.
6. Stop with predatory micro transactions.
Could make a hell of a lot more money by selling things like $0.35 instead of $4.99 because it will entice people to buy more things far FAR more often.
But don't be a greedy shithead about it either.
Oddvintagechap
Member
Time and Bitches.
my PS5 is destined exclusively for trivia party games when I am 33.
manfestival
Member
35 and feel like better than I did in my 20s but this about games right right... yeah I am pleased with the state of games currently.
Captain Toad
Banned
There ain't no ladies here.
ReBurn
Gold Member
Or gentlemen.
Buki1
Member
38
Im pretty sure the golden times of gaming are far behind us. I still have magazines from the nineties and Im still amazed how fast gaming was evolving. I went from Amiga or Snes to Playstation and N64 in like what, three years? This what I considered generation evolution back then. In 5 years GTA went from top down 2d game to fully 3d open world of Vice City. All the big series had new instalment every year or two. You had some news about new game release, and that game was on the market month or two from that. Evolution of graphics was so fast that almost every month you had game that looked better than anything before. Every console generation offered graphics that were absolutely mindblowing and could not run on previous generation.
And now everything is so stagnant. People still play GTAV, game that was released almost 10 years ago. New consoles still run on cross gen games, that offer same game just in higher resolution and better framerate (often not even both things at the same time with all that quality/performance modes). Games are announced few years before release and you have enough of it even before it is released because of the constant marketing stream spoiling every part of the game. New ideas are now only in indie games since AAA are stuck in universal formulas that have to hit broad market. And dont even let me start on Gaas, microtransations, P2W and all that toxic traits of modern gaming. I just feel whole gaming industry is just working in slow motion comparing to how exciting and fast evolving it was back in the days.
Im pretty sure the golden times of gaming are far behind us. I still have magazines from the nineties and Im still amazed how fast gaming was evolving. I went from Amiga or Snes to Playstation and N64 in like what, three years? This what I considered generation evolution back then. In 5 years GTA went from top down 2d game to fully 3d open world of Vice City. All the big series had new instalment every year or two. You had some news about new game release, and that game was on the market month or two from that. Evolution of graphics was so fast that almost every month you had game that looked better than anything before. Every console generation offered graphics that were absolutely mindblowing and could not run on previous generation.
And now everything is so stagnant. People still play GTAV, game that was released almost 10 years ago. New consoles still run on cross gen games, that offer same game just in higher resolution and better framerate (often not even both things at the same time with all that quality/performance modes). Games are announced few years before release and you have enough of it even before it is released because of the constant marketing stream spoiling every part of the game. New ideas are now only in indie games since AAA are stuck in universal formulas that have to hit broad market. And dont even let me start on Gaas, microtransations, P2W and all that toxic traits of modern gaming. I just feel whole gaming industry is just working in slow motion comparing to how exciting and fast evolving it was back in the days.
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Vyse
Gold Member
This for me. 54. Joke was as a kid I had tons of time and no money to game. Now I am older will all of the main stream gaming systems and no time to play.
SirTerry-T
Member
Fiddy!
Overall I'd say I'm satisfied, no one is holding a gun to your head forcing you to play games you don't want to play and with emulation being what it is there are plenty of options. I gave up chasing the latest "hot thing" in gaming many years ago and just play what I want, regardless of reviews, hype streams and all that bollocks.
Once you grow up past that FOMO mentality, things become a lot more enjoyable...I do miss the 16-bit era though, that was the high point for me of video games still feeling like video games rather than AAAAA megabudget, cinematic, DLC driven epic time sinks.
Overall I'd say I'm satisfied, no one is holding a gun to your head forcing you to play games you don't want to play and with emulation being what it is there are plenty of options. I gave up chasing the latest "hot thing" in gaming many years ago and just play what I want, regardless of reviews, hype streams and all that bollocks.
Once you grow up past that FOMO mentality, things become a lot more enjoyable...I do miss the 16-bit era though, that was the high point for me of video games still feeling like video games rather than AAAAA megabudget, cinematic, DLC driven epic time sinks.
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GhostOfTsu
Banned
You might be surprised. Please send me a DM I want to ask you something
