Are games getting worse? Fuck no.
Are games getting worse is a question many gamers ask at some point in their playing life. Well to put it simply - no. To give a bit information on that answer - FUCK NO.
In all seriousness games are anything but getting worse. There are more games than ever before occupying all spectrums of the quality chart. Whether your criteria for judging a game is time that you can invest playing it or how realistic the graphics are, it's getting to the point that you have an overwhelming range of choices.
If your moan is games seem expensive, well you're just fucking plain wrong. Video games are, for what they offer, stupidly great value (a topic I want to cover in detail in the future, so keep an eye out - your good one).
Well, maybe it's innovation that is letting the games industry down? Except it's not. Games have come a long way since they started and are continually improving and innovating as they are produced. To expect new innovation ever game is just a stupid expectation - and this is where the problem really lies.
In all seriousness games are anything but getting worse. There are more games than ever before occupying all spectrums of the quality chart. Whether your criteria for judging a game is time that you can invest playing it or how realistic the graphics are, it's getting to the point that you have an overwhelming range of choices.
If your moan is games seem expensive, well you're just fucking plain wrong. Video games are, for what they offer, stupidly great value (a topic I want to cover in detail in the future, so keep an eye out - your good one).
Well, maybe it's innovation that is letting the games industry down? Except it's not. Games have come a long way since they started and are continually improving and innovating as they are produced. To expect new innovation ever game is just a stupid expectation - and this is where the problem really lies.
bunny boiler
There are no charts I'm going to pull up to show you my earlier statements are true, because quite frankly, when you get to the point you're searching 'are games getting worse', no amount of evidence is going to sate your desire to shit on something.
I've done the same thing. I bought games that had pillard over and over, wondering when the glory days would be back. Looking for others who share my opinion, in the hopes if enough of us bitched about something, then the game developer would make the game more tuned to my tastes (which are perfect and better than everyone else, who all seem to like the wrong thing).
What's happened in this case is we've turned into the weird ex-boyfriend, the male bunny boiler if you will (that's not entirely fair, women bunny boilers are crazy as shit, but don't worry keep reading I'll explain crazy bollocks). It comes from the male desire to put things in order (in other words fix shit) and that's what compels us to get upset when some shithead changes the thing we enjoy.
This behaviour is all backed up by those looking to manipulate you while you're riled up. Look on sites like YouTube and you'll find plenty of channels hiding themselves as 'consumer protection' advocates, when in fact they are just stirring shit up for the sake of getting free money from other people's stupidity.
The litmus test for this is weigh up all their videos and see which are just bitching and which help. By that I mean do they offer any advice on games you should get, instead of the one whose footage they are using (often without permission) and complaining about? Does that advice tend to be, don't buy the game, all developers are greedy bastards? Yeah, then you see what I mean.
I've done the same thing. I bought games that had pillard over and over, wondering when the glory days would be back. Looking for others who share my opinion, in the hopes if enough of us bitched about something, then the game developer would make the game more tuned to my tastes (which are perfect and better than everyone else, who all seem to like the wrong thing).
What's happened in this case is we've turned into the weird ex-boyfriend, the male bunny boiler if you will (that's not entirely fair, women bunny boilers are crazy as shit, but don't worry keep reading I'll explain crazy bollocks). It comes from the male desire to put things in order (in other words fix shit) and that's what compels us to get upset when some shithead changes the thing we enjoy.
This behaviour is all backed up by those looking to manipulate you while you're riled up. Look on sites like YouTube and you'll find plenty of channels hiding themselves as 'consumer protection' advocates, when in fact they are just stirring shit up for the sake of getting free money from other people's stupidity.
The litmus test for this is weigh up all their videos and see which are just bitching and which help. By that I mean do they offer any advice on games you should get, instead of the one whose footage they are using (often without permission) and complaining about? Does that advice tend to be, don't buy the game, all developers are greedy bastards? Yeah, then you see what I mean.
trade secret
On the subject of influencing games, do you know what has the greatest affect? I'll let you in to a little trade secret, come closer I don't want this going beyond you and me. Come on, closer, don't worry I'm not going to flash you a dick pick. Game companies are lead by money - just like you. They sit their arse in a chair putting their health at risk, doing highly trained work for cash to spend on food.
You most likely think e-theft (or piracy as it's often known)is the way to go, I mean if you steal a game that will show them not to mess with us right? Wrong. Other than show the world you're the type of person that would steal from the defenceless(like children, the elderly or disabled), the only thing you do is build resentment towards gamers.
The fact is e-theft has the greatest affect on people who buy games. They are, after all, the ones who see their game altered to slow the bottom feeders down. The intrusive drm is all the result of nobs who want a free ride at everyone else's expense.
Think of it yourself, what if your boss took the work you did, but didn't pay you(weirdly enough you have legal protection, something not afforded to most indie devs)? You wouldn't carry on working there. You'd think he was a dick for not paying,then go find a job that pays and wasn't helping out a dickhead. Same goes for game companies.
If it's not obvious what your course of action should be, it's because I'm too sexy and your not used to being this close to a handsome bastard like me. Seriously back up a bit, that trade secret whispering bit is over, I need some personal space - cheers. You should let your money do the talking.
Go find some new game (or an aspect of the game you enjoy) and throw money at it. Nothing tells a game business where they should set up quite like happy customers spending cash.
You most likely think e-theft (or piracy as it's often known)is the way to go, I mean if you steal a game that will show them not to mess with us right? Wrong. Other than show the world you're the type of person that would steal from the defenceless(like children, the elderly or disabled), the only thing you do is build resentment towards gamers.
The fact is e-theft has the greatest affect on people who buy games. They are, after all, the ones who see their game altered to slow the bottom feeders down. The intrusive drm is all the result of nobs who want a free ride at everyone else's expense.
Think of it yourself, what if your boss took the work you did, but didn't pay you(weirdly enough you have legal protection, something not afforded to most indie devs)? You wouldn't carry on working there. You'd think he was a dick for not paying,then go find a job that pays and wasn't helping out a dickhead. Same goes for game companies.
If it's not obvious what your course of action should be, it's because I'm too sexy and your not used to being this close to a handsome bastard like me. Seriously back up a bit, that trade secret whispering bit is over, I need some personal space - cheers. You should let your money do the talking.
Go find some new game (or an aspect of the game you enjoy) and throw money at it. Nothing tells a game business where they should set up quite like happy customers spending cash.
new games
It's easier to find Wally than it is to find new games to enjoy, especially if the type of game you play, is the only type of game you play.
This is exactly how I was, it was 3d "so polished you could see your face in it" or nothing. 2d games seemed beneath me and indie games are just hipster wank (ok that last one is actually true for some games - yeah you know the ones). This is what starts the bitch moan cycle.
So here is what worked for me. Try GOG (good old games). It stocks quite a few old and new games, with the best thing about it being that they are (for now) drm free. You can reconnect with old the classics you played when you where a tiny mop of hair. With the added bonus you can now play the classics you never heard of but others wank over furiously. (Just avoid Morrowind unless you have a ridiculous amount of time to get into it. Something I wish I had.)
Secondly is Humble Bundle, now this will give you access to games you would never have bothered with before. They have a bundle which is pay what you want, where the more you pay the more games you unlock. They also have a monthly bundle, where for a tiny amount of cash, you get a set of mystery games.
These two have opened me up to a whole new world of games and the type of game I'm interested in is still growing (albeit slowly). I should mention I'm not currently affiliated with either GOG or Humble Bundle, but if either of them want to send me cash or games (or even hookers) I'm willing to accept it.
This is exactly how I was, it was 3d "so polished you could see your face in it" or nothing. 2d games seemed beneath me and indie games are just hipster wank (ok that last one is actually true for some games - yeah you know the ones). This is what starts the bitch moan cycle.
So here is what worked for me. Try GOG (good old games). It stocks quite a few old and new games, with the best thing about it being that they are (for now) drm free. You can reconnect with old the classics you played when you where a tiny mop of hair. With the added bonus you can now play the classics you never heard of but others wank over furiously. (Just avoid Morrowind unless you have a ridiculous amount of time to get into it. Something I wish I had.)
Secondly is Humble Bundle, now this will give you access to games you would never have bothered with before. They have a bundle which is pay what you want, where the more you pay the more games you unlock. They also have a monthly bundle, where for a tiny amount of cash, you get a set of mystery games.
These two have opened me up to a whole new world of games and the type of game I'm interested in is still growing (albeit slowly). I should mention I'm not currently affiliated with either GOG or Humble Bundle, but if either of them want to send me cash or games (or even hookers) I'm willing to accept it.
Kalzor saves lives
There is always of course Kalzor: 2000, a retro inspired space blaster for you to try. It's a game I boiled down to the simplest game mechanics I could. Distilling the game down until all that's left is fun.
Now should you have bought Kalzor and bought games from the two sites previously mentioned and your still in whinge mode, then you've one option left.
Go outside, it's awful I know, but it's the only way. Seriously - go outside. Pick up a new hobby or seven. Watch the birds, do gardening, build something. There are many rewarding things to do outside of gaming, try most of them.
That's the beauty of Kalzor, you play for ten minutes or so at a time and then you get on with your life. Games aren't a substitute for doing real shit. They were never meant to be. Once you relegate games to things you do in between awesome things you enjoy, you will notice you get more enjoyment from the videos games you buy.
Looking I'm not saying Kalzor saves lives....but Kalzor saves lives.
Maybe in the future I can share a list of the games I play and you can tell me what games you play, so we both might learn something new. But what we'll never discuss, is the noticeable erection you had when you got close to me earlier - you monster. Kisses.
Now should you have bought Kalzor and bought games from the two sites previously mentioned and your still in whinge mode, then you've one option left.
Go outside, it's awful I know, but it's the only way. Seriously - go outside. Pick up a new hobby or seven. Watch the birds, do gardening, build something. There are many rewarding things to do outside of gaming, try most of them.
That's the beauty of Kalzor, you play for ten minutes or so at a time and then you get on with your life. Games aren't a substitute for doing real shit. They were never meant to be. Once you relegate games to things you do in between awesome things you enjoy, you will notice you get more enjoyment from the videos games you buy.
Looking I'm not saying Kalzor saves lives....but Kalzor saves lives.
Maybe in the future I can share a list of the games I play and you can tell me what games you play, so we both might learn something new. But what we'll never discuss, is the noticeable erection you had when you got close to me earlier - you monster. Kisses.