Absolutely. I loved Nintendo of the past, don't get me wrong and I'm sure they make some very fine games nowadays. However, there are so many great games on the PC and PS3 that my time is more than occupied. They do have the platformers that aren't really all that served well on the two aforementioned platforms, but I dont' really want to shell out $150 for the Wii just to play a few games.
Can a proper gamer ignore Nintendo games?
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outunderthestars
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_Alkaline_ said:
I wasn't arguing about Mario games, just asking a question. the Mario games have been more innovative and experimental when compared to Zelda, Animal Crossing, Smash Bros, Pokemon and what not
outunderthestars
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Speevy said:
I bow to the superior gamer.
The Technomancer
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In a general sense, yes, Mario is the most innovative franchise Nintendo has, and it is quite innovative. They do new experimental stuff with Mario all the time. Animal Crossing and Smash Bros are both pretty stagnant, Zelda is somewhere in the middle and Pokemon is...Pokemon.outunderthestars said:
The difference for me is that when we get another Animal Crossing everyone rightfully says "what the fuck Nintendo give us something new" and when we get a new Uncharted that looks to have pretty much the same cover-shooting directed-climbing gameplay as the other entries everyone is like "OMG!"
Grampa Simpson
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It's fine to ignore them. Maybe they're not your cup of tea.
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Although if you say "They're the same thing over and over again" or "They suck" or "They're Kiddy", it comes off as willful ignorance.
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Although if you say "They're the same thing over and over again" or "They suck" or "They're Kiddy", it comes off as willful ignorance.
ShockingAlberto
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Wait, yeah
Rules
Let's do those!
1. A proper game always grips the controller or mouse with a single pinky extending outward.
2. A proper gamer uses a single 3D monocle.
3. A proper gamer has relabled every lettered button on their controller in to "T"
4. A proper game has played minimum 1/6th of a single licensed platformer and no more than 1/20th of any licensed platformer except where noted vis a vis titles such as Yo Noid! which are bangin' awesome.
Rules
Let's do those!
1. A proper game always grips the controller or mouse with a single pinky extending outward.
2. A proper gamer uses a single 3D monocle.
3. A proper gamer has relabled every lettered button on their controller in to "T"
4. A proper game has played minimum 1/6th of a single licensed platformer and no more than 1/20th of any licensed platformer except where noted vis a vis titles such as Yo Noid! which are bangin' awesome.
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
Eh? I'm playing Zelda II on my DS Lite right now. Then I look at GAF for a bit. Then go back to the game. :lolNullPointer said:
XANDER CAGE
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ShockingAlberto said:
I love this idea! A good old fashioned list thread!
5. You must own a Know Your Roots shirt from Hot Topic
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
Stop having fun!ShockingAlberto said:
NullPointer
Member
Proper gamers don't play a little on their DS and then look at GAF.
Shameful.
Shameful.
_Alkaline_
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NullPointer said:
They just look at GAF.
NullPointer
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respek-knuckles.jpg_Alkaline_ said:
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tiff said:
Well, it's a Nintendo game! Two birds with one stone! I love rules.
outunderthestars
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The_Technomancer said:
I'd totally agree with that. I am not a fan of the annualized franchises of this generation.
I skipped bioshock 2, but think that infinite looks really good. Oh, I forgot about Kirby's Epic Yarn. That was a really interesting treatment for an establish IP.
Nintendork22
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tiff said:
Fine, I suppose. You can pass to the next round.
I think we need to create a list of required reading for the proper gaming enthusiast.
I don't really think that playing a Nintendo game is any kind of pre-requisite for being a proper gamer.
I mean, I know people who don't like Adventure, Platforming or Metroid (haha, FPS light), but thoroughly enjoy RPG, RTS, and puzzle games. It doesn't make them any less of a gaming fan, I don't think... and it really comes down to if one enjoys and gets some form of satisfaction from playing the game.
I mean, I know people who don't like Adventure, Platforming or Metroid (haha, FPS light), but thoroughly enjoy RPG, RTS, and puzzle games. It doesn't make them any less of a gaming fan, I don't think... and it really comes down to if one enjoys and gets some form of satisfaction from playing the game.
ShockingAlberto
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6. A proper gamer will complain endlessly that a Steam game should be a dollar cheaper if they want to buy it but will buy console games from Amazon on sale for $54.99 and go "Eh, might as well."BigJiantRobut said:
toastyToast
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I can agree with these terms.ShockingAlberto said:
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
You'd better!Gravijah said:
I kid; the sample size isn't big enough to be conclusive, but the mere idea of what was being studied is apparently popular these days.
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
...and Super Mario Galaxy, right? That's...that's what you meant to say...right?ULTROS! said:
DCharlie
And even i am moderately surprised
When i asked the wife if she was going to sign up for GAF she pointed out that that would eat into her gaming time, so she didn't.
Can a proper gamer ignore Nintendo? Of course. They can ignore Sony and MS as well. Proper gamer is just someone elses judgement call - a "proper gamer" probably doesn't care - too busy "proper gaming"
Can a proper gamer ignore Nintendo? Of course. They can ignore Sony and MS as well. Proper gamer is just someone elses judgement call - a "proper gamer" probably doesn't care - too busy "proper gaming"
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ShockingAlberto said:
7. BOMBA games only
If you haven't played "__________," you are not a hardcore gamer.
What kind of discussion are you expecting to get out of such a pathetic generalisation? Is there a minimum set of games that each and every gamer is required to play, lest their commitment to their hobby be disaffirmed?
What kind of discussion are you expecting to get out of such a pathetic generalisation? Is there a minimum set of games that each and every gamer is required to play, lest their commitment to their hobby be disaffirmed?
NullPointer
Member
A proper gamer wants Steam on all of their devices.
I'd buy a Steam powered Wii for the sheer fuck of it. In a heartbeat.
I'd buy a Steam powered Wii for the sheer fuck of it. In a heartbeat.
ShockingAlberto
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I did a Let's Play of ARF for a while.ULTROS! said:
Good music but hilaribad everything else. Also it was eating like three hours of my day to play it and edit it down to 15 minutes for youtube.
ShockingAlberto
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Kid Clown!Jonnyram said:
Jonnyram said:
No but there is a minimum amount of your life that is supposed to be dedicated to games. 38.7% of your life should be dedicated to playing video games. If you fall below this percentage you're not a proper gamer but a lamer. Yes I know "lamer' is pretty lame itself but I could not think of anything better.
XANDER CAGE
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Snuggler said:
Oh thank god
Nintendork22
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The List (1st edition)
Tetris
Pac-man
1 Super Mario 2d
1 Super Mario 3d
1 Zelda 2d (excluding CDI)
1 Zelda 3d
1 Sonic
1 Megaman
1 Metal Gear Solid Game
1 GTA game
1 Valve Game
1 Blizzard Game
1 Western RPG
1 Eastern RPG
1 Fighting game (street fighter, soul calibur, something)
1 Turn-based strategy game (Advance wars, Final Fantasy Tactics, Civilization)
1 Real Time strategy game (Starcraft, Warcraft, Halo Wars)
Owned at least 1 handheld.
Owned consoles from more than one manufacturer.
Has played PC games.
This is not an exhaustive list. If something is missing, it's because it hasn't been added yet. Suggest it, and I'll add it if consensus backs it. This is only the first version on the list and it is simply meant as a start off point.
The idea is to make a "required reading" list for someone to consider themselves a gaming enthusiast. A new gamer would aspire to complete the items on the list in order to form a more well-rounded opinion of gaming. Any help on the list would be appreciated.
Tetris
Pac-man
1 Super Mario 2d
1 Super Mario 3d
1 Zelda 2d (excluding CDI)
1 Zelda 3d
1 Sonic
1 Megaman
1 Metal Gear Solid Game
1 GTA game
1 Valve Game
1 Blizzard Game
1 Western RPG
1 Eastern RPG
1 Fighting game (street fighter, soul calibur, something)
1 Turn-based strategy game (Advance wars, Final Fantasy Tactics, Civilization)
1 Real Time strategy game (Starcraft, Warcraft, Halo Wars)
Owned at least 1 handheld.
Owned consoles from more than one manufacturer.
Has played PC games.
This is not an exhaustive list. If something is missing, it's because it hasn't been added yet. Suggest it, and I'll add it if consensus backs it. This is only the first version on the list and it is simply meant as a start off point.
The idea is to make a "required reading" list for someone to consider themselves a gaming enthusiast. A new gamer would aspire to complete the items on the list in order to form a more well-rounded opinion of gaming. Any help on the list would be appreciated.
XANDER CAGE
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Nintendork22 said:
This is getting sad.
Callibretto
Member
Foffy said:
I happen to like those "immersion" and "cinematic experiences", it's actually part of why I play games, and just because they're cinematic doesn't mean they're not fun. in fact, one of the reason why I don't own Wii to play Mario Galaxy is because I assume them to be just like any previous Mario, a very fun game, focused on gameplay with very simple stories and cinematic experiences. I've played a lot of mario games but I never actually finish any of them, they're very fun to play and a very good game, they just can't keep my attention long enough, and without the push of interesting character, stories, or cinematic moment, I just lose my motivation to play them.
NullPointer
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No 3D Zeldas or Marios for me.Nintendork22 said:
*seppuku*
Seraphinianus
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Nintendork22 said:
a proper gamer would have something more specific here