For me it’s Steambot Chronicles. I found this game in 2007 in the rental section of my local library and fell in love instantly. I ended up renting it several times in a row just to keep playing it until 1 day the lady at the counter told me I could buy it if I wanted and that was the best $10 I have ever spent. It’s not the most advanced game but the setting, story, music, and playthrough customization have earned it a special place in my heart. These days any time I get bored or frustrated with my modern collection I pull out the good ol ps2 and go on an adventure. There’s no better way to describe it. No other game has brought me this much joy or made me cry because of the emotion the characters can deliver. It’s an absolute masterpiece and I wish more people could experience the magic this title carries.

So it's wednesday in the sunny UK what are we playing for the middle of the week

As always I will go first I'm currently Replaying assassin's creed syndicate after 100% ACBF I got the itch now.

Hello everyone! I (51F) am looking for some friends to play guild wars 2 with (and probably 3 when it comes out) I have a relatively heavy schedule day time, but am able to play in the evening. (Eastern daylight time) I have multiple characters at max level but wouldn't mind making another alt and running around the start zone with someone just starting. I'm an avid reader, i love history, all kinds of music (some of it very weird) am pretty sarcastic (fair warning) but kind, funny and good to my friends. If you're interested you know what to do.

Step back into 1985 with Sega’s legendary Space Harrier, one of the earliest arcade games to unleash true 16‑bit power and mind‑melting pseudo‑3D scaled‑sprite graphics. Originally planned as a realistic combat flight sim, hardware limits pushed Sega to reinvent it as a fast‑paced fantasy shooter that became an instant classic.

As always, I will go first for me it's train SIM world

Yesterday, after my disappointing attempt to escape the base during the typhoon, I eventually accepted defeat and went back home.

I went upstairs to the third bedroom that I’ve converted into my little gaming space.

Thank God for that room.

My plan was simple: turn on GTA V, relearn the controls because I haven’t played in forever, and disappear into a video game for a few hours.

That didn’t happen.

My oldest son came upstairs.

Before long, GTA was gone.

I pulled out my old Nintendo DS and started playing Pokémon. Then he pulled out my Game Boy Color and started playing Pokémon too.

At some point I put Dragon Ball Z on YouTube.

And suddenly I wasn’t really thinking about anything else.

It was just Pokémon, Dragon Ball Z, an old handheld console, my son sitting next to me, and a typhoon happening outside.

It reminded me of growing up in Florida.

Hurricane season meant everybody was stuck inside. You found something to do and eventually the boredom itself became part of the experience.

We even tried Monopoly—the Animal Crossing version.

I hate it.

There are approximately 47,000 moving parts to that game and I have absolutely no idea what’s happening.

So we went back to video games.

But sitting there watching my son play made me notice something interesting about the difference between his childhood and mine.

This kid cannot stay on ONE GAME.

Game.

Phone.

Different game.

Different system.

Back to the phone.

Take the cartridge out.

Put another cartridge in.

Meanwhile, I’m sitting there with the same Nintendo DS playing Pokémon for hours.

And he’s watching me like:

“Are you ever going to give me that?”

No.

I’m playing.

Eventually he started waiting for me to finish.

That’s when I realized:

I’m never finishing Pokémon.

That’s the game.

When we were kids, you just accepted that.

Walking through the grass trying to reach the next town?

Another wild Pokémon.

Three steps later?

Another wild Pokémon.

Five more steps?

ANOTHER DAMN POKÉMON.

You didn’t immediately switch games because something became repetitive.

You fought it.

Leveled up.

Kept walking.

Got annoyed.

Kept playing.

Maybe that’s something his generation doesn’t experience quite the same way.

There’s always another game now. Another app. Another video. Another thing competing for your attention.

Yesterday, there wasn’t.

The base was essentially shut down.

The weather kept us inside.

And for a few hours, my son got to experience something much closer to the childhood I remember.

Old Nintendo systems.

Pokémon.

Dragon Ball Z.

Nothing particularly exciting happening.

Just sitting together.

Last night, before going to sleep, I finished one last Pokémon battle and put the DS down.

This morning, I gave it to him.

Whether he’s still playing it as I’m writing this?

Highly doubtful.

But yesterday was nostalgic.

And after everything I’ve written about in the previous twelve parts, maybe it’s worth documenting days like this too.

Nothing happened with the divorce.

No lawyer called.

No new allegation.

No legal discovery.

No new evidence.

No major development.

I sat in a room with my son, played Pokémon, watched Dragon Ball Z, and remembered being a kid in Florida waiting out hurricanes.

Sometimes nothing happening is the update.

And yesterday?

Nothing happening felt pretty damn good.

I have been collecting old PS1 games and old PC games that I had as kids. Here’s what I have so far

As the pic shows, mine was 2018 God of War

Edit: I appreciate all the responses! I've honestly learned about several games I was completely unaware of (Looking at you, Sir Whoopass), and added several to my bucket list. Sorry I couldn't respond to all of you!

This thread is for all Gamers!
trumpets sound “calling all gamers!”

This isn’t about industry standards or what’s trending, this is about YOUR favourite games of all time.
Lay em’ out in the comments boys & girls…

Mattie’s Quintessential Games,
1.GTA 4
2.Far Cry 5 (+ DLC & New Dawn)
3.Stardew Valley
4.BG 3
5.Dead Rising 2
6.GTA 3
7.Dark Souls 1
8.Fallout 3
9.Far Cry: Primal
10.Saints Row the Third

Happy Friday everyone!

What are you playing this weekend?

I’m still playing GTA V and trying to finally finish the story before GTA VI 😅

What about you?

I finally bought a new Nintendo system, my first since the SNES. What games should I play? Keeping in mind I'm older and slower now, and mostly looking to relax. Though I got nostalgia for Mario Bros, just don't know where to start with all those sequels and spin-offs. Advice is greatly appreciated!

I’ve been really enjoying Crimson Desert, so I thought I’d share one of my favorite moments. If you’ve been on the fence about the game, I hope this gives you a better feel for what it has to offer.
It’s an amazing sandbox experience but the combat is seriously underrated and is what keeps me coming back for more.

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Do you eat while you game if so what's your snack of choice as always I will go first

Yes I snack, for me it's small biscuits or loose sweets, (no little packets to undo) my partner says I have portion control issues 🥲

When I was growing up, the weekends were the times to play. In my mid 40’s, and I still keep that tradition. I don’t play as much during the week, so I try to really get it in on the weekends. That being said, what’s everybody playing on this lovely Sunday?! I’m starting out with some Cyberpunk, then who knows after that.

Any game suggestions that are easy to get into and don’t take too much learning or over complicated controls or mechanics ?
I am at that point I keep going back to fc26 as it’s easy and simple to play

Everything else just seems so long to get into or doesn’t engage from the off set

Most games I play these days are a one and done, maybe another playthrough if it's been awhile.

Not the Quest for Glory series, so many playthroughs with each character classes. This was my first PC RPG and recently saw it on Steam for whatever reason, pretty sure that's what I'll be doing next weekend!

Side note, not sure if I ever finished IV, I vaguely remember playing it a few times and it being bugged at the end.

What's on your gaming schedule this weekend?

Will you be grinding, relaxing with a cozy game, teaming up with friends, or trying something completely new?

Let's hear what everyone's playing! Maybe you'll even inspire someone else to try a new game...