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Why I Still Own a PS2
Okay, I have a confession to make. I like to collect vintage electronics. Stuff like old TV’s, VCR’s and more. But my biggest obsession is old video game consoles. When people come into my house and see all the “junk” they will often have one question for me, why? It’s not a bad question really, especially considering how easy it is to emulate software and the plethora of new video games that are coming out all the time. Why collect and play old video games and consoles? Like with many things in life there are multiple reasons. One might consider the necessity of archiving and conserving the past, especially in light of the fact that many of the companies who make these games do not feasibly have the fiscal resources to do so themselves. In the early two thousand’s it was revealed that SquareEnix had accidentally erased the files related to Final Fantasy 8 and 9 as well as Kingdom Hearts and other popular games from their hard drives. This and other incidents left many people interested in the preservation of games wondering who would take the initiative to conserve this medium of storytelling and artistic expression. Museums were opened and online forums established by the community to record and archive the enormous amounts of information related to this still growing media which includes more than just games. Artwork, manuals, news articles, magazines and even code are all collected and stored somewhere. But more than these the community of collectors take in hardware, clean it up or repair it and keep it in their own personal archives to preserve for posterity and to enjoy.
By Gray Beard Nerd5 years ago in Gamers
Cloud Gaming and the Death of the Console
Console gaming has been my favorite way to pass time since a Super Nintendo found its way into my house in the late 90’s. My brother and I would stay up all night side-scrolling our way through virtual worlds and crashing 8-bit race cars. I still dust off my old Nintendo 64 when it's time to settle things the old-fashioned way-- Super Smash Bros. 1v1 (no items). If you know, you know. If you don’t, don’t worry. By the time you catch up on the history of at-home gaming the next technological disruption will be in full effect. Console gamers are notorious for getting in online arguments about why the PlayStation controllers are better or why XBOX is a faster console. Some fans seem to live for this discourse. Little do they know; within 5-10 years the console will be another relic in the archives of gaming glory. As long as humans have a need to play, smart people will be creating ways to do it faster, stronger, cheaper, and more beautifully. New technologies will continue to be developed and businesses will continue to bring us services to leverage them.
By Dillon Brady5 years ago in Gamers
3 Overlooked Battlegrounds Between PlayStation 5 And Xbox Series X
The old videogames industry adage “It’s all about the games” is both a common-sense truth about the perennial war for console supremacy and yet one that becomes less true with every new flagship hardware release. This is because consoles now vie for dominance at the altar of your top-of-the-line entertainment center for movies, games, apps, and more. The business landscape is not the same as it was during the PS4 and Xbox One release, and it will require new bold strategies to win over consumers.
By Alex Ozymandias5 years ago in Gamers
The Almost-Death of Video Games
When the words “Video games” are spoken, tons of images come to mind; from Mario saving the princess to fantastical worlds that look so realistic you could almost reach out and touch them. Nostalgia for the janky consoles of the past, and bright-eyed wonder at the technological achievements of the present. But, when you hear the word “video games”, you don’t think of an industry on the brink of collapse, struggling to survive. But that’s exactly what happened in 1983.
By Will Sutherland5 years ago in Gamers
How To Get A PS5 For Free 🎮
My friends, our great friend Todd had a genius idea. He found a way to get the new PlayStation 5 for free. Like seriously free. The latest PlayStation retails for about $500, and the street price is even more (we've heard of upwards of $1,000). Which is a lot of money for anything, let alone a game system. But we all know gaming is important, so here’s what you have to do. It’s a little work, but if you do it right, it’s totally worth it if you want to score a free PS5. Also, here’s Todd’s Short giving a rundown of the masterplan for those that want a 60-second summary.
By Millennial Investments5 years ago in Gamers
'The Last of Us Part II' Review
This review contains spoilers for The Last of Us and The Last of Us Part II. Naughty Dog’s 2013 title The Last of Us is arguably one of the most revered and influential action games of the last decade. So it comes as no surprise to me that it’s sequel would be as divisive and controversial as it has now become. Does this make it a bad game? In my opinion, no. In fact, in many ways I view it as superior to the original title.
By Declan Powers5 years ago in Gamers
PS5 CONSOLE RELEASE REVIEW
The PS5, Sony’s long-awaited next-generation console, was released this week (in select markets). Games available with launch include Horizon Forbidden West, Demons Souls, and Spider-Man: Miles Morales. With backwards compatibility with thousands of titles in the PS4’s game library, there is plenty to choose from. PS5 releases will be region-free. If the cross-gen COD Black Ops Cold war is unplayable, make sure to change the version before attempting to play. For other issues with PS4 games, make sure you have use the ‘restore license’ option in the ‘other’ user account settings. Sony has also patented a VR headset for future launch that will partner with this new console.
By Entertainment Nerd News5 years ago in Gamers
Ubisoft Confuses Fans By Incorrectly Detailing What PS4 Games Will Be Playable On PS5
Ubisoft: The fifth largest publicly traded game company in Europe and America, and also in recent times, one of the most controversial and worst companies in the video games industry. Involved in several lawsuits, as well as numerous instances of sexual misconduct, sexism, employee abuse and toxic workplace culture, Ubisoft has had a bad rap and is regarded mostly with disgust and contempt. Often filling their games with mindless grind and pointless filler, such as finding feathers in Assassin's Creed II, Ubisoft's latest blunder is incorrectly naming PS4 games that won't work on the PS5.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Gamers
