What is people's take on looking up things online?
I remember as an 80s and 90s kid. Not having internet. You would have to grind out games, sometimes shitty games, and figure things out on your own. Draw maps and take notes sometimes. You would have to talk to other kids on the bus or at lunch and share information. That was great.
But now, you can look online for the best/easiest stategies, maps, item location, etc. Being a working stiff with kids it is a timesaver, but it feels like it ruins the experience a bit.
There were also game books/magazines and hot lines you could call for help in the golden age, so I feel like seeking help is okay. I try to figure things out, but if I start getting frustrated to the point of not enjoying the experience, I don’t mind looking online for answers. Life is too short and there are too many games in line to play to waste energy.
I remember calling the tip hotline a few times back in the day. Even the game guides didn't always cover everything. Got stuck in Shadow gate forever. That game tested my patience big time.
Clair obscur is an all timer for me. Highly recommend. Like BG3 it's an RPG turn base but will real time attacks from enemies that you have to parry or dodge. The timing part is tough at first, but you get the hang of it after a while. Incredibly beautiful game.
(2000) Mansfield I, Mansfield II (2003) Montreal (2005) Montreal, Ottawa (2006) Albany (2008) Montreal I + II (EV) (2022) Québec City
No Switch for me. This is probably the first release that I got shut out on and to tell the truth I don't really care too much as I'm not a mario kart fanatic. If they had a new Zelda game it may be a different story. I put a request into Nintendo for a system so I will just wait for that. I'm not scalping or playing the bot game on the internet.
Bought a Switch 2 this morning in a store (no pre-order, just on the shelves). Very surprised to see it there. Looking forward to trying the new Mario Kart with the family.
Bought a Switch 2 this morning in a store (no pre-order, just on the shelves). Very surprised to see it there. Looking forward to trying the new Mario Kart with the family.
Not a huge gamer, so take this with a grain of salt, but the new Mario Kart is quite fun. 24 racers per Grand Prix, some new power ups, new characters, slightly different game dynamics (e.g. some starting a race from a rolling start) and interesting courses all makes for a rejuvenated feel to the game in my opinion (after a few hours of playing).
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The other day, before 7AM, there were people legit camped outside my local Game Stop like it was a PJ show lol. And the store was giving out Red Bulls.
A buddy ordered a Switch 2 from Walmart, and it came with a can of Pringle and a Coke, which he did not order lol.
I'm waaaay out of the loop on video games. Haven't played them in years.
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(2000) Mansfield I, Mansfield II (2003) Montreal (2005) Montreal, Ottawa (2006) Albany (2008) Montreal I + II (EV) (2022) Québec City
That's absolute insanity. Breath of the Wild for over $100!?!? I already have it on the Wii U and Switch!!
Soooooo happy I did that. love this thing. It is my favorite gaming tech.
What store did you get it at?
A buddy ordered a Switch 2 from Walmart, and it came with a can of Pringle and a Coke, which he did not order lol.
I'm waaaay out of the loop on video games. Haven't played them in years.