Comments on: In Defense of the Gaming Unitasker

By: cary

cary — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 19:25:08 +0000

I thought our poor PS3 was going to quit during one of the latest updates — it took forever!

I gave away my SNES many years ago, and not a day goes by that I don’t wish I still had it. I’d be quite alright today with that and working copies of Super Metroid and Super Mario World.

By: catstronaut

catstronaut — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 12:34:50 +0000

There’s definitely an understated joy in being able to turn on a console and play. I love being able to turn on my Super Nintendo and get right into a game, whereas I rarely play my Wii anymore because I hate having to navigate the dashboard with the Wiimote. And don’t even get me started on PS3 updates. They single handedly demoted my console to a Netflix 3.

By: cary

cary — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 01:32:43 +0000

Here, here! In the end, it matters not what or how we play, just so long as we play what makes us happy. :)

By: Land is Mana

Land is Mana — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 19:57:37 +0000

That’s awesome to hear, we need more open-minded gamers in the community!

By: cary

cary — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 19:41:25 +0000

If that’s your thing, then go for it, I say! There’s no way to downplay just how amazing the Xbox One and PS4 are — great machines they are, for sure. Having just got an Xbox One here, I’m still in awe of what it can do and how easy it is to connect with people. Plus, it plays games really well! Maybe I’ll come around to the other features someday… :)

By: cary

cary — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 19:37:48 +0000

It used to be so simple, right? Insert cartridge, play game…simple.

By: Land is Mana

Land is Mana — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 17:23:16 +0000

I loved the SNES! It was awesome, but I have to disagree with most of the comments here, in that I’m glad I can do more than just game with my consoles. I love chatting with friends, and uploading my epic moments in the upload studio!

By: renxkyoko

renxkyoko — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 14:23:51 +0000

I’m with you. All I want to do is play. ( Add the fact that I’m tech challenged )

By: cary

cary — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 14:03:15 +0000

Reblogged this on Recollections of Play and commented:

Many of us remember with fondness the good old days of the "plug-and-play" video game console. Well, as dangerous as nostalgia can be, the Ataris and Segas and NESs of days gone by are still vivid parts of many of our gaming lives. Pop in a game, press start, and off you go into a world without load times and cut scenes. Game consoles of today are true marvels of modern design and capability. They've serve multiple functions and show gaming in some of the best light they've seen in years. So it's not like I want a total return to the past, as I discuss in this United We Game post, it's just that when I want to play an Xbox or PlayStation game, all I want to do is play a game. No TV, no Internet, just play.

By: cary

cary — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 22:06:45 +0000

That’s a really good point. Honestly, I’ve pretty much quit with trying to find games on XBLA or PSN in favor of perusing Steam, which isn’t perfect, but it’s much better than having to navigate a dozen different menus.