The best thing I did to keep enjoying games was go casual. I unsubbed from the majority of gaming channels I used to watch, I unfollowed subreddits and forums related to gaming, I blocked keywords related to gaming news and I hid the majority of games I bought but never played on Steam that I thought I should love due to their acclaimed status instead of actually having genuine interest to play them. I don't like the majority of video game genres due to most of them requiring more effort out of me that I just can't give to video games, I play to have a good time, not to micromanage polygons on my monitor. Give me yellow paint, give me quest markers, give me linear stories, I gain nothing by proving to random people on the internet that I can beat games on the hardest difficulty/ no HUD/ no hit run. Say what you will of casuals and "normies", but they have the most fun with gaming compared to those in the more enthusiast/hardcore side. Casuals are happy buying two games per year yet get more mileage out of those few games then the hardcore who have a "backlog" of hundreds of games that they didn't even install, I know because I was that just an hour ago. I lost the enjoyment for gaming when I learned the names of the developers who made games, when I deep dived into the politics of the games, when I kept up with the social quo of the games instead my discerning with my personal interest. I'm over it, casuals just have it right.
Yep, ive stopped playing fighting games competitively/online ranked, stopped playing games on max difficulty, stopped chasing the best settings and framerates a lot higher than 60fps unless its COD because its so fast you need at least 120fps really and gaming is just more fun n chill now, gotta remember i used to play games in 1080p 30fps and loved it, i got to the point i constantly checked performance and tested my skills instead of just chilling
and i’m gonna try and help spread your channel. which reminds me, are u on blue sky? i feel u would fit in there, very open minded people, and your big heart and empathy and critical thinking would be greatly appreciated there. we need to help spread your channel more. i love how u don’t have hate in your heart.
Pretty sure I don't mind "wokeness" in games, my favourite video game of all time is Baldur's Gate 3 which doesn't even let you pick a gender when you create a character. Shapeshifting nature worshippers called Druids are part of the D&D lore and have been for over 30 years. Grifters tried to stir up shit about having the option to romance a druid in one of his animal combat forms, a cave bear. No one who didn't want to see it, saw it. I am 100% certain that whole scene was conceived as a joke with the dev Larian making fun of classic D&D lore. You have to pick a masculine or feminine body type and then a male or female sounding voice set. Though the wokeness in BG3 to me is limited to character creation options and optional romance quests so kind of like Dragon Age I'd imagine. It ends up adding up to 1% of the actual experience and completely optional. The game literally made over a billion dollars and Larian Studios is only going to ascend to greater heights. Happy to see it.
You hit the nail on the head. If a game interests me, I am going to play it. No matter the negativity surrounding a game. This past summer, I decided to play through all the Rocksteady Arkhamverse games. Because I saw Suicide Squad on sale for $20 and wanted to compare it to their other games. The only issue I had with SS was the unnecessary live service mechanics. Also, I enjoyed SS more than Arkham Knight. If we let negativity consume us, it will be harder for us to enjoy anything.
Yup I play games to have fun !!! I don’t look at reviews or anything anymore !! I just buy and play and I enjoy everything !! People on the internet say I have “Low standards “ no . I just don’t hate everything …… people want you to hate things it’s weird
Indie and AA still have potential. But it's hard for them to resist the money, and these helpers like Sweet Baby Inc., etc that put pressure on them. Just don't buy what doesn't cater to your tastes is my motto. Sad times, man, but it does wonders for my wallet.
Andrew, this is a very good video. You are making me rethink some stuff honestly. I hope you are right but sometimes it feels devs are malicious in the way they try to be inclusive. Regardless, this was an excellent video and very well explained!
@hELLLcs oh some of the Devs definitely are malicious bro that's why I am always honest with my reviews of these games. Crying wolf over every single game is getting old. I see my fellow gamers being led astray and missing out on some awesome games while these Grifters are getting rich and getting a bigger platform
Why would you quit? I’m 41 and have an entire cinema room dedicated to games and watching sport. I don’t even complete games, I just smoke a joint or take shrooms and nosey around a map etc
Apparently all of us love the video games i am similar to your childhood since i was 5i got my first Atari consol 1994 so since that te till now i love video game
You just helped me buy Unknown 9 awakening tbh !! Been hearing so much bad things about the game that I didn’t bother to buy it but it has mostly 5 stars on ps and it’s looked interesting to me for so long so I just bought it and enjoying myself !!! Glad to see their are still real gamers around
Besides you, Frog, I'm subscribed to maybe 3 or 4 other gaming youtubers. I don't watch mainstream gaming outlets at all or biased reviewers like SkillUp and the like. Since Gotham Knights, I've just been focusing on having fun with the games i choose to play and going from there. Keep up the great content, Frog.
I really agree with a lot of what you saying especially about Banishers. It was a really great game it did have some woke stuff but who cares I'm so tired of the overblown woke stuff. It doesn't have to ruin a game just because it has some in it.
yes i agree 100%! froggy is super smart and an alpha for sure, he straight up said, “are we really this fragile”, that we call everything woke, and boycott and shun a game that these developers put years of their life into, all because it has a trans or gay character or a woman protagonist etc… its shocking how fragile everyone is becoming. it’s so true, it seems they r becoming the very snowflakes they use to warn about, who have meltdowns over the smallest things. i say play the game for what it is, give it a chance, and let’s see other people’s visions and points of view. i’m interested in being in someone else’s shoes in a game that isn’t what im use to, that’s what gaming is all about! and yes i also want to be represented like anyone else.
Your favorite series, Assassin’s Creed had trans characters 10 years ago. That said, lol there are a lot more than 3 genres of games. That you aren’t aware of them or are not interested in searching out something different doesn’t mean it’s not out there. One small example… one of my favorite games of the year, 3rd fav actually after BMW and SH2 was a an indie game called Mullet Mad Jack. Bet you never heard of it??? It’s a fantastic game, there are many many many more. Horror, sim, isometric arpgs, jrpgs, civilization sims, builders, and all the other regular genres you know and love. I’ve been gaming since 1986 and I’m still continually impressed by new games. Take off the blinders, stop listening to grifters and try something new!
so the last game i paid for was dead island 2 it was good but not worth 70 bucks. thats my biggest problem i dont wanna play most of the garbage triple A is just about dead to me. i play a bunch of games way better then most triple A junk
Hey, the chick from Unknown 9 was hot enough that they cast her as Yennefer in the Witcher series. So, I was down to play a game with her as the protagonist lol.
Hey Andrew. I see other people are watching your videos.....😂😂 I ran across someone's Channel.... And there you were in the comment section...... Defending yourself....
I don't buy most games. I cherry-pick games that aren't woke/DEI infested. So I'm still enjoying gaming. I'm mad there destroying most legacy game franchises, though. Witcher 4 looks like another narcissistic girl boss game and naughty dogs space game look like more of the same ugly girl boss crap. It doesn't even look good. But if someone likes it, I won't judge.
If developers put in obviously woke content then IMO they deserve criticism from the normally normal normals. If devs don't like the reaction quit grinding your ax in the games. Woke Trump supporter, if so that's a new one.
Having a female protagonist or boss is not what makes a game woke. Nothing at all to do with it. Also regarding top scars in Veilguard - you have a young daughter yes? Are you going to let her play it? And are you going to explain what top scars are and why they're ingame?
The best thing I did to keep enjoying games was go casual. I unsubbed from the majority of gaming channels I used to watch, I unfollowed subreddits and forums related to gaming, I blocked keywords related to gaming news and I hid the majority of games I bought but never played on Steam that I thought I should love due to their acclaimed status instead of actually having genuine interest to play them. I don't like the majority of video game genres due to most of them requiring more effort out of me that I just can't give to video games, I play to have a good time, not to micromanage polygons on my monitor. Give me yellow paint, give me quest markers, give me linear stories, I gain nothing by proving to random people on the internet that I can beat games on the hardest difficulty/ no HUD/ no hit run.
Say what you will of casuals and "normies", but they have the most fun with gaming compared to those in the more enthusiast/hardcore side. Casuals are happy buying two games per year yet get more mileage out of those few games then the hardcore who have a "backlog" of hundreds of games that they didn't even install, I know because I was that just an hour ago. I lost the enjoyment for gaming when I learned the names of the developers who made games, when I deep dived into the politics of the games, when I kept up with the social quo of the games instead my discerning with my personal interest. I'm over it, casuals just have it right.
Exactly I just want to explore new worlds
Yep, ive stopped playing fighting games competitively/online ranked, stopped playing games on max difficulty, stopped chasing the best settings and framerates a lot higher than 60fps unless its COD because its so fast you need at least 120fps really and gaming is just more fun n chill now, gotta remember i used to play games in 1080p 30fps and loved it, i got to the point i constantly checked performance and tested my skills instead of just chilling
and i’m gonna try and help spread your channel. which reminds me, are u on blue sky? i feel u would fit in there, very open minded people, and your big heart and empathy and critical thinking would be greatly appreciated there. we need to help spread your channel more. i love how u don’t have hate in your heart.
@@JadeLanay i have a bluesky
@ sweet i’m gonna go follow! 🙏🏼❤️
Very under rated content, should get more views.
Pretty sure I don't mind "wokeness" in games, my favourite video game of all time is Baldur's Gate 3 which doesn't even let you pick a gender when you create a character. Shapeshifting nature worshippers called Druids are part of the D&D lore and have been for over 30 years. Grifters tried to stir up shit about having the option to romance a druid in one of his animal combat forms, a cave bear. No one who didn't want to see it, saw it. I am 100% certain that whole scene was conceived as a joke with the dev Larian making fun of classic D&D lore. You have to pick a masculine or feminine body type and then a male or female sounding voice set. Though the wokeness in BG3 to me is limited to character creation options and optional romance quests so kind of like Dragon Age I'd imagine. It ends up adding up to 1% of the actual experience and completely optional. The game literally made over a billion dollars and Larian Studios is only going to ascend to greater heights. Happy to see it.
You hit the nail on the head. If a game interests me, I am going to play it. No matter the negativity surrounding a game. This past summer, I decided to play through all the Rocksteady Arkhamverse games. Because I saw Suicide Squad on sale for $20 and wanted to compare it to their other games. The only issue I had with SS was the unnecessary live service mechanics. Also, I enjoyed SS more than Arkham Knight.
If we let negativity consume us, it will be harder for us to enjoy anything.
Exactly the live service was not necessary the campaign was actually pretty good though.
Yup I play games to have fun !!! I don’t look at reviews or anything anymore !! I just buy and play and I enjoy everything !! People on the internet say I have “Low standards “ no . I just don’t hate everything …… people want you to hate things it’s weird
Indie and AA still have potential. But it's hard for them to resist the money, and these helpers like Sweet Baby Inc., etc that put pressure on them. Just don't buy what doesn't cater to your tastes is my motto. Sad times, man, but it does wonders for my wallet.
Andrew, this is a very good video. You are making me rethink some stuff honestly. I hope you are right but sometimes it feels devs are malicious in the way they try to be inclusive. Regardless, this was an excellent video and very well explained!
@hELLLcs oh some of the Devs definitely are malicious bro that's why I am always honest with my reviews of these games. Crying wolf over every single game is getting old. I see my fellow gamers being led astray and missing out on some awesome games while these Grifters are getting rich and getting a bigger platform
Yeeeeeah lets support modern gaming lol.
Im pouring my money into things I don't like all the time, let's keep going.
Why would you quit?
I’m 41 and have an entire cinema room dedicated to games and watching sport.
I don’t even complete games, I just smoke a joint or take shrooms and nosey around a map etc
Apparently all of us love the video games i am similar to your childhood since i was 5i got my first Atari consol 1994 so since that te till now i love video game
You just helped me buy Unknown 9 awakening tbh !! Been hearing so much bad things about the game that I didn’t bother to buy it but it has mostly 5 stars on ps and it’s looked interesting to me for so long so I just bought it and enjoying myself !!! Glad to see their are still real gamers around
I am so glad you decided to give it a shot.
Gaming is great! Love it
Besides you, Frog, I'm subscribed to maybe 3 or 4 other gaming youtubers. I don't watch mainstream gaming outlets at all or biased reviewers like SkillUp and the like.
Since Gotham Knights, I've just been focusing on having fun with the games i choose to play and going from there.
Keep up the great content, Frog.
I think ever since I played Forspoken I have been more open minded about games trying not to judge them before I have played them
I really agree with a lot of what you saying especially about Banishers. It was a really great game it did have some woke stuff but who cares I'm so tired of the overblown woke stuff. It doesn't have to ruin a game just because it has some in it.
yes i agree 100%! froggy is super smart and an alpha for sure, he straight up said, “are we really this fragile”, that we call everything woke, and boycott and shun a game that these developers put years of their life into, all because it has a trans or gay character or a woman protagonist etc… its shocking how fragile everyone is becoming. it’s so true, it seems they r becoming the very snowflakes they use to warn about, who have meltdowns over the smallest things. i say play the game for what it is, give it a chance, and let’s see other people’s visions and points of view. i’m interested in being in someone else’s shoes in a game that isn’t what im use to, that’s what gaming is all about! and yes i also want to be represented like anyone else.
@@JadeLanay Well said.
It call trying to indoctrinate ppl and kids who play video to think tat their is more then 2 genders and so their will always be push back
Your favorite series, Assassin’s Creed had trans characters 10 years ago.
That said, lol there are a lot more than 3 genres of games. That you aren’t aware of them or are not interested in searching out something different doesn’t mean it’s not out there.
One small example… one of my favorite games of the year, 3rd fav actually after BMW and SH2 was a an indie game called Mullet Mad Jack. Bet you never heard of it??? It’s a fantastic game, there are many many many more.
Horror, sim, isometric arpgs, jrpgs, civilization sims, builders, and all the other regular genres you know and love.
I’ve been gaming since 1986 and I’m still continually impressed by new games. Take off the blinders, stop listening to grifters and try something new!
@fuzzy3932 it's a metaphor LOL 3 genres of gaming Soulslike Sim racing and Woke DEI trash LOL
@ I don’t think u understand what the word metaphor means… cause this ain’t it
Agree
We need get back for Joel
so the last game i paid for was dead island 2 it was good but not worth 70 bucks. thats my biggest problem i dont wanna play most of the garbage triple A is just about dead to me. i play a bunch of games way better then most triple A junk
Hey, the chick from Unknown 9 was hot enough that they cast her as Yennefer in the Witcher series. So, I was down to play a game with her as the protagonist lol.
Hey Andrew. I see other people are watching your videos.....😂😂
I ran across someone's Channel....
And there you were in the comment section......
Defending yourself....
@mrglass7133 just another up and coming bottom feeder I wish him the best
@@Frogboyx1gaming
Don't let it bother you
Frogboy woke gaming 🤣
I know you’re joking, but pls don’t give people ideas when he’s just being reasonable & realistic 😂
Horror!!! You forgot Horror. 4 genres. Thank God Horror remains untouched by the woke virus.
I don't buy most games. I cherry-pick games that aren't woke/DEI infested. So I'm still enjoying gaming. I'm mad there destroying most legacy game franchises, though. Witcher 4 looks like another narcissistic girl boss game and naughty dogs space game look like more of the same ugly girl boss crap. It doesn't even look good. But if someone likes it, I won't judge.
If developers put in obviously woke content then IMO they deserve criticism from the normally normal normals. If devs don't like the reaction quit grinding your ax in the games. Woke Trump supporter, if so that's a new one.
Having a female protagonist or boss is not what makes a game woke. Nothing at all to do with it.
Also regarding top scars in Veilguard - you have a young daughter yes?
Are you going to let her play it? And are you going to explain what top scars are and why they're ingame?