Nice, you're back! Thought provoking stuff, I like! I think back to when I started playing games. There was no bigger context. Just me and some random game I got from a friend or a shareware magazine. It's the most pure experience, because each game is new and I hadn't heard much if anything at all about it. I just started it and played until I was done. You talk about context in your video, or more specifically resetting it, by playing games that are less "acclaimed". I think it's really like being that kid again, being open to any game that crosses your path. A part of it is that game reviews are too serious these days, with high expectations and lofty awards and everything. I remember my favorite gaming magazine from my childhood. It was made by... other gamers like me. There was simply (way) less money involved, and because of that there was more room for passion. It was fun to read and the reviews genuinely made me excited to play. Now it seems like that passion is replaced by... judgement. Comparing game A to B to C. It's a numbers game: this many awards, that many overwhelmingly positive reviews, this amount of units sold, which one has the most? Comparison is the thief of joy. What it comes down to is: each game offers an experience. Does it bring you joy? You won't really know until *you* play it. That's all that matters. The rest is (mostly) noise.
Hey! It’s been a minute but pumped to be back on the Tube! Appreciate your thoughts here. I think you’re totally right! All the noise can make it really hard to let curiosity take the lead when trying out games and just seeing what works for you. Hope you’re currently playing some awesome games!
I tried and put down both Elden Ring and BG3 this year. I couldn't relate more. Great video
Nice, you're back! Thought provoking stuff, I like! I think back to when I started playing games. There was no bigger context. Just me and some random game I got from a friend or a shareware magazine. It's the most pure experience, because each game is new and I hadn't heard much if anything at all about it. I just started it and played until I was done. You talk about context in your video, or more specifically resetting it, by playing games that are less "acclaimed". I think it's really like being that kid again, being open to any game that crosses your path. A part of it is that game reviews are too serious these days, with high expectations and lofty awards and everything. I remember my favorite gaming magazine from my childhood. It was made by... other gamers like me. There was simply (way) less money involved, and because of that there was more room for passion. It was fun to read and the reviews genuinely made me excited to play. Now it seems like that passion is replaced by... judgement. Comparing game A to B to C. It's a numbers game: this many awards, that many overwhelmingly positive reviews, this amount of units sold, which one has the most? Comparison is the thief of joy. What it comes down to is: each game offers an experience. Does it bring you joy? You won't really know until *you* play it. That's all that matters. The rest is (mostly) noise.
Hey! It’s been a minute but pumped to be back on the Tube! Appreciate your thoughts here. I think you’re totally right! All the noise can make it really hard to let curiosity take the lead when trying out games and just seeing what works for you. Hope you’re currently playing some awesome games!
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That’s so awesome to hear! Hope you enjoy the vid :)
This such a fun channel that renewed my faith in gaming! Always looking forward to the next video!
That’s so great to hear. Thanks so much!! More to come for sure :)
@@beepbooploot I'm here for it! Keep up the great work!