This is something I’ve been thinking about and I couldn’t have put it better. I keep going to start a new game I want to play and telling myself ‘but what if I’m not in the right mindset to enjoy it and ruin it for myself.’ The individual experience is a lot harder to come by when everything is so convenient, I feel like physical media becoming scarce also doesn’t make it easier
I completely agree with your experiences and perspective on the missing ritual and experience of immersing yourself in one game and the longing of bygone quiet days private life with your close family friends and games you can physical hold and cherish because its all you had as a kid. We got more out of it for sure. These types of discussions are becoming more and more frequent as many are finally becoming aware of what has been lost due to this modern age. Best channel I discovered this year.
I am so old now... I used to rent video games from blockbuster and hollywood videos. The rented games were my prime focus for the weekend or however long I had them. Even participated in game tournaments at my local hollywood videos (Dead or Alive and MVC2). I miss those simpler times.
Same here! My local place was called "Select Video" - it was a little family run place that always used to have cool games and VHS tapes. Then after that shut we used to go to Blockbuster too 😊
so true. I never owned a PS2 as a kid, getting PCSX2 up and running is seriously one of the best gaming experiences I've had in over a decade. But having every game ever at my finger tips does come with downsides.
Great vid, unique but really relatable. There was something so special about getting a new game that you devoted your entire attention to, that included a box and a manual - yes I read through them all too! Sometimes it was cool to finish up a session playing the new game then just reading the manual through to cover the bits you missed, which just continued the immersion. It's a lost art
For me, immersion is all about world-building. Recently, i've been playing Pokemon Platinum on the DS, as i've heard people say it has both the best region and story. I was surprised on how well everything is contextualized. You see npcs in a town about a contest happening on the next. Then when you get there, that memory of their dialogue comes and it just clicks.
Ooooo that sounds cool - I've actually got a big blindspot in my Pokemon knowledge there. I played Yellow back in the day (and replayed recently) and I love that, but the newer ones on the Switch didn't grab me. Maybe it's time to fire up the DS!
Really good video! You're definitely on to something with the ritual around deciding on a game being different back in the 90s/2000s. Throughout the lifespan of the N64, me and my brother would always rent a game or two from blockbuster on the weekend, and then that was it for that week. I remember renting Conker's Bad Fur Day and being so obsessed and immersed in the game world, we played the single player and multiplayer to death. Some others include Winback, Body Harvest, Jet Force Gemini and Goemon. There's something nice about being able to just focus in on one game instead of having every game ever made placed right at your fingertips. Back then the whole setup around gaming was more conducive to actually getting the full, complete experience, and I miss that.
I'm so glad you liked the video! Good to know it's not just me thinking like this 😊 Yea I love the N64 too, so many great games! Winback and Jet Force Gemini are highlights for me too, but my favourite is probably Hybrid Heaven
You have hit the nail right on the head when it comes to self limitation. For years I have just picked and binged or picked and move on. I have also started limiting myself, maybe in the wrong way as I do things like Sunday is Final Fantasy day or Tuesday is Open world day. I need to take a leaf out of your book and pull back even more with less games over a bigger time period. The Mrs and I are also limiting ourselves to one epiose of Shogun & Fallout a week to bring back that tension of waiting. Well that and there are a limited amount of new shows watching these days. But I think self limitation is the key.
This was pretty nicely done. The talking points are pretty good, and I think it does point out pretty well how drastic the change has been to gaming today versus what it used to be, what with having far more access to many different games than we ever did when we were younger. Good vid, will check out more and hope your channel does well.
Very well said. There is something about rituals and what you said to be a private world that we should try cultivate with limitations to warrant investment that came naturally prior 100% But it is bloody hard!!
Great video. I loved reading those old game manuals in the 90s. Some of them were of really high-quality too with full color pages and loads and loads of info to read.
Thank you! Yea, I really do miss that with modern games. Props to a lot of indie developers who still do this though, when I picked up Frogun recently I was so happy to see a manual there for me to read!
Always impressed by your ability to elucidate on trends/topics within the industry, establish a concise language with which to discuss them, and eliminate some of the garbledegook semantics that would otherwise keep these disucssions in the realm of emotional slapfights. Sometimes we know what we feel, and we can rationalize in our heads without language, but we lack the granularity of words to get it all out. Videos like this one help to establish that foundation for discourse. In the case of this video, a lot of thoughts and feelings can be condensed to at least a partial explanation of "immersion". It's simple, but Ive honestly never thought of the old v new games discourse in that light. Good stuff I say!
02:10 up until this point in the video I kept thinking “man these vibes remind me so much of gits sac for the ps2… I audibly gasped when I saw it. Such an underappreciated game
5:04 the fact that Frogun, despite only coming out 2 years ago, doesn't feel out of place visually with any of the other actually nostalgic games shown in this video raises a real good point about how the phrase "they don't make them like they used to" is complete nonsense. If people know where to look, they can find cool stuff still coming out just fine. It's why I've been enjoying the video game industry the most I have been since 2004 in the past few years.
Dr Slump for the PS1. It was Japan-only for a long time but now there's an English patch by Hilltop and it's awesome. Really cool game and I agree I love the cel-shaded look and Akira Toriyama's art
@@DreamcastEnjoyer it's definitely that combination that is making me seriously interested in it. It has a really comfy looking atmosphere. I will definitely be looking at playing that, I've grabbed the English patch and I'm excited for when I have the time to get into it :D
I’ve been trying to just sit down and enjoy whatever it is I’m playing again, cuz for a long time I haven’t been able to do that. I can’t exactly say why but I started playing Mario Galaxy a day ago I think?? And damn, I got way farther than I expected although I’m still raging super hard at it I’m tryna get better at not being so upset cuz I’ve hit my head a couple times and the last time it fucking hurt for a while after and took a break. I’m gonna see about playing a little bit tonight before I go to bed but yeah I get this feeling too. I’ve kinda missed hanging out outside also cuz I haven’t touched grass in so long
I'm sorry to hear that, my dude. Try not to be so hard on yourself - I truly hope you can find some space to relax and enjoy games again without feeling frustrated
This is something I’ve been thinking about and I couldn’t have put it better. I keep going to start a new game I want to play and telling myself ‘but what if I’m not in the right mindset to enjoy it and ruin it for myself.’ The individual experience is a lot harder to come by when everything is so convenient, I feel like physical media becoming scarce also doesn’t make it easier
Spot on mate. That "weekly rental" system you've got is the right system, it's really up to us to enjoy our games!
Thanks, dude - glad to see it's not just me thinking like this 😊
The nail hath been upon its head hit.
I completely agree with your experiences and perspective on the missing ritual and experience of immersing yourself in one game and the longing of bygone quiet days private life with your close family friends and games you can physical hold and cherish because its all you had as a kid. We got more out of it for sure. These types of discussions are becoming more and more frequent as many are finally becoming aware of what has been lost due to this modern age. Best channel I discovered this year.
Love your tips at the end for how to get immersed in a game in this age of distraction. Definitely gonna give this a try!
Thanks - hope it helps! 😊
I am so old now... I used to rent video games from blockbuster and hollywood videos. The rented games were my prime focus for the weekend or however long I had them. Even participated in game tournaments at my local hollywood videos (Dead or Alive and MVC2). I miss those simpler times.
Same here! My local place was called "Select Video" - it was a little family run place that always used to have cool games and VHS tapes. Then after that shut we used to go to Blockbuster too 😊
Hollywood video, Video King and Blockbuster…. Man those were the days 😢
I love the idea of a 3 game limit a month.
so true. I never owned a PS2 as a kid, getting PCSX2 up and running is seriously one of the best gaming experiences I've had in over a decade. But having every game ever at my finger tips does come with downsides.
I can't put into words how much I love and appreciate this video. Plz, keep up the great work my friend.
Agreed. This guy makes good content.
Thank you, that's really kind! It means a heck of a lot to me when people can relate to my videos 😊
Great vid, unique but really relatable. There was something so special about getting a new game that you devoted your entire attention to, that included a box and a manual - yes I read through them all too! Sometimes it was cool to finish up a session playing the new game then just reading the manual through to cover the bits you missed, which just continued the immersion. It's a lost art
I'm really glad you liked it, my dude- it's nice to hear it wasn't just me that felt this way 😊
Amen! This was well put together, couldn't have said it better myself
Thank you so much - really glad you liked it 😊
Great video! I feel most indie games still capture the spirit of small but fun games like in the olden days
A good chunk of them do, for sure! I'm currently blasting through Frogun and Lunacid, and having a great time with both 😊
i loved this video and the ecco the dolphin soundtrack for the first half triggered all the right emotions
Thank you! 😊
Oh that soundtrack is incredible - some of the best music on the Dreamcast, for sure!
100% all this! i really like your idea about limiting the amount of games you play in a month, will have to try it myself.
I could not have expressed this better. This is one of your best videos.
Thank you very much - that's very nice of you to say and I'm glad you liked the video!
For me, immersion is all about world-building.
Recently, i've been playing Pokemon Platinum on the DS, as i've heard people say it has both the best region and story.
I was surprised on how well everything is contextualized. You see npcs in a town about a contest happening on the next. Then when you get there, that memory of their dialogue comes and it just clicks.
Ooooo that sounds cool - I've actually got a big blindspot in my Pokemon knowledge there. I played Yellow back in the day (and replayed recently) and I love that, but the newer ones on the Switch didn't grab me. Maybe it's time to fire up the DS!
Really good video! You're definitely on to something with the ritual around deciding on a game being different back in the 90s/2000s. Throughout the lifespan of the N64, me and my brother would always rent a game or two from blockbuster on the weekend, and then that was it for that week. I remember renting Conker's Bad Fur Day and being so obsessed and immersed in the game world, we played the single player and multiplayer to death. Some others include Winback, Body Harvest, Jet Force Gemini and Goemon. There's something nice about being able to just focus in on one game instead of having every game ever made placed right at your fingertips. Back then the whole setup around gaming was more conducive to actually getting the full, complete experience, and I miss that.
I'm so glad you liked the video! Good to know it's not just me thinking like this 😊
Yea I love the N64 too, so many great games! Winback and Jet Force Gemini are highlights for me too, but my favourite is probably Hybrid Heaven
You have hit the nail right on the head when it comes to self limitation. For years I have just picked and binged or picked and move on. I have also started limiting myself, maybe in the wrong way as I do things like Sunday is Final Fantasy day or Tuesday is Open world day. I need to take a leaf out of your book and pull back even more with less games over a bigger time period.
The Mrs and I are also limiting ourselves to one epiose of Shogun & Fallout a week to bring back that tension of waiting. Well that and there are a limited amount of new shows watching these days. But I think self limitation is the key.
Thank you very much! That idea is working out for me so I'd definitely recommend trying it 😄
This was pretty nicely done. The talking points are pretty good, and I think it does point out pretty well how drastic the change has been to gaming today versus what it used to be, what with having far more access to many different games than we ever did when we were younger. Good vid, will check out more and hope your channel does well.
Thank you very much indeed!
Very well said. There is something about rituals and what you said to be a private world that we should try cultivate with limitations to warrant investment that came naturally prior 100%
But it is bloody hard!!
Keep doing stuff like this so we can vibe on real vibes
Great video. I loved reading those old game manuals in the 90s. Some of them were of really high-quality too with full color pages and loads and loads of info to read.
Thank you! Yea, I really do miss that with modern games.
Props to a lot of indie developers who still do this though, when I picked up Frogun recently I was so happy to see a manual there for me to read!
really great video man. lot of deep points
Thank you very much, indeed - glad you enjoyed it :D
Always impressed by your ability to elucidate on trends/topics within the industry, establish a concise language with which to discuss them, and eliminate some of the garbledegook semantics that would otherwise keep these disucssions in the realm of emotional slapfights. Sometimes we know what we feel, and we can rationalize in our heads without language, but we lack the granularity of words to get it all out. Videos like this one help to establish that foundation for discourse.
In the case of this video, a lot of thoughts and feelings can be condensed to at least a partial explanation of "immersion". It's simple, but Ive honestly never thought of the old v new games discourse in that light.
Good stuff I say!
Thank you very much indeed! This is lovely feedback, and I'm really happy if my points came across clearly - that's always my aim 😊
02:10 up until this point in the video I kept thinking “man these vibes remind me so much of gits sac for the ps2… I audibly gasped when I saw it. Such an underappreciated game
Hell yes! I love that game but very few people seem to have played it
Amen, I'm with you on this being in my 30s
5:04 the fact that Frogun, despite only coming out 2 years ago, doesn't feel out of place visually with any of the other actually nostalgic games shown in this video raises a real good point about how the phrase "they don't make them like they used to" is complete nonsense. If people know where to look, they can find cool stuff still coming out just fine. It's why I've been enjoying the video game industry the most I have been since 2004 in the past few years.
Oh absolutely! Frogun is a masterpiece for sure. Plenty of good indies keeping that vibe alive today 😊
You sir seem like the video game friend I never got a chance to meet.
Thank you! 😊
Honestly. Finishing games is better than trying them for a bit and stopping. Older games allow me to finish them idk. but then again I'm a millennial
A very nice video. Would be interested in names of the music and games you used/showed. :3
No problem - I'll update the description at some point this week with that info 😊
I've now added a list of all the games and songs in the video description - hope it helps! 😃
@@DreamcastEnjoyer thank you very much. :D
Great vid!
Thank you!
games back then didnt have microtransactions. case closed
Haha I mean, yea, I probably should have mentioned that too
0:47 omg what is that game? I love the way it looks and I don't recognise it
Dr Slump for the PS1. It was Japan-only for a long time but now there's an English patch by Hilltop and it's awesome.
Really cool game and I agree I love the cel-shaded look and Akira Toriyama's art
@@DreamcastEnjoyer it's definitely that combination that is making me seriously interested in it. It has a really comfy looking atmosphere. I will definitely be looking at playing that, I've grabbed the English patch and I'm excited for when I have the time to get into it :D
I’ve been trying to just sit down and enjoy whatever it is I’m playing again, cuz for a long time I haven’t been able to do that. I can’t exactly say why but I started playing Mario Galaxy a day ago I think?? And damn, I got way farther than I expected although I’m still raging super hard at it I’m tryna get better at not being so upset cuz I’ve hit my head a couple times and the last time it fucking hurt for a while after and took a break. I’m gonna see about playing a little bit tonight before I go to bed but yeah I get this feeling too. I’ve kinda missed hanging out outside also cuz I haven’t touched grass in so long
I'm sorry to hear that, my dude. Try not to be so hard on yourself - I truly hope you can find some space to relax and enjoy games again without feeling frustrated
@@DreamcastEnjoyer I did play one stage last night and it went well :p I’ll make sure to not burn myself out on it and to give myself space 👍
1:25 what's the game shown here?
It's called Historical Mystery Adventure TROIA 1186 B.C.
Definitely one of the most mysterious Dreamcast games I've played
Half-Life is the most immersive game of all time.
I'd definitely agree it's one of them. I still do a replay on that every couple of years and it holds up like crazy!
What game is at 2:15?
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex for the PS2.
Very cool game if you like GitS or third person shooters 😊
What game is this at 0:45?
Dr Slump for the PS1. It got an English patch by Hilltop fairly recently and it's a great game 😊