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Einhander:

--- Quote from: Megatron on September 01, 2015, 06:06:56 PM ---
--- Quote from: Einhander on September 01, 2015, 03:09:44 PM ---Retro games are just more of the IN thing

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For a very small few. While they are definitely popular at the moment, retro game sales still can't compete with call of duty, or other huge triple-a games. How many copies do you think Metal Gear Solid 5 has already sold? Even when you discount "casuals" and just look at the hardcore market, the next cookie cutter Call of Duty or assassins creed is more than likely going to sell 10 times better than anything retro on the eShop, HD remake titles or anything sold in retro game stores. So while there is high demand for the retro market, it would seem that the vast majority of consumers prefer what is new and fresh.

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For the people that count as classic gamers. Metal Gear Solid 5 doesn't exist.

FritzWhite:

--- Quote from: Einhander on September 02, 2015, 02:24:19 AM ---
--- Quote from: Megatron on September 01, 2015, 06:06:56 PM ---
--- Quote from: Einhander on September 01, 2015, 03:09:44 PM ---Retro games are just more of the IN thing

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For a very small few. While they are definitely popular at the moment, retro game sales still can't compete with call of duty, or other huge triple-a games. How many copies do you think Metal Gear Solid 5 has already sold? Even when you discount "casuals" and just look at the hardcore market, the next cookie cutter Call of Duty or assassins creed is more than likely going to sell 10 times better than anything retro on the eShop, HD remake titles or anything sold in retro game stores. So while there is high demand for the retro market, it would seem that the vast majority of consumers prefer what is new and fresh.

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For the people that count as classic gamers. Metal Gear Solid 5 doesn't exist.

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Why?

Einhander:

--- Quote from: FritzWhite on September 02, 2015, 02:30:30 AM ---
--- Quote from: Einhander on September 02, 2015, 02:24:19 AM ---
--- Quote from: Megatron on September 01, 2015, 06:06:56 PM ---
--- Quote from: Einhander on September 01, 2015, 03:09:44 PM ---Retro games are just more of the IN thing

--- End quote ---

For a very small few. While they are definitely popular at the moment, retro game sales still can't compete with call of duty, or other huge triple-a games. How many copies do you think Metal Gear Solid 5 has already sold? Even when you discount "casuals" and just look at the hardcore market, the next cookie cutter Call of Duty or assassins creed is more than likely going to sell 10 times better than anything retro on the eShop, HD remake titles or anything sold in retro game stores. So while there is high demand for the retro market, it would seem that the vast majority of consumers prefer what is new and fresh.

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For the people that count as classic gamers. Metal Gear Solid 5 doesn't exist.

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Why?

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Personal Perception> Objectivity

I'm telling you. There are a lot of people I know that know about retro games. But as soon as I start talking about them, they listen. And 2 of my friends built collections of their own because of me. So when you're in a room with me, retro becomes the new thing. Magic starts to transpire. People listen and get intrigued. I've even got my 10 year old nephew hooked on Dreamcast shooters. I've seen it with my own eyes.

Megatron:

--- Quote from: Einhander on September 02, 2015, 02:24:19 AM ---For the people that count as classic gamers. Metal Gear Solid 5 doesn't exist.

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I own around 2000 games, several of which are PS1 and older. Pretty sure I count as a "classic gamer."
And I am currently, as I type this with one hand, holding my copy of MGS V in my other. So your argument is invalid.

For those that choose to avoid new games entirely, I wouldn't call them "classic gamers." I don't know WHAT I would call them, but to each their own.

I know that some people are snobs who think that anything past a certain generation of consoles is trash - and to them I say get off your high horse and shove it up your ass.
Concepts like "better" and "fun" are relative. One person's opinion is no better than another's. That said, if all you want to play is old stuff with bad graphics, be my guest. Me? I'm playing an amazing game right now. Next, I think I may go back and play a few Genesis or TG 16 titles. Or maybe I'll just play Fallout 4. That's the benefit of versatility.

Quazimoto:
I think retro gaming hold a certain nostalgic factor for a lot of people. I know that's part of the appeal for me whenever I fire up the ole Genesis.

But reall... Classic gamer... Modern gamer... Who cares?

Games are supposed to be fun. Once we start labeling gamers as this or that we draw lines of division. Us vs Them in a battle for supremacy. Just play what you like. Who cares if it's a game from thirty years ago or something that was just released thirty minutes ago... Pop it in the system and enjoy.

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