Videogame Nostalgia Isn't What It Used To be 88
Thanks to GameSpy for its 'Pixel' column discussing the dangers in letting videogame nostalgia run unchecked, as the author explains: "Number one: Just because it's old, doesn't mean it's particularly good. And number two, loosely based on Sturgeon's Law: 90% of all video games ever made are either mediocre or crap." He gives an example: "Case in point: A little PlayStation game called Gunners Heaven. It was a very early Japanese release by Sony... [and] the American import magazines covered it a bit and described it as a Gunstar Heroes clone", but the game, once acquired, "was thoroughly mediocre", showing "the dangers of unchecked nostalgic anticipation."
Lemmy get this straight... (Score:5, Funny)
Excuse me while I go hit my head against a wall for an hour.
The best part of the article (Score:5, Funny)
"How could it not be worth getting?"
Re:If it's broke but generating adviews, don't fix (Score:4, Funny)
Like slashdot stories (and editors) and gamespy articles. Funny how that works.
Re:Lemmy get this straight... (Score:5, Funny)
When I read your post I wanted to try it again, so I banged my head against the cinderblocks and hurt myself.
I tell you, nostalgia can be a dangerous thing!
Re:modern "ports" (Score:4, Funny)
Be careful what you wish for, you might have to wait FOREVER!
Is this person serious? (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Gamers today are spoiled (Score:3, Funny)
Oh yeah? You must have missed this one then... [gamespot.com]
bad call! (Score:3, Funny)