I love God of war , karamari , Star Wars battlefront 2 , wrestling games , mortal kombat … looking for suggestions.

I was thinking about this recently and realized just how far gaming has come.

My very first gaming platform was a Commodore 64. It used cassette tapes to load games, which probably sounds crazy to younger gamers today! 😆

The funny thing is, it was so long ago that I honestly can't remember exactly how I got it or what games I played

So now I'm curious about everyone else here:

- What was your very first gaming platform?

- How did you get it?

- Do you still have it?

- What's one memory from it that you'll never forget?

I'd love to hear your stories and take a trip down memory lane together...

Mine is MK11, but 10, 9 and 2 are up the top of the list.

Games have gotten a lot cheaper. Do you remember how expensive genesis games were? Phantasy Star 2 was around $80. I think that’s over $160 if you adjust for inflation. Virtua Racing and Phantasy Star 4 were $100- which is over $200 adjusted for inflation. When games were that expensive, you only got a few per year. You made it work- no matter how hard or boring they were.
My kids regularly get steam games on sale for $5-$8. Oftentimes, they get bored after a few days and buy something else. I have a family sharing set up on steam with a few family / old friends. Together we have over 800 games. I bet almost all of them have less than one hour playtime recorded.

Here’s a few games that I actually played for more than five hours - xcom 2 - finished the game, mass effect 2 - finished the game. I was really looking forward to jagged alliance 3. JA2 was probably my favorite pc game of all time. But JA3 was missing something, I can’t tell you what exactly. At some point, I gave all my characters sniper rifles and it wasn’t fun anymore. Maybe I should have increased the difficulty. Older games were in some ways, more simple, but more fun. I still remember playing dragon warrior on nes and logging in long play sessions on Civilization 1.

I've been gradually chipping away at my endless backlog and have come to an impasse as far as what I should tackle next- Red Dead 2 or God of War?

Hello gamers! **😊**

What's your all-time favorite game and why?

Mine is Super Mario 64

I know nostalgia plays a big part, but this game genuinely felt magical. The world, the music, the freedom to explore... it completely blew my mind as a kid. (To be fair, I had two older brothers who are 7 and 10 years older than me so they probably helped me more than I remember🤣)

I recently played it again and for a moment I felt like I was 4 or 5 years old all over again.

Life gets busy. Between work, family, and everyday responsibilities, gaming should be a way to unwind, not another source of stress.

OlderChillGamers is a community for adults aged 25+ who enjoy gaming, good conversations, and a relaxed atmosphere. Whether you game every day or only have a few hours a week, you're welcome here.

What you'll find:

- A relaxed, drama-free environment for adults.

- Friendly conversations about gaming, hobbies, and everyday life.

- A welcoming community where everyone can participate at their own pace.

- Gamers from different backgrounds and across all kinds of game genres.

- No pressure to be constantly active, drop in whenever you feel like it.

We're building a positive community focused on respect, friendship, and having a good time. If you're looking for a low-key place to hang out, meet new people, and enjoy gaming without the drama, we'd love to have you.

Come say hello and make yourself at home!

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"All my rowdy friends have settled down

And it seems to be more in the laid-back songs

Nobody wants to get drunk and get loud

Everybody just wants to go back home

I myself have seen my wilder days

And I have seen my name at the top of the page

But I need to find a friend just to run around

But nobody wants to get high on the town

And all my rowdy friends have settled down"

38 M Scotland here looking for some gaming buddys guy or gal to sit have a laugh a wee drink together online etc...

Been a PC gamer all my life but as the title suggests... all my friends have dwindled... i use to play games alot but lately i just cant seem to tune into any games and i wondered why for so long... but ive cracked it!! Its because i was gaming solo ofcourse!

So if ye feel ye wanna have a wee chit chat n find out if we click then ye can get me on D/cord @ Spence5997.

Cheers for reading!

What are you planning to play during the weekend?

30m here, I mostly play single player games due to time, kids, etc but I always love to see a bustling friends list with people online playing and also I enjoy comparing trophies or achievements with fellow achievement/Trophy hunters.

I’m on Xbox Series X and PS5. My GT is: Invictus4318 if anyone wants to add me, or if you drop yours below I’ll add you guys.

I’m currently playing TLOU P2 on PS and looking forward to AC: Black Flag and GTA VI.

As I started getting older, I stopped gaming as much. Between actual job, independent work, taking care of family, etc., there was just no time. But I’ve slowly gotten back into it, specifically story-based, single player games. And I’ve realized that I love Death Stranding!!!

I haven’t even gotten halfway through the first one because I don’t want the story to end. I just keep building up roads and doing standard orders. Whenever I have a little free time, I load up a truck full of orders and hit every stop on my way to a far destination.

That’s my little feel good rant. Anybody else enjoying that game/series?

GTA 6 pre-orders start tomorrow, on June 25, and Rockstar has officially revealed the pricing:

Standard Edition: €89.99 / $79.99

Ultimate Edition: €109.99 / $99.99

For an extra €20 / $20, the Ultimate Edition includes exclusive vehicles, weapons, outfits, and other in-game content tied to Jason and Lucia's story. All pre-orders also receive the Vintage Vice City Pack.

Personally, I'm struggling with the price.

€89.99 / $79.99 is already a lot for the Standard Edition, especially with GTA Online not launching alongside the game. Then Rockstar wants another €20 / $20 for mostly digital extras.

What do you think?

• Will you pre-order GTA 6?

• Standard or Ultimate Edition?

• Is the Ultimate Edition worth the extra €20 / $20?

• Does the lack of GTA Online at launch affect your decision?

• Has the pricing changed your plans at all?

The Steam Machine pricing appears to be:

512GB: €1,039 / $1,049

512GB + Controller: €1,108 / $1,128

2TB: €1,359 / $1,349

2TB + Controller: €1,428 / $1,428

The controller adds €69 / $79 to the price.

What are your thoughts?

Do you think the Steam Machine is fairly priced for the hardware it offers, or is it simply too expensive?

And what about the controller price? Is an extra €69 / $79 reasonable, or does that feel overpriced as well?

Would you consider buying one at launch, or has the pricing changed your mind?

Hey everyone, been lurking here for a while, and I thought I would go ahead and pose a question. Been going to therapy for a while now, since losing my last permanent role, to help unpack that baggage (to put it nicely) that role burdened me with.

My therapist has been encouraging me to invest more time in things I enjoy when I am not working to help promote a better mental well-being. Along with reading, cooking, regular exercise, and knife collecting, I want to set aside time to game more. How much time would be a respectable amount of time to dedicate per week, in y'all's opinion, without going overboard? Some basic information about me as a gamer:

• First, let me get this out of the way. My wife and I have 1 kid. He is seven years old with fur and four paws. He is a very needy cat, but enjoys watching us play on the TV.
• I mostly enjoy RPGs, particularly Tactical RPGs. I also enjoy Strategy games.
• My favorites in the above categories are Valkyria Chronicles, Star Ocean, Ni No Kuni, Civ 7, and trying to get into Zelda and Xenoblade.
• I have a PS5 and a Switch 2, both of which are maxed out with expanded storage and have active subscriptions to their respective services.

Thinking in 30-minute to 1-hour blocks, minimum, but given the preferences, that doesn't leave me much time to accomplish much. Thoughts?

I should probably list some of the games in my library; ironically, they are also the ones I recommend most to others. I should also add that this is not all of the games I have.

Nintendo

Current Releases

• Ni No Kuni 1 & 2
• Star Ocean First Departure R
• Star Ocean Second Story R
• Valkyria Chronicles 1 & 4
• Fire Emblem: 3 Houses
• Fire Emblem: Engage 
• Pragmata
• Mario Odyssey
• Super Mario Wonder
• Tetris® Effect: Connected
• Tetris Forever
• TLOZ: Breath of the Wild
• TLOZ: Tears of the Kingdom
• TLOZ: Link’s Awakening
• TLOZ: Echos of Wisdom
• Smash Ultimate
• Kirby Air Riders
• One Piece Pirate Warriors 4
• One Piece Pirate Warriors 3
• One Piece: Odyssey 
• Hollow Knight
• Hollow Knight: Silk Song
• Untitled Goose Game
• Triangle Strategy
• Metroid Prime 4
• Metroid Prime Remaster
• Tomb Raider
• Stray
• Little Kitty Big City
• Civilization 7
• Animal Crossing: New Horizons 
• Mario Kart World
• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
• Donkey Kong Bonanza

Coming Soon/Honorable Mentions

• Star Fox
• Pokemon Wind and Waves
• Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave Deluxe Edition
• Stellar Blade
• Nintendo Switch Sports Resort
• Zelda Ocarina of Time for Switch 2
• One Piece Grand Gourmet
• Xenoblade Trilogy and Genesis

Playstation

Current Releases

• Ni No Kuni 1 & 2
• Valkyria Chronicles 1 & 4
• Valkyria Revolution
• Demon Slayer Hinokami Chronicles
• Demon Slayer Hinokami Chronicles 2
• Star Ocean First Departure R
• Star Ocean Second Story R
• Star Ocean: Till the End of Time
• Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness
• Star Ocean: The Divine Force
• Star Ocean: The Last Hope
• The Last Guardian
• Dark Rose Valkrie
• Granblue Fantasy: Relink
• Granblue Fantasy: Versus
• Ghost of Tsushima
• Ghost of Yotei
• Jedi Fallen Order
• Jedi Survivor
• Horizon Zero Dawn
• Horizon Zero Dawn: Forbidden West
• Astro Boy
• Tetris® Effect: Connected
• One Piece Pirate Warriors 4
• One Piece Pirate Warriors 3
• One Piece: Odyssey 
• Untitled Goose Game
• Tomb Raider
• Stray

Coming Soon

• Star Wars Zero Company
• Star Wars Galactic Racer