Author Topic: I am a 31 year old new GC owner (Read 31259 times)

groundhog · « **on:** February 23, 2003, 06:00:10 AM »

Hey guys, I just bought my GC last night and am very glad I did. I was really surprised at how diverse the selection of games were at my retailer. I also own a PS2 and have become rather bored with it. As you can see, there are some old guys out here who still buy Nintendo

I did have one question. I heard that Sega isn't publishing their sports titles on GC anymore. Is EA sports still with us? If anyone has heard, I would like to know. Thanks and I look forward to talking with you often.

BiLdItUp1 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 23, 2003, 06:04:08 AM »

EA Sports is still with us for the most stuff; only the most obscure sports titles might not make the cut. In any case, you have a PS2, so you don't need to worry about sports. In fact, with the GC's pissant-tiny memory cards, you should probably stick with the PS2 version, unless you know you're going to get the big third-party cards.

Biohazard · « **Reply #2 on:** February 23, 2003, 06:05:16 AM »

Hey all.

Hey welcome to PGC, and I hope your happy with your choice of the Gamecube. Now I know your worried about EA as well as I am...if EA leaves I leave, I can't stand to be without my sports. Anyway im pretty sure they didn't cancel the games just yet....so stayed tuned to the latest news.

(wow 31 and still having playing games, go you, I suppose I'm gonna stop playing games when I hit the 20 mark)

AManatee · « **Reply #3 on:** February 23, 2003, 06:08:44 AM »

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(wow 31 and still having playing games, go you, I suppose I'm gonna stop playing games when I hit the 20 mark)

Ehh, thats probably not true. I know plenty of "over 20 yr olds" who still play games. I dont think the love of games will ever leave ya. Especially if you're a Nintendo fan.

Biohazard · « **Reply #4 on:** February 23, 2003, 06:12:28 AM »

"Especially if you're a Nintendo fan. "

Eh im more of a Capcom and Sega fan then I am Nintendo, but none the less we got RE and Sonic exclusive plus Nintendo so im content. So once im tired of my favorate two franchises and Zelda yea then Im gonna bail out, but for now im very happy with my cube and I'm sure you'll be too groundhog

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SilverBack1138 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 23, 2003, 06:23:55 AM »

Welcome to PCG! Well, there are still many of us "kids at heart" that still love Nintendo.

Just to let everyone know, EA is not ceasing all GCN development, they are just scaling it down. They are probably just getting rid of all the franchises that flopped. EA knows that there is still a sports market on all 3 consoles so they will support them. This goes for all these devs that are "leaving" the GCN. They are just scaling down. The only problem with this is that we may miss some of the "sleeper hits", otherwise, it means less crap to occupy the shelf space. I also have a PS2 and it does have its fair share of awesome games, but there are a lot of crappy titles on the retail shelves.

o0O MeaN O0o · « **Reply #6 on:** February 23, 2003, 06:26:22 AM »

Welcome ! I'm a 26 y/o gamer, married with 2 kids and I still play videogames. Probabaly for 2 or 3 more console generations at least. I actually can't even wait until my kids are a bit older (2 y/o and 3y/o) to beat the crap out of them playing games. The oldest one (3 y/o) is already playing Burnout accelerating and turning prettty good.
Don't worry about EA leaving us w/out sports games. The problem with the GameCube is that there are NOT enough sports games fans to support 2 major franchises but since Sega Sports is gone, EA will see more sales/profit in GameCube since they have no competition and they wil NOT leave.

PS : friggin cool !!! While typing this post I've seen for 1st time the Zelda:WW commercial Q

TOY · « **Reply #7 on:** February 23, 2003, 06:28:58 AM »

I have'nt heard anything about E.A. leaving GAMECUBE. As a matter of fact, according to NINTINDOJO.COM E.A. just announced a new F1 racing game for the CUBE. Now I dont know if your into racing games but i figure any new announcement is a good announcement. Besides with SEGA sports pulling out E.A. really has no competiton.

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(wow 31 and still having playing games, go you, I suppose I'm gonna stop playing games when I hit the 20 mark)

I just turned 39 on 2/6 and i still play games, why PICK an age to stop playing? In my opinion your never too old, so if you still enjoy playing why stop.

TOY

groundhog · « **Reply #8 on:** February 23, 2003, 06:29:20 AM »

Well when I was in grade school and high school we were playing the Genesis and Super NES. In fact, my 2 best friends from high school still play games and we get together about once a month to do just that. Once it's in your blood it never leaves I guess. We have a great time still. I honestly think that game companies know that their demographic is getting older and they are making games accordingly. I think Nintendo sees it as well. Again, I was surprised at the number of "M" rated games. It's a good variety.

Hostile Creation · « **Reply #9 on:** February 23, 2003, 06:30:01 AM »

Well I never intend to stop playing video games. . . I'll be seventy something and still playing Zelda.

groundhog · « **Reply #10 on:** February 23, 2003, 06:43:29 AM »

Toy, I know what you mean. Age is just a number and you do what you enjoy. For me it's games. I get as excited about a new title I want today, as I did when I was 16. I was struggling with whether to buy one for awhile, but I know the machine has a great record for reliability and the games are such that anyone from 8 to whatever will find something fun. Also, I could care less who is number one in sales or whatever that argument is about. I will have fun while someone else worries about that

Biohazard · « **Reply #11 on:** February 23, 2003, 07:06:42 AM »

Hey all.

boy look what i started....

Anyway I guess your kinna right that age is just a number, but who knows what videogames are gonna be like now guys, remember all the fun of the 2D days...what has sparked 3D that was as fun as them days....anyway don't flame me or nothing just IMO.

AManatee · « **Reply #12 on:** February 23, 2003, 07:08:15 AM »

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So once im tired of my favorate two franchises and Zelda yea then Im gonna bail out,

LOL, maybe i hold WAY too much confidence in the big N, but I'm still thinkin' that they will pull out a new franchise or something that may raise one of your eyebrows, or maybe even both. They are working on new stuff, i do believe...

fbarbie · « **Reply #13 on:** February 23, 2003, 08:06:15 AM »

Oh man! Just like me. I'm 26 with a 2 year old girl. I love playing games. I can stay up later than my wife and kid so I play into the wee hours nonstop (can't wait till I can play with others online!). And I can't wait for my daughter to be old enough so we can play together. My wife likes some games but is very picky so I can't play many with her.

But yeah, at 26, the GC is the only console I own and I'll always have one. I keep telling my wife that when I'm old I won't mind if I'm put in a retirement home so long as I have a few things: movies to watch, computer, and the latest Nintendo console. Play on!

MetalHead666 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 23, 2003, 08:17:29 AM »

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Originally posted by: Biohazard
Hey all.

(wow 31 and still having playing games, go you, I suppose I'm gonna stop playing games when I hit the 20 mark)

Yeah man, that is definately not true. I am 20 now, and turn 21 in a few months. If you go to college you wont stop playing games at least until you graduate. Videogames are a large part of college. Videogames, drinking, and women.

And since when is there an age limit to having fun?

Gharakh · « **Reply #15 on:** February 23, 2003, 08:19:27 AM »

wow i never realized there were so many adults who still love and play nintendo. i guess once you start on nes you never stop

i am 18 and grew up on NES. it's still lots of fun playing those old nes roms that take you back to the good ol' days of crappy graphics and fun gameplay

Hemmorrhoid · « **Reply #16 on:** February 23, 2003, 08:21:00 AM »

I agree, why should their be an age to stop gaming, especially with you 20-30 year olds that grew up with the beggining of videogaming.
Im only 16 so its hard to judge, but how can you be too old for videogaming, thats like telling your parents they shouldnt be watching XXX
(triple x the movie) because they arent targeted by it ?

Ill stop playing videogames the day its not fun anymore, but with the fun constantly increasing especially on GCN, why ever stop?

The Omen · « **Reply #17 on:** February 23, 2003, 09:44:52 AM »

I am 29. I've been playing video games for 22 years, and it doesn't go away if you grow up with it. You just have to manage your time better.

MetalHead666 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 23, 2003, 10:08:02 AM »

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Originally posted by: The Omen
I am 29. I've been playing video games for 22 years, and it doesn't go away if you grow up with it. You just have to manage your time better.

That sums it up perfectly.

Being in college I am constantly bombarded by truckloads of homework, research papers, and woman hunting. You may have more on your plate but you will always find some time to play some madden with friends or get in some quality single player time.

Lets just say that in college you learn to use all 24 hours of the day.

ThePerm · « **Reply #19 on:** February 23, 2003, 10:36:11 AM »

im having that same problem now....metalhead perfectly described it. Im a gamer, i love games...but i never play them anymore! I just talk about them! what the hell! I really wish it was easy to balance my time. and i will say he is doing a way better job then i am.

cubist · « **Reply #20 on:** February 23, 2003, 10:38:52 AM »

Hey new GCN owner(s), welcome to the forums! I'm 26, and it just seems like videogames become a lot more accessible when you're making more and more money. I'm a member of the NES-late-80's generation that was raised on RC Pro-Am, Rad Racer, Mike Tyson's Punchout, Super Mario Bros. 1-3, and the Ninja Gaiden trilogy. Don't "front" on the old age, you get to see gaming, especially Nintendo games, evolve to innovate and not duplicate.

Hemmorrhoid · « **Reply #21 on:** February 23, 2003, 10:47:36 AM »

hey college folks, you still have your vacation to catch up on some gaming right?

Scyth3r · « **Reply #22 on:** February 23, 2003, 10:49:13 AM »

20? Age 20? Damn, you make me feel old saying you would probably stop then. (I'm age 20).

I hope to be playing video games until I'm a damn grandpa.

Just not quite as much. Hehe.

MetalHead666 · « **Reply #23 on:** February 23, 2003, 10:52:32 AM »

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Originally posted by: Hemmorrhoid
hey college folks, you still have your vacation to catch up on some gaming right?

College has more breaks than you can shake a stick at. My xmas break was from Dec 13th to January 13th

Not to mention school ends earlier too, my last day is may april 30th, 4 months off for summer

Hemmorrhoid · « **Reply #24 on:** February 23, 2003, 10:53:54 AM »

you talking about playing as a grandpa reminded me of that PS9 commercial for PS2 sorta thing, remember?
wonder what videogames will be like next gen, and the gen after that

wow i cant imagine how great graphics must be with the next console generation

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Author Topic: I am a 31 year old new GC owner (Read 31259 times)