I've owned every system on launch day since the N64. This includes the Dreamcast, GameCube, Wii, Wii U, Switch, all PlayStation systems, as well as Xbox systems. I sold off most of my retro collection as a way to keep funding my hobby, but recently, with the announcement of the Switch 2, I am just not excited any more. I did pre order out of FOMO, but if I'm being honest, I really have no desire to buy it day one. The loss of physical really bums me out, I get it, but it still bums me out. I have recently gotten back to retro collecting for the pure joy I get from it, but also the price of current games/systems. I think I will stick to retro games, Switch games, and start tackling my backlog. I did just beat Luigi's Mansion 3 last week, which is a start. It was just OK by the way.
I think the issues is a combination of a lot of whats already being said here. Video Game violence can, in my opinion, cause someone who already has mental issues, to act out and possible mimic what they have played. Do we remove, cut down on, all the violent video games and movies? No. However, to come at this with a 100% angle that video games does not cause violence is not being honest. In the same way you don't blame Video Games because a mentally disturbed person went on a violent shooting spree, you don't blame law abiding citizens who own firearms. Can we do more to make sure firearms don't end up in the wrong hands? Sure we can, but lets have the discussion rather than make a blanket statement about the NRA and gun owners. Leave room for a discussion and possible solutions. My opinion on the problem? It starts in the home. Fact check me if you'd like, but 26 of the 27 deadliest mass shootings in the US were done by someone who was fatherless. Why do we not talk about this? That number is staggering yet i really don't see any mention of it as it doesn't fit into the narrative that the NRA and guns are to blame. There will never be a solution if we can't discuss and come to a solution, rather than blame everyone but the shooter.
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Re: Talking Point: With Prices Rising, Are Your Gaming Habits Changing?
I've owned every system on launch day since the N64. This includes the Dreamcast, GameCube, Wii, Wii U, Switch, all PlayStation systems, as well as Xbox systems. I sold off most of my retro collection as a way to keep funding my hobby, but recently, with the announcement of the Switch 2, I am just not excited any more. I did pre order out of FOMO, but if I'm being honest, I really have no desire to buy it day one. The loss of physical really bums me out, I get it, but it still bums me out. I have recently gotten back to retro collecting for the pure joy I get from it, but also the price of current games/systems. I think I will stick to retro games, Switch games, and start tackling my backlog. I did just beat Luigi's Mansion 3 last week, which is a start. It was just OK by the way.
Re: White House Meeting With Industry Execs Focuses On Violence In Video Games
I think the issues is a combination of a lot of whats already being said here. Video Game violence can, in my opinion, cause someone who already has mental issues, to act out and possible mimic what they have played. Do we remove, cut down on, all the violent video games and movies? No. However, to come at this with a 100% angle that video games does not cause violence is not being honest. In the same way you don't blame Video Games because a mentally disturbed person went on a violent shooting spree, you don't blame law abiding citizens who own firearms. Can we do more to make sure firearms don't end up in the wrong hands? Sure we can, but lets have the discussion rather than make a blanket statement about the NRA and gun owners. Leave room for a discussion and possible solutions. My opinion on the problem? It starts in the home. Fact check me if you'd like, but 26 of the 27 deadliest mass shootings in the US were done by someone who was fatherless. Why do we not talk about this? That number is staggering yet i really don't see any mention of it as it doesn't fit into the narrative that the NRA and guns are to blame. There will never be a solution if we can't discuss and come to a solution, rather than blame everyone but the shooter.