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1. I had a NES and a Sega as a kid. I didn't play as much as I wanted to because my parents put on pretty heavy restrictions. Only with 13-14 when I got to use a PC I started to game frequently.
2. GTA, Hitman and Mass Effect series, Planescape Torment, Shadow of the Colossus, Ico, Gitaroo Man, TF2
3. RPG, third-person-combo-fighting (a la DMC, Prototype or Bayonetta)
4. PC, PS2. I play both.
5. Ehm, it works? Not sure what there's to say.
6. I don't care. I'm not interested in either of these games, I've got my TF2 and I'm happy with it.
2. GTA, Hitman and Mass Effect series, Planescape Torment, Shadow of the Colossus, Ico, Gitaroo Man, TF2
3. RPG, third-person-combo-fighting (a la DMC, Prototype or Bayonetta)
4. PC, PS2. I play both.
5. Ehm, it works? Not sure what there's to say.
6. I don't care. I'm not interested in either of these games, I've got my TF2 and I'm happy with it.
1. In terms of your first consoles and games, how and when did you first get into gaming as a hobby?
My first console was a Sega Master System, I must have been about two years old, and my mother would stop me halfway through Sonic and steal the controller because the rest of the game was "too hard". Then when I was in middle school I conciously decided I was a gamer, simply for the fact that it was what me and my small group of friends did!
2. Would you say you had any favourite games, or series?
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is my favourite video game.
3. Any genres you tend to prefer playing?
RPGs and platformers tend to hit my soft spot.
4. Regarding platforms, which do you own? Of those, what do you play most and why?
Currently my XBox 360 is my most played console, though I own everything from the Master System through to Dreamcast for Sega, an N64, Wii and DS for Nintendo, and a PlayStation 2 and PSP for Sony.
5. What do you think of the PC as a gaming machine?
I don't use my PC for gaming, a controller just feels right, keyboard and mouse turn me off.
6. Finally, with the imminent release of Battlefield 3 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, there's a lot of debate amongst the online FPS crowd as to which is better. Where do you stand on this?
I think both games are getting far too much attention when we have more worthy games such as Batman Arkham City and Elder Scrolls Skyrim coming out.
My first console was a Sega Master System, I must have been about two years old, and my mother would stop me halfway through Sonic and steal the controller because the rest of the game was "too hard". Then when I was in middle school I conciously decided I was a gamer, simply for the fact that it was what me and my small group of friends did!
2. Would you say you had any favourite games, or series?
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is my favourite video game.
3. Any genres you tend to prefer playing?
RPGs and platformers tend to hit my soft spot.
4. Regarding platforms, which do you own? Of those, what do you play most and why?
Currently my XBox 360 is my most played console, though I own everything from the Master System through to Dreamcast for Sega, an N64, Wii and DS for Nintendo, and a PlayStation 2 and PSP for Sony.
5. What do you think of the PC as a gaming machine?
I don't use my PC for gaming, a controller just feels right, keyboard and mouse turn me off.
6. Finally, with the imminent release of Battlefield 3 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, there's a lot of debate amongst the online FPS crowd as to which is better. Where do you stand on this?
I think both games are getting far too much attention when we have more worthy games such as Batman Arkham City and Elder Scrolls Skyrim coming out.
1. In terms of your first consoles and games, how and when did you first get into gaming as a hobby?
Answer: It was when I was a kid, I had heard about sega genesis and sonic the hedgehog so I was interested in it. I never had any systems when i was a kid but still found a way to get into gaming. I got that sega smash pack CD which came with some awesome genesis games and i absolutely loved it. And i got sonic 3 and knuckles on CD also, which I also loved. I'm pretty sure it was these 2 CD roms that started me off as a gamer. I still have them in a CD case.
2. Would you say you had any favorite games, or series?
Answer: I like Assassin's creed, uncharted, Bioshock, inFamous, Arkham asylum, God of war, and anything action mostly
3. Any genres you tend to prefer playing?
Answer: Action/Adventure, RPG, and platforming
4. Regarding platforms, which do you own? Of those, what do you play most and why?
Answer: PS3, I love games like inFamous, uncharted, God of war, Arkahm asylum, and Assassin's creed. Because action games are much more fun than stuff like call of duty and most first person shooters. I prefer 3rd person action games, preferably with brawling and sword fighting but guns are good to as long as the gameplay is good.
5. What do you think of the PC as a gaming machine?
Answer: it's great if you have the money to afford everything needed to make it into one. Many things computer related seem to go out of date quickly which means your once brand new graphics card will quickly become an antique.
6. Finally, with the imminent release of Battlefield 3 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, there's a lot of debate amongst the online FPS crowd as to which is better. Where do you stand on this?
Answer: Neither is better, because i don't like either of them. But just like my opinion of thinking they both suck, anybody elses opinion of which is better is exactly that; an opinion. I don't see why people have to get so worked up about which game is better, it's pointless. I don't like realistic military shooters, so I dislike both of them.
Answer: It was when I was a kid, I had heard about sega genesis and sonic the hedgehog so I was interested in it. I never had any systems when i was a kid but still found a way to get into gaming. I got that sega smash pack CD which came with some awesome genesis games and i absolutely loved it. And i got sonic 3 and knuckles on CD also, which I also loved. I'm pretty sure it was these 2 CD roms that started me off as a gamer. I still have them in a CD case.
2. Would you say you had any favorite games, or series?
Answer: I like Assassin's creed, uncharted, Bioshock, inFamous, Arkham asylum, God of war, and anything action mostly
3. Any genres you tend to prefer playing?
Answer: Action/Adventure, RPG, and platforming
4. Regarding platforms, which do you own? Of those, what do you play most and why?
Answer: PS3, I love games like inFamous, uncharted, God of war, Arkahm asylum, and Assassin's creed. Because action games are much more fun than stuff like call of duty and most first person shooters. I prefer 3rd person action games, preferably with brawling and sword fighting but guns are good to as long as the gameplay is good.
5. What do you think of the PC as a gaming machine?
Answer: it's great if you have the money to afford everything needed to make it into one. Many things computer related seem to go out of date quickly which means your once brand new graphics card will quickly become an antique.
6. Finally, with the imminent release of Battlefield 3 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, there's a lot of debate amongst the online FPS crowd as to which is better. Where do you stand on this?
Answer: Neither is better, because i don't like either of them. But just like my opinion of thinking they both suck, anybody elses opinion of which is better is exactly that; an opinion. I don't see why people have to get so worked up about which game is better, it's pointless. I don't like realistic military shooters, so I dislike both of them.
1. In terms of your first consoles and games, how and when did you first get into gaming as a hobby?
My first console was a Wii I got for Christmas in 2008. However, that's not when I started gaming. My first game was Pokemon Red on the original Gameboy color (in about 2001) and for most of my gaming career up until I got a Wii, my games were relegated to either handhelds (I graduated through each Gameboy as they came out) or my friends' houses. They were the ones with consoles, and I started with the N64 (Ah Goldeneye, so many good memories) and went to the Gamecube and Xbox during their console cycle.
2. Would you say you had any favourite games, or series?
Probably in terms of a series, the Mass Effect games are some of my favorites. However, my favorite game of all is probably Fallout 3.
3. Any genres you tend to prefer playing?
I'm pretty much open to anything besides music games and fighting games. I like them, but only when I have friends over. Online multiplayer with those games just isn't the same to me unless it's with friends IRL.
4. Regarding platforms, which do you own? Of those, what do you play most and why?
I own an Xbox 360, Wii, and a Gameboy SP. Those are listed from greatest to least in terms of play time. I play the Xbox most because that's what my friends play, and because it has a better selection of titles than the Wii. I still enjoy playing Super Mario Galaxy or Twilight Princess from time to time, but it doesn't get anywhere near as much use as my Xbox.
5. What do you think of the PC as a gaming machine?
I think the PC is a viable platform, definitely. PCs, like all platforms, have their advantages/disadvantages: better graphics, sharper controls, and a great modding community are a few benefits. Piracy and DRM are a few downsides. Personally, I don't game on the PC (owning a Mac) so I can't exactly talk on this topic with authority.
6. Finally, with the imminent release of Battlefield 3 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, there's a lot of debate amongst the online FPS crowd as to which is better. Where do you stand on this?
I think they both will be great games. The production values on the COD games have gone up and up and up through the years. The Battlefield series has gone from a PC only franchise to a multiplatform one. To compare the games, I usually pick this: COD will have the better campaign (in terms of fun and action), but Battlefield will have the better multiplayer. For the single player point, based on previous games, the Battlefield series hasn't been much of a campaign monster, while COD delivers fast paced action and tons of WOW moments. For the multiplayer point, the Battlefield games take the cake. They are team focused, more balanced, and much more fair. Two shots and you're dead in COD may be realistic, but it's certainly not fair. Plus, I like the slower pace of BF multiplayer games.
Age: Late teens
Gender: Male
Alias: Atlas
My first console was a Wii I got for Christmas in 2008. However, that's not when I started gaming. My first game was Pokemon Red on the original Gameboy color (in about 2001) and for most of my gaming career up until I got a Wii, my games were relegated to either handhelds (I graduated through each Gameboy as they came out) or my friends' houses. They were the ones with consoles, and I started with the N64 (Ah Goldeneye, so many good memories) and went to the Gamecube and Xbox during their console cycle.
2. Would you say you had any favourite games, or series?
Probably in terms of a series, the Mass Effect games are some of my favorites. However, my favorite game of all is probably Fallout 3.
3. Any genres you tend to prefer playing?
I'm pretty much open to anything besides music games and fighting games. I like them, but only when I have friends over. Online multiplayer with those games just isn't the same to me unless it's with friends IRL.
4. Regarding platforms, which do you own? Of those, what do you play most and why?
I own an Xbox 360, Wii, and a Gameboy SP. Those are listed from greatest to least in terms of play time. I play the Xbox most because that's what my friends play, and because it has a better selection of titles than the Wii. I still enjoy playing Super Mario Galaxy or Twilight Princess from time to time, but it doesn't get anywhere near as much use as my Xbox.
5. What do you think of the PC as a gaming machine?
I think the PC is a viable platform, definitely. PCs, like all platforms, have their advantages/disadvantages: better graphics, sharper controls, and a great modding community are a few benefits. Piracy and DRM are a few downsides. Personally, I don't game on the PC (owning a Mac) so I can't exactly talk on this topic with authority.
6. Finally, with the imminent release of Battlefield 3 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, there's a lot of debate amongst the online FPS crowd as to which is better. Where do you stand on this?
I think they both will be great games. The production values on the COD games have gone up and up and up through the years. The Battlefield series has gone from a PC only franchise to a multiplatform one. To compare the games, I usually pick this: COD will have the better campaign (in terms of fun and action), but Battlefield will have the better multiplayer. For the single player point, based on previous games, the Battlefield series hasn't been much of a campaign monster, while COD delivers fast paced action and tons of WOW moments. For the multiplayer point, the Battlefield games take the cake. They are team focused, more balanced, and much more fair. Two shots and you're dead in COD may be realistic, but it's certainly not fair. Plus, I like the slower pace of BF multiplayer games.
Age: Late teens
Gender: Male
Alias: Atlas
1. In terms of your first consoles and games, how and when did you first get into gaming as a hobby?My first console was the N64 and I was about 7 years old when I first really started.
2. Would you say you had any favourite games, or series? I'd have to say the very first game I played that I enjoyed was 007: Goldeneye. My favorite game series at the moment are Call of Duty and Gears of War
3. Any genres you tend to prefer playing? The FPS is my go to genre but I do play a few Third person shooters like Gears of War and racing games; but racing games have to get everything just right for me to enjoy them on a similar level as FPSs
4. Regarding platforms, which do you own? Of those, what do you play most and why?Right now I only have the XBOX 360. I would get a PS3 because there are a few games on that system I would love to play like Uncharted and Killzone but I don't have the money to do it right now.
5. What do you think of the PC as a gaming machine? I personally don't veiw it as a real gaming machine. With PC games, you have to make sure you computer can handle graphics quality and other things and/or you buy a computer game that your system can run. With console games, you don't have to worry about your graphics card or the RAM of your PC, the console will run the game.
6. Finally, with the imminent release of Battlefield 3 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, there's a lot of debate amongst the online FPS crowd as to which is better. Where do you stand on this? I've played both Call of Duty and Battlefield games and they are both the best at what they do. Call of Duty is an arcade style shooter; you and 11 other players run around small maps, compared to Battlefield maps, with very little in terms of strategy since it is faced paced shooting eachother in the face for XP and to aquire killstreaks to kill eachother in more fantastic ways. Battlefield is more of a realistic shooter; the maps are huge expansive areas where coming up with strategies is the best way to win the current round and you have the edition of vehicles that you can control directly at any time which Call of Duty usually leaves out of it's games. Also, explosives blow away cover in Battlefield thus forcing you to change your tactics whereas in Call of Duty you can fire grenades and rockets at the same wall all day but it won't crumble.
My name is...actually I don't want to say that online, I'm a 21 year old male and my online name is Manic Laughter.
2. Would you say you had any favourite games, or series? I'd have to say the very first game I played that I enjoyed was 007: Goldeneye. My favorite game series at the moment are Call of Duty and Gears of War
3. Any genres you tend to prefer playing? The FPS is my go to genre but I do play a few Third person shooters like Gears of War and racing games; but racing games have to get everything just right for me to enjoy them on a similar level as FPSs
4. Regarding platforms, which do you own? Of those, what do you play most and why?Right now I only have the XBOX 360. I would get a PS3 because there are a few games on that system I would love to play like Uncharted and Killzone but I don't have the money to do it right now.
5. What do you think of the PC as a gaming machine? I personally don't veiw it as a real gaming machine. With PC games, you have to make sure you computer can handle graphics quality and other things and/or you buy a computer game that your system can run. With console games, you don't have to worry about your graphics card or the RAM of your PC, the console will run the game.
6. Finally, with the imminent release of Battlefield 3 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, there's a lot of debate amongst the online FPS crowd as to which is better. Where do you stand on this? I've played both Call of Duty and Battlefield games and they are both the best at what they do. Call of Duty is an arcade style shooter; you and 11 other players run around small maps, compared to Battlefield maps, with very little in terms of strategy since it is faced paced shooting eachother in the face for XP and to aquire killstreaks to kill eachother in more fantastic ways. Battlefield is more of a realistic shooter; the maps are huge expansive areas where coming up with strategies is the best way to win the current round and you have the edition of vehicles that you can control directly at any time which Call of Duty usually leaves out of it's games. Also, explosives blow away cover in Battlefield thus forcing you to change your tactics whereas in Call of Duty you can fire grenades and rockets at the same wall all day but it won't crumble.
My name is...actually I don't want to say that online, I'm a 21 year old male and my online name is Manic Laughter.
1. Sega genesis and all the games my uncle already had for it(like 40ish), and it was 10-12 years ago, my uncle got me into it.Cheesus333 said:
2. Final Fantasy for a while, not so much anymore. Now i just play any genre/series that i will find fun.
3. Rpgs mainly, yet i play all to an extent.
4. Ps3, Xbox360, and PC for this gen. I think all of last gens consoles but xbox. I play them all pretty much even.
5. I love my PC
. Yet i prefer controllers for some reason.6. I don't really have a stand because neither are out. Yet i've played all CoD games and no Battlefield. So this time i'm getting BF3 because I'm sick of CoD.
Name: Anthony Sargent
Age: 19
Alias: SergeantAnt
1.) I first got into gaming by playing the original Zelda on my uncle's NES. Admittedly, it wasn't a huge interest to me at the time (though these days I love the game). When I was in junior high I played games like Doom and Wolfenstein 3D on the PC with some of my friends. I had one friend, Kyle, who I played a lot of console games with. I had a SNES and he had a Sega Genesis, so every other day we'd play a different system. We played so many games that I can barely remember them all, I just remember our favorites at the time being Gunstar Heroes, Double Dragon/Battletoads, andDonkey Kong Country. Eventually we both upgraded to the N64, where once again, we played too many games to remember them all. We played a lot of 007: Goldeneye and Perfect Dark 64 though.Cheesus333 said:
I got a copy of Command & Conquer 64 for my birthday one year and I loved it so much that I went out and bought all of the Command & Conquer games and expansion packs available at the time on PC. Though I still played console games, I mostly moved on to PC gaming at that point. While I bought the X-Box and X-Box 360 to play the Halo series with my friends, my heart stayed with PC gaming. I generally only buy console games these days if they're console exclusive.
So to be a bit more consise... I guess I got into gaming first with consoles because it was something fun to do with my friends and family. It was a social thing. These days I primarily play a lot of single-player games for the stories and experiences, but the social aspect is still there, as I still chat about these games with all my friends whenever I can. So yeah... despite the cliches about gamers, gaming is usually about the social aspect for me.
2.) Absolutely I've had favorite games and series. In no particular order, I'm a huge fan of Deus Ex (the original), System Shock 2, the Fallout series, the Command & Conquer series, StarCraft, the Resident Evil series, Jagged Alliance 2, Perfect Dark 64, the Donkey Kong Country series, Earthbound, U.N. Squadron, and probably a whole bunch more games that I'm forgetting.
Really, it'd be an easier question to answer if you were asking what games I've hated. The list would be much, much shorter.
3.) I prefer role-playing games, first and third-person shooters, and real-time or turn-based strategy games. I also generally like hybrids of the genres (like Deus Ex and System Shock 2 being FPS/RPG hybrids or Jagged Alliance 2 being a turn-based strategy/RPG hybrid).
That said, if a game is fun to me, genre doesn't matter a whole lot. The only games that I pretty much universally have zero fun with are sports and racing games.
4.) I own... Atari 2600, Apple IIE, NES, SNES, N64, GameCube, GameBoy, GameBoy Pocket, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Advance, Genesis, Game Gear, X-Box, X-Box 360, and a custom-built gaming PC.
I almost exclusively play games on my PC these days. The last console-exclusive game I played was Valkyria Chronicles on my college roommate's Playstation 3. Though I really like the feel of the X-Box 360 controller, I still prefer keyboard and mouse for their precision. Playing on the PC also makes it much easier to communicate with people who don't have/use mics, and I can use services like Skype or Ventrilo for better-quality voice chat. PC games also have fan community mods which can add a huge amount of replayability to easily-modded games like Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, or the downright awesome fan-made 1.13 patch for Jagged Alliance 2. There's also the quick fixes to bugs and errors in games that are provided by the fan community often faster than developer patches, assuming the developer patches the problem at all.
5.) See my last response. In short, I think the PC is the definitive gaming machine. While consoles have come a long way, and I harbor no ill-will toward them or their diehard fans, I just feel that PCs are capable of bringing the gaming experience to a level that consoles can't right now. That said, I think it's entirely possible that consoles could close the gap relatively soon.
6.) I'll probably buy Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. To me it's a more proven series, as I've played and very much enjoyed the other two Modern Warfares. I've had very little experience with the Battlefield series. I played Battlefield 1942 a little bit, but never got particularly into it (honestly, I liked the Desert Combat mod better than the actual game). I didn't particularly care for Battlefield: Vietnam, and I thought Battlefield 2: Modern Combat was awful. So it's probably a safer bet to get my mindless shooter fix from Modern Warfare than Battlefield given the prices of new games.
As for which one will be better... /shrug. Time will tell. Saying which one's "best" at this point in time when the vast majority of us haven't played either one, much less for any significant amount of time, is just silly.
Additionally, I'm not very thrilled that Battlefield 3 will require EA's Origin service. Frankly, I hate it when games require something like Origin or Steam to play (what happens when the day comes that these services no longer exist? Do I lose the ability to play my games?)... but I particularly dislike Origin and would prefer to just avoid it.
7.) Information about me...
Name: N/A
Age: 23
Sex: M
Alias: N/A
Photo: N/A
1. In terms of your first consoles and games, how and when did you first get into gaming as a hobby?
The first game I remember playing was The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on my cousin's N64. That was a game I wasn't particularly into (I was 5) but I liked the Mario Party games we played later. But what really got me into gaming was the first Test Drive 6 and Need for Speed III (both on PC). Those games I played to death (especially Need for Speed, where you could be a cop), although I never beat them until I came back to them years later.
2. Would you say you had any favourite games, or series?
My favourite games include Team Fortress 2, Bayonetta, Left 4 Dead 2, GRID, Shift 2, Trackmania United Bad Company 2, CoD4 and MW2. My favourite series are Call of Duty, Battlefield and Trackmania.
3. Any genres you tend to prefer playing?
Racing and shooter. I've also taken an interest in building games like Sim City and Rollercoaster Tycoon.
4. Regarding platforms, which do you own? Of those, what do you play most and why?
I have both and Xbox 360 and PC. I've been on the PC since the start but I've also been playing a lot of Xbox in the 2 years since I've got it. I like both but I prefer my Xbox more because I like the accessibility. I play most of my shooters on the Xbox, and most of my racing games on the PC with a steering wheel.
5. What do you think of the PC as a gaming machine?
I think the PC is quite capable of having the best games available (as DICE is aiming to prove with Battlefield 3). But consoles are much more popular than PCs so we're usually stuck with bad console ports because the developers made the game on the console. But you can't blame them, they're going where the money is. Also, we don't need top of the line products to run games. I can run games today just fine on a PC that hasn't been upgraded since 2007, aside from an extra gig of RAM and Windows 7.
6. Finally, with the imminent release of Battlefield 3 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, there's a lot of debate amongst the online FPS crowd as to which is better. Where do you stand on this?
I preordered Battlefield 3, and while Modern Warfare 3 looks awesome, I'm not getting it because Call of Duty hasn't gone anywhere different in the past few years. I do love Call of Duty, but I'm not getting another game until they can do something different. I find Battlefield more fun, because of the different roles I can play in combat, and I can be a team player.
Edit: Oh yeah, personal information (weren't we supposed to not post this on the Internet?): My name is Michael Brown, age 16, and I use the alias LITE992 the most.
The first game I remember playing was The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on my cousin's N64. That was a game I wasn't particularly into (I was 5) but I liked the Mario Party games we played later. But what really got me into gaming was the first Test Drive 6 and Need for Speed III (both on PC). Those games I played to death (especially Need for Speed, where you could be a cop), although I never beat them until I came back to them years later.
2. Would you say you had any favourite games, or series?
My favourite games include Team Fortress 2, Bayonetta, Left 4 Dead 2, GRID, Shift 2, Trackmania United Bad Company 2, CoD4 and MW2. My favourite series are Call of Duty, Battlefield and Trackmania.
3. Any genres you tend to prefer playing?
Racing and shooter. I've also taken an interest in building games like Sim City and Rollercoaster Tycoon.
4. Regarding platforms, which do you own? Of those, what do you play most and why?
I have both and Xbox 360 and PC. I've been on the PC since the start but I've also been playing a lot of Xbox in the 2 years since I've got it. I like both but I prefer my Xbox more because I like the accessibility. I play most of my shooters on the Xbox, and most of my racing games on the PC with a steering wheel.
5. What do you think of the PC as a gaming machine?
I think the PC is quite capable of having the best games available (as DICE is aiming to prove with Battlefield 3). But consoles are much more popular than PCs so we're usually stuck with bad console ports because the developers made the game on the console. But you can't blame them, they're going where the money is. Also, we don't need top of the line products to run games. I can run games today just fine on a PC that hasn't been upgraded since 2007, aside from an extra gig of RAM and Windows 7.
6. Finally, with the imminent release of Battlefield 3 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, there's a lot of debate amongst the online FPS crowd as to which is better. Where do you stand on this?
I preordered Battlefield 3, and while Modern Warfare 3 looks awesome, I'm not getting it because Call of Duty hasn't gone anywhere different in the past few years. I do love Call of Duty, but I'm not getting another game until they can do something different. I find Battlefield more fun, because of the different roles I can play in combat, and I can be a team player.
Edit: Oh yeah, personal information (weren't we supposed to not post this on the Internet?): My name is Michael Brown, age 16, and I use the alias LITE992 the most.
Dave, 23, male. I usually go by Zorak or Grimlock
Me;
1. In terms of your first consoles and games, how and when did you first get into gaming as a hobby?
I played my first video game after kindergarten one day at a friends house, it was Pitfall and we played it on her mom's old Commodore 64. After that I was hooked. Shortly after I received a Gameboy. I also had access to my Uncle's PS1 at an early age.
2. Would you say you had any favorite games, or series?
Yes, TIE Fighter is probably my number one game, however I love Thief, STALKER, AC, Morrowind and many more.
3. Any genres you tend to prefer playing?
Anything with a decent story and fun game play. Mostly FPS games, WRPG's, sci-Fi flight sims, and occasionally a driving game or RTS.
4. Regarding platforms, which do you own? Of those, what do you play most and why?
I currently have a PC, PS3, and my original Gameboy.
5. What do you think of the PC as a gaming machine?
It's fine.
6. Finally, with the imminent release of Battlefield 3 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, there's a lot of debate amongst the online FPS crowd as to which is better. Where do you stand on this? Hmm, I've got to got with Battlefield 3, I loved BF2.
Me;
1. In terms of your first consoles and games, how and when did you first get into gaming as a hobby?
I played my first video game after kindergarten one day at a friends house, it was Pitfall and we played it on her mom's old Commodore 64. After that I was hooked. Shortly after I received a Gameboy. I also had access to my Uncle's PS1 at an early age.
2. Would you say you had any favorite games, or series?
Yes, TIE Fighter is probably my number one game, however I love Thief, STALKER, AC, Morrowind and many more.
3. Any genres you tend to prefer playing?
Anything with a decent story and fun game play. Mostly FPS games, WRPG's, sci-Fi flight sims, and occasionally a driving game or RTS.
4. Regarding platforms, which do you own? Of those, what do you play most and why?
I currently have a PC, PS3, and my original Gameboy.
5. What do you think of the PC as a gaming machine?
It's fine.
6. Finally, with the imminent release of Battlefield 3 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, there's a lot of debate amongst the online FPS crowd as to which is better. Where do you stand on this? Hmm, I've got to got with Battlefield 3, I loved BF2.
1. In terms of your first consoles and games, how and when did you first get into gaming as a hobby?
The PC is where I originally got into gaming. I couldn't comment on the very first game I played; however, I recall Age of Empire's playing a large role in my life--I would have been about 5 years old when I started playing that. I recall playing it from the moment I got home from school, to basically the time I went to bed. EVERYDAY. Excluding dinner and all that other yucky stuff. The average match would last ~10-30+ hours, literally. I could spend hours upon hours just collecting resources and defending my base. I found it extremely enjoyable, and it's played a huge role in my current love for gaming. Other games also pop into mind, Doom is one, arcade games, something along the lines of 501 games in 1, etc. I remember playing 'Risk' a hell of a lot at one stage.
A few years later I really got into Diablo 1, and eventually Diablo 2. Me and my brother would take 4 hour turns playing Diablo 2. I reckon I played ~6 hours a day for several years. Diablo 2 is the biggest reason I love fantasy RPG type games. I also owned a ps1 at some stage. Things are blurry, but I recall playing Crash Bandicoot, Abes Oddessy, Jurasic Park, some underwater exploration game, Tomb Raider, lots and lots of demos... Many more games, but as I said, things are blurry. I also owned an old Gameboy which I played Pokemon a lot.
2. Would you say you had any favourite games, or series?
Off the top of my head: Final Fantasy (X, X-2, XIII), Kingdom Hearts 1, Age of Empire's series, Call of Duty series, Diablo series, Halo series, TES: Oblivion, Pokemon. There's more, but I can't think of them right now. I couldn't play half of my favorite games today, as most have aged poorly and my standards have increased. Plus I've played all my favorite games to death to the point of boredom.
3. Any genres you tend to prefer playing?
I love: RPG, RTS, and FPS the most.
4. Regarding platforms, which do you own? Of those, what do you play most and why?
Currently; Xbox 360, Laptop, 3DS. My laptop can't handle most games, my Xbox 360 has been sitting on my floor for about 6 months. So currently I'm playing the 3DS a lot. But I've play with the Xbox 360 and Laptop a lot too, I'm just currently out of good games to play. I'll be getting MW3, Skyrim and possibly Battlefield 3 for Xbox 360, and Mario Kart 3DS, Kid Icarus, and several others... I'll play them all to death.
5. What do you think of the PC as a gaming machine?
It's good. I can't currently play many games, but if I had a better machine I would. Some recent games I've really enjoy include Minecraft, Terraria, Cave Story, and Company of Heroes (although CoH overheats my lappy).
6. Finally, with the imminent release of Battlefield 3 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, there's a lot of debate amongst the online FPS crowd as to which is better. Where do you stand on this?
I've been a long time fan of Call of Duty. I've played them all since Call of Duty 4 and loved them all. Getting around 15-25 days up on each title. I haven't played Battlefield all that much. What I have played, I haven't enjoyed. But I haven't played online, so I don't want to comment. I think I'll get Battlefield 3, as I'm sure it'll be a good game. The two titles have different agenda's, so it's somewhat ignorant to compare them.
My name is Cameron, I'm 20/M. I don't have a specific online alias, but I use F4LL3N a lot.
The PC is where I originally got into gaming. I couldn't comment on the very first game I played; however, I recall Age of Empire's playing a large role in my life--I would have been about 5 years old when I started playing that. I recall playing it from the moment I got home from school, to basically the time I went to bed. EVERYDAY. Excluding dinner and all that other yucky stuff. The average match would last ~10-30+ hours, literally. I could spend hours upon hours just collecting resources and defending my base. I found it extremely enjoyable, and it's played a huge role in my current love for gaming. Other games also pop into mind, Doom is one, arcade games, something along the lines of 501 games in 1, etc. I remember playing 'Risk' a hell of a lot at one stage.
A few years later I really got into Diablo 1, and eventually Diablo 2. Me and my brother would take 4 hour turns playing Diablo 2. I reckon I played ~6 hours a day for several years. Diablo 2 is the biggest reason I love fantasy RPG type games. I also owned a ps1 at some stage. Things are blurry, but I recall playing Crash Bandicoot, Abes Oddessy, Jurasic Park, some underwater exploration game, Tomb Raider, lots and lots of demos... Many more games, but as I said, things are blurry. I also owned an old Gameboy which I played Pokemon a lot.
2. Would you say you had any favourite games, or series?
Off the top of my head: Final Fantasy (X, X-2, XIII), Kingdom Hearts 1, Age of Empire's series, Call of Duty series, Diablo series, Halo series, TES: Oblivion, Pokemon. There's more, but I can't think of them right now. I couldn't play half of my favorite games today, as most have aged poorly and my standards have increased. Plus I've played all my favorite games to death to the point of boredom.
3. Any genres you tend to prefer playing?
I love: RPG, RTS, and FPS the most.
4. Regarding platforms, which do you own? Of those, what do you play most and why?
Currently; Xbox 360, Laptop, 3DS. My laptop can't handle most games, my Xbox 360 has been sitting on my floor for about 6 months. So currently I'm playing the 3DS a lot. But I've play with the Xbox 360 and Laptop a lot too, I'm just currently out of good games to play. I'll be getting MW3, Skyrim and possibly Battlefield 3 for Xbox 360, and Mario Kart 3DS, Kid Icarus, and several others... I'll play them all to death.
5. What do you think of the PC as a gaming machine?
It's good. I can't currently play many games, but if I had a better machine I would. Some recent games I've really enjoy include Minecraft, Terraria, Cave Story, and Company of Heroes (although CoH overheats my lappy).
6. Finally, with the imminent release of Battlefield 3 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, there's a lot of debate amongst the online FPS crowd as to which is better. Where do you stand on this?
I've been a long time fan of Call of Duty. I've played them all since Call of Duty 4 and loved them all. Getting around 15-25 days up on each title. I haven't played Battlefield all that much. What I have played, I haven't enjoyed. But I haven't played online, so I don't want to comment. I think I'll get Battlefield 3, as I'm sure it'll be a good game. The two titles have different agenda's, so it's somewhat ignorant to compare them.
My name is Cameron, I'm 20/M. I don't have a specific online alias, but I use F4LL3N a lot.
Dustin, 24, DustyDrB
1. In terms of your first consoles and games, how and when did you first get into gaming as a hobby?
Well I started gaming in the early 90's, when I was four or fives years old. I only had an NES and N64 growing up, and only had a very few games for each. But I played the hell out of those games. To be fair, I'd say I started gaming as a hobby at around 11 years old on the N64.
2. Would you say you had any favourite games, or series?
For series, it's between The Legend of Zelda and Mass Effect. I can't choose. Mass Effect 2 is my favorite game.
3. Any genres you tend to prefer playing?
RPGs, 3D platformers, and action-adventure games.
4. Regarding platforms, which do you own? Of those, what do you play most and why?
I currently own a Wii, Xbox 360, PS3, and a DS Lite. My computer is a Macbook Pro, so I can only play a few games on it (Team Fortress 2, Portal and Portal 2, Knights of the Old Republic).
5. What do you think of the PC as a gaming machine?
It seems like the best way to go, honestly (unless you like Japanese games. Then it's probably the worst option). It's poorly advertised, though. I didn't know PC gaming was a viable option until just a couple years ago. Unless you're part of a vibrant gaming community or have friends who are PC gamers, you'll likely never hear much about PC gaming outside Facebook games.
6. Finally, with the imminent release of Battlefield 3 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, there's a lot of debate amongst the online FPS crowd as to which is better. Where do you stand on this?
No opinion, as I've never played a game in either series and the genre doesn't appeal to me (with very rare exceptions).
1. In terms of your first consoles and games, how and when did you first get into gaming as a hobby?
Well I started gaming in the early 90's, when I was four or fives years old. I only had an NES and N64 growing up, and only had a very few games for each. But I played the hell out of those games. To be fair, I'd say I started gaming as a hobby at around 11 years old on the N64.
2. Would you say you had any favourite games, or series?
For series, it's between The Legend of Zelda and Mass Effect. I can't choose. Mass Effect 2 is my favorite game.
3. Any genres you tend to prefer playing?
RPGs, 3D platformers, and action-adventure games.
4. Regarding platforms, which do you own? Of those, what do you play most and why?
I currently own a Wii, Xbox 360, PS3, and a DS Lite. My computer is a Macbook Pro, so I can only play a few games on it (Team Fortress 2, Portal and Portal 2, Knights of the Old Republic).
5. What do you think of the PC as a gaming machine?
It seems like the best way to go, honestly (unless you like Japanese games. Then it's probably the worst option). It's poorly advertised, though. I didn't know PC gaming was a viable option until just a couple years ago. Unless you're part of a vibrant gaming community or have friends who are PC gamers, you'll likely never hear much about PC gaming outside Facebook games.
6. Finally, with the imminent release of Battlefield 3 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, there's a lot of debate amongst the online FPS crowd as to which is better. Where do you stand on this?
No opinion, as I've never played a game in either series and the genre doesn't appeal to me (with very rare exceptions).
1. In terms of your first consoles and games, how and when did you first get into gaming as a hobby?
My first console per say was an old gameboy pocket. I got it when I was in kindergarden. I honestly didn't really play much until the next christmas when I got a N64 and Mario.
2. Would you say you had any favourite games, or series?
I honestly don't. If you go by hours played, then it would have to be Pokemon followed by Oblivion. But really, I don't really have a favorite
3. Any genres you tend to prefer playing?
I don't have a prefered genre. But I really only play games that have 1 of 2 things. A good engaging story, or multiplayer so I can play with friends.
4. Regarding platforms, which do you own? Of those, what do you play most and why?
Genesis, N64, PS2, Xbox, Xbox360, Gamecube, Wii, Gameboy, Gameboy Pocket, Gameboy Color, Gameboy Advance, DS, PSP, PC, PS1. I guess I would play the Xbox360 the most currently. But last gen it was the PS2. And before that it was the N64. Now I'm not including portables because I mostly play those when I'm traveling.
5. What do you think of the PC as a gaming machine?
PC is variable. Some PCs are great gaming machines and others are not. Its still a great medium to play on but the variable in hardware probably make it difficult to design for.
6. Finally, with the imminent release of Battlefield 3 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, there's a lot of debate amongst the online FPS crowd as to which is better. Where do you stand on this?
I don't really care. At all. They both will be good games. Which one I get will depend on which one my gf gets so I can play with her.
My first console per say was an old gameboy pocket. I got it when I was in kindergarden. I honestly didn't really play much until the next christmas when I got a N64 and Mario.
2. Would you say you had any favourite games, or series?
I honestly don't. If you go by hours played, then it would have to be Pokemon followed by Oblivion. But really, I don't really have a favorite
3. Any genres you tend to prefer playing?
I don't have a prefered genre. But I really only play games that have 1 of 2 things. A good engaging story, or multiplayer so I can play with friends.
4. Regarding platforms, which do you own? Of those, what do you play most and why?
Genesis, N64, PS2, Xbox, Xbox360, Gamecube, Wii, Gameboy, Gameboy Pocket, Gameboy Color, Gameboy Advance, DS, PSP, PC, PS1. I guess I would play the Xbox360 the most currently. But last gen it was the PS2. And before that it was the N64. Now I'm not including portables because I mostly play those when I'm traveling.
5. What do you think of the PC as a gaming machine?
PC is variable. Some PCs are great gaming machines and others are not. Its still a great medium to play on but the variable in hardware probably make it difficult to design for.
6. Finally, with the imminent release of Battlefield 3 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, there's a lot of debate amongst the online FPS crowd as to which is better. Where do you stand on this?
I don't really care. At all. They both will be good games. Which one I get will depend on which one my gf gets so I can play with her.
{1} I started on an Atari 2600 when I was a kid, because my brothers started playing and I was intrigued.
{2} It's a little hard, because I've played alot of good ones, but let's say Persona for the sake of argument.
{3} It's easier to ask me what I DON'T like.
{4} Currently? Playstations 1, 2, and 3. I also have working older equipment, including the Atari. Most-played will be along the Playstation line, varied on which one.
{5} I think it's on equal-opposite standing with consoles, mostly because all of the worthless arguments seem to flesh out the good and the bad on both sides and no side appears to be really superior at all. Really, the business speaks for itself and I don't believe consoles OR PCs will be wiped out in the gaming market any time soon.
{6} *Snerk* I'm not interested in either of those games. I'm alright with FPSs overall, but I was just never a fan of either series. Sorry if that doesn't help.
{2} It's a little hard, because I've played alot of good ones, but let's say Persona for the sake of argument.
{3} It's easier to ask me what I DON'T like.
{4} Currently? Playstations 1, 2, and 3. I also have working older equipment, including the Atari. Most-played will be along the Playstation line, varied on which one.
{5} I think it's on equal-opposite standing with consoles, mostly because all of the worthless arguments seem to flesh out the good and the bad on both sides and no side appears to be really superior at all. Really, the business speaks for itself and I don't believe consoles OR PCs will be wiped out in the gaming market any time soon.
{6} *Snerk* I'm not interested in either of those games. I'm alright with FPSs overall, but I was just never a fan of either series. Sorry if that doesn't help.
1. I really dont know how, but it got mr when i was around 4.
2. not really, I just shift interests quickly
3. not particularly.
4.I've got a 360 and a wii and of course a computer. I tend to do most on the 360 with the wii playing exclusives, though my pc is pretty much relegated to TF2.
5.It seems easier to develop for, as you can make a game in whatever programming language you want. but it also can be a home to a myriad of technical problems
6. Personally I don't give a damn.
anyway hope it helps
Oh yeah. 16 and male
And umm, I guess THIS is my most used alias.
2. not really, I just shift interests quickly
3. not particularly.
4.I've got a 360 and a wii and of course a computer. I tend to do most on the 360 with the wii playing exclusives, though my pc is pretty much relegated to TF2.
5.It seems easier to develop for, as you can make a game in whatever programming language you want. but it also can be a home to a myriad of technical problems
6. Personally I don't give a damn.
anyway hope it helps
Oh yeah. 16 and male
And umm, I guess THIS is my most used alias.
Name: Sarah
Age: 16 female
Alias: Heartcafe
1. In terms of your first consoles and games, how and when did you first get into gaming as a hobby?
I actually started playing video games at a very young age. My older half-brother owned a PS and sometimes he would let me play games such as Spyro and Crash on it. It wasn't until I was 8 and in the hospital for appendicitis that my mother bought me a GBA along with the original Pokemon Silver to help keep me entertained. I immediately fell in love with it. After I left the hospital, my dad took me to a toy shop and I bought me a PS2 with two games, Barbie Horse Adventures and Kingdom Hearts. (You might guess which one I liked better ;p)
2. Would you say you had any favourite games, or series?
Kingdom Hearts for sure. It was the game that really got me. To some people, the game seems childish and immature, but as an 8 year old, it was rich utopia of gameplay and story. I think I learned more life lessons from Sora and his friends then I have from any Disney movie or kid's show XD It did make me want to be a good person and I'm grateful for that.
3. Any genres you tend to prefer playing?
Overall, I do prefer RPGs over shooters. It's not that I don't like guns, it's just that I can't shoot for my life on a console. Plus, story is a huge component for me. If a game doesn't have a good story, I just can't play it.
4. Regarding platforms, which do you own? Of those, what do you play most and why?
I own a lot. PS2, PS3, DS, 3DS, PSP, Xbox 360. I must say I use the PS3 the most (Not because of fanboying) because I grew up on the Playstation controller X3 I feel a closer connection with it over the 360. I only own about 5 games on Xbox which are all exclusives (Fables & Mass Effects)
5. What do you think of the PC as a gaming machine?
I think it's good console for the artistic side of gaming. I mean, there are plenty of indie games that I think are quite lovely on the PC (Amnesia, anyone?) without the need of fancy graphics. Good graphics don't make a good game.
6. Finally, with the imminent release of Battlefield 3 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, there's a lot of debate amongst the online FPS crowd as to which is better. Where do you stand on this?
I just watch several gameplay trailers on these two games and honestly, to a non-fps player such as I, they look the same to me. (I SAID IT. THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE. COME AT ME!)
Age: 16 female
Alias: Heartcafe
1. In terms of your first consoles and games, how and when did you first get into gaming as a hobby?
I actually started playing video games at a very young age. My older half-brother owned a PS and sometimes he would let me play games such as Spyro and Crash on it. It wasn't until I was 8 and in the hospital for appendicitis that my mother bought me a GBA along with the original Pokemon Silver to help keep me entertained. I immediately fell in love with it. After I left the hospital, my dad took me to a toy shop and I bought me a PS2 with two games, Barbie Horse Adventures and Kingdom Hearts. (You might guess which one I liked better ;p)
2. Would you say you had any favourite games, or series?
Kingdom Hearts for sure. It was the game that really got me. To some people, the game seems childish and immature, but as an 8 year old, it was rich utopia of gameplay and story. I think I learned more life lessons from Sora and his friends then I have from any Disney movie or kid's show XD It did make me want to be a good person and I'm grateful for that.
3. Any genres you tend to prefer playing?
Overall, I do prefer RPGs over shooters. It's not that I don't like guns, it's just that I can't shoot for my life on a console. Plus, story is a huge component for me. If a game doesn't have a good story, I just can't play it.
4. Regarding platforms, which do you own? Of those, what do you play most and why?
I own a lot. PS2, PS3, DS, 3DS, PSP, Xbox 360. I must say I use the PS3 the most (Not because of fanboying) because I grew up on the Playstation controller X3 I feel a closer connection with it over the 360. I only own about 5 games on Xbox which are all exclusives (Fables & Mass Effects)
5. What do you think of the PC as a gaming machine?
I think it's good console for the artistic side of gaming. I mean, there are plenty of indie games that I think are quite lovely on the PC (Amnesia, anyone?) without the need of fancy graphics. Good graphics don't make a good game.
6. Finally, with the imminent release of Battlefield 3 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, there's a lot of debate amongst the online FPS crowd as to which is better. Where do you stand on this?
I just watch several gameplay trailers on these two games and honestly, to a non-fps player such as I, they look the same to me. (I SAID IT. THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE. COME AT ME!)
1. In terms of your first consoles and games, how and when did you first get into gaming as a hobby?
Our parents purchased my twin sister and I an NES I think in 1987. We enjoyed going to the arcades a lot before then.
2. Would you say you had any favourite games, or series?
Secret of Mana for the SNES is one of my all time favorite games, fantasy and early coop.
3. Any genres you tend to prefer playing?
I enjoy cooperative strategy titles and MMOs.
4. Regarding platforms, which do you own? Of those, what do you play most and why?
I own a gaming PC, Wii and an older PS1 system, still have SNES too. I am primarily a PC gamer.
5. What do you think of the PC as a gaming machine?
I love the PC as a gaming machine, but the publishers and developers often get in the way of the fun.
6. Finally, with the imminent release of Battlefield 3 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, there's a lot of debate amongst the online FPS crowd as to which is better. Where do you stand on this?
I don't really care about FPS games.
Our parents purchased my twin sister and I an NES I think in 1987. We enjoyed going to the arcades a lot before then.
2. Would you say you had any favourite games, or series?
Secret of Mana for the SNES is one of my all time favorite games, fantasy and early coop.
3. Any genres you tend to prefer playing?
I enjoy cooperative strategy titles and MMOs.
4. Regarding platforms, which do you own? Of those, what do you play most and why?
I own a gaming PC, Wii and an older PS1 system, still have SNES too. I am primarily a PC gamer.
5. What do you think of the PC as a gaming machine?
I love the PC as a gaming machine, but the publishers and developers often get in the way of the fun.
6. Finally, with the imminent release of Battlefield 3 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, there's a lot of debate amongst the online FPS crowd as to which is better. Where do you stand on this?
I don't really care about FPS games.