What Was the Golden Era of Video Games? (piefed.zip)

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I used to be a passionate gamer, and I often find myself nostalgic for the golden era of video games when there were new ideas popping left and right.

Now, it feels like we’re caught between long-delayed triple-A titles and a constant stream of indie platformers. Originality seems to have taken a backseat, with many games regurgitating the same concepts.

What do you think defined the golden era of gaming? Are we currently in a rut, or is there a chance for fresh ideas to emerge again?

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[-] TiredTiger@lemmy.ml 1 points 8 hours ago

I'm inclined to agree, though I'd include the competing consoles of the era as well as the PC games available at the time. So roughly everything from 1990 to 2006.

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