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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[-] OnceYouGoZack@beehaw.org 3 points 19 hours ago

SNES went through a period where it just felt like every game I played was a classic - FF6, Crono Trigger, A Link to The Past, Donkey Kong Country, Super Metroid, Star Fox, Earthbound, etc.

I’ve no doubt a lot of it is nostalgia, but I remember sprinting home from the bus stop after elementary school to rush home and play these games with my brothers. Formative years of my childhood.

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