August 20th 2023.
I have been a passionate gamer since 1983, and I have experienced the evolution of the gaming industry first hand. I remember being amazed by the worlds that were unlocked with each new console generation. The Amiga was a different world to the Spectrum, Sonic was better than Zool, and Super Mario 64 was better than anything I have ever played. Things only got better when I was finally able to enjoy multiplayer gaming on Xbox 360.
The PlayStation 4 and 5 era, however, hasn't been as revolutionary. Graphics are certainly better, but the gaming experience remains much the same as it was before. Even the Gran Turismo series, which was groundbreaking on the PlayStation back in the day, only refines rather than redefines the gaming experience. Gran Turismo 3, for example, looks similar to a current-gen game on a CRT monitor, while many similar games on the PlayStation 4 and 5 require you to tone down the graphics settings to achieve 60 frames per second.
Without Crash Magazine to keep me updated, I am left to glean what I can from the internet. I get excited when I see a preview of a new game, but deep down I am always hoping to experience the same joy that I felt playing video games in the '83-'08 period.
The Steam Deck has been a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it is great to have my entire collection of games at my fingertips. On the other hand, it only serves to highlight the lack of advancement in the video game industry. Most of the marketing is focused on big blockbuster titles that come with hefty DLC charges, while I yearn for those fun pick up and play titles that I used to enjoy.
Will Starfield put a big smile on my face like Sega’s Emergency Call Ambulance did? I doubt it. I just want to have fun playing video games without having to spend £70 for some epic, life consuming adventure. The Steam Deck has reminded me how much I love video games, but it also serves to remind me that the industry is stuck in a rut and needs to push forward.
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