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?

  • alonsohmtz@feddit.uk
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    4 hours ago

    PS2

    Are we currently in a rut, or is there a chance for fresh ideas to emerge again?

    Yes, and the problem is low standards. AAA games have resources, but no creativity. Indie games have creativity but no resources.

    Back in the PS2 era, AAA games had resources and creators were making decisions instead of the people who went to business school.