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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[-] wesker@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 22 hours ago* (last edited 22 hours ago)

Very early 2000's. In the console we had PS2 and XBOX, which were both game changers. PC games also hit a really great stride, where we were seeing technological advances met with creativity.

I love mid-to-late 1990's gaming from a nostalgia perspective, but I still think 2000's were the golden era.

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