Stop Being A Video Game Snob, It's Not Cool
In an era where there is more diversity among gamers than ever, why are there people still whining about the same old stuff?
I have mentioned previously, and will likely continue to mention until I die, that I am an avid video game player. Ever since I was a young girl I have found an incredible means of escaping into games, similar to the escape I find in books, except when it comes to games there is an element of power that exists and it really fulfills my God-complex.
Games can be online or offline, a story-driven narrative or an action-packed thrill ride, they can have cute chibi characters or badass monsters. When it comes to games, nothing is really off the table.
Something that I have enjoyed with the more mainstream popularization of games is the fact that there is a game out there for just about everyone. Whether it's your grandma playing "Candy Crush" or your little cousin playing "Skyrim," at this point, we're pretty much all gamers. I'm sure many would be surprised to discover that nearly 50% of gamers are women (shocking, I know.)
So with all of this diversity in types of gamers, which game developers are certainly aware of, must bring a diversity in games, right? I mean, it only makes sense! Regardless of this information presented before you, there are still a bunch of pimply faced jerk-offs and video game journalists who can't help but complain about games that they don't like, even when they aren't geared toward them.
I guess there is some feeling of ownership over the industry by what I'll refer to as the O.G. gamer. The O.G. gamer, who grew up in the golden age of home consoles (PS2, Original Xbox, N64, etc.), seems to have a real serious issue with accepting that sometimes new games come out where they aren't the target audience. Their retort?: "This game is trash and ruins the series."
Okay, guys, I'm going to need you to relax.
I'll use Bethesda's newest title in the "Fallout" franchise, "Fallout: 76," as an example. The game itself runs almost identically to Bethesda's 2015 blockbuster title, "Fallout 4," except for the fact that it's all online and focused on collaborative gameplay. Awesome right? Not according to the trolls of Reddit. Basically, everyone is pissed that Bethesda had the audacity to release a slightly different type of game. If you happen to find any logic here, please let me know.
Personally, I am a HUGE "Fallout" fan and to be totally honest, Bethesda could release a literal flaming bag of dog shit and I would be first in line to pre-order it. I also happen to be a big fan of online gaming and love grouping up with my friends to play a game. Sounds like I'm the perfect audience for the "Fallout: 76," right? Exactly! I'm sorry trolls, but maybe they made this one is for gamers like me, not snobs like you.
Could you imagine if every time a new romantic comedy came out in theaters, a bunch of people who only like action movies came out and complained and called the production company garbage and said they didn't care about the fans of the other types of movies they create? That would be fucking crazy right? Right.
So why are we doing literally the exact same thing with video games? Why can't a developer come out with a different game for one type of audience without pissing people off?
I say, stop the trolling and just be glad that games are on the main-stage in the entertainment world. We've fought for decades to be accepted and to have people stop thinking we all live in our mom's basement and eat Doritos all day, and I'm sorry ligmaballs69, but you're not helping the cause. If you don't like a game, don't play it. There are literally thousands more for you to play. Just let us enjoy what you don't.
Top 3 Best Zombie Survival Games
From slayers to survivors, here are the best of the genre.
Zombie games have taken a life of their own as of recent. The film genre of the dead coming to life has been a hit since George A Romero's 'Night of the Living Dead' and has since perpetrated many modern forms of entertainment, gaming being the primary one. These three zombie survival games are ranked and top the charts for very distinct and fun reasons.
3. 'Call of Duty: Black Ops'
The sequel zombie survival from the original Nazi Zombies from 'Call of Duty: World at War', this game focuses on surviving as long as possible using whatever guns you can get. Despite what would appear to be incredibly repetitive gameplay, it never feels as such as the pain of trying to survive and have enough ammo, etc, is enough to freshen it up every time. There are 4 notable characters that you are randomly assigned one of to play at the start of the round on most maps: Tank Dempsey, representing how a 1940's American soldier would handle being put in such a situation, then from Germany, Professor Edward Richtofen who is shown to be one of the people started the zombie plague, then Nikolai Belinski, a Russian who constant quips about his ex-wives or needing more vodka, and finally, Takeo Masaki, a Japanese soldier who is just kind of quietly there. All characters have fun voice lines that keep the game refreshing.
2. 'Killing Floor 2'
In a similar style to 'Black Ops Zombies', 'Killing Floor 2' is all about survival but it is limited to 10 rounds plus a boss. 'Killing Floor 2' is a sequel to an arcade game about pretty much the same exact thing, killing zombies. The game keeps itself fresh by having so many different and fun options for loadouts to fight the zombies with, from old Winchester rifles to the most modern submachine guns, and even chainsaws and samurai swords. 'Killing Floor 2' is a fun zombie fighting experience.
1. 'Dying Light'
On the surface, 'Dying Light' seems like it would be a very bleak game, as you seemed to be trapped in a hellish nightmare with no escape from the town. But it is actually a quite entertaining and charming zombie game. It is a free roam game, meaning you have full control over where you go and what you explore, and the two different parts of the town are so unique and have so many hidden places are quite satisfying to find. But what makes dying light stand out is its movement and fighting system. Grappling hooks in games are rarely smooth and tend to feel either too tedious or too clunky, but dying light hits the sweet spot here as grappling is incredibly smooth and enjoyable. Also, 'Dying Light' is the only game I have played with so many different and creative ways to take down zombies. Along with the typical melee weapons, there is a host of flying punches and drop kicks that you can combine with other moves to clear out areas of zombies. Overall 'Dying Light' was the best experience I have had playing a zombie game and I would highly recommend it.