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Re: Kids of Today vs 1980's Technology
« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2012, 10:22:47 PM »
 ;D Very nice. My son is used to playing DK and pacman on the Ipad, mame and of course my DK jr cab. And recently I played the Atari 2600 with him so he will know about the games his dad played and still plays. And he seemed to like the Atari better than the Wii so there is still hope for the next generation  :wink:

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Re: Kids of Today vs 1980's Technology
« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2012, 09:26:10 PM »
Wow... Makes you feel sooo old.     :P

I do remember the paradox of this...


Back then the best games were at the Arcade, while you had to "make do" when you had no money with not so great versions of arcade games on Atari etc.

Now....

The best games are at Home, as our beloved Arcades are dying, and disappearing forever.  :'(

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Re: Kids of Today vs 1980's Technology
« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2012, 09:35:43 PM »
...yes, and it's not only in the gaming industry, but it's for everything! Do *everything* at home : home cinema, pool, spa, 'virtual' friends over the Internet, meeting girls as a first 'virtual date'... world changed a lot in few years...

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Re: Kids of Today vs 1980's Technology
« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2012, 05:55:56 PM »
You are Soooooo Right Bruno!!!

There are pros and cons for sure....

But you don't want to do everything at home or online.


Sure, It's lots of fun and a childhood dream to have your favorite arcade games at home....... But a part of the magic is gone, not having a crowd around you while you're playing a great game, or about to slay the dragon!  Or going to the arcade and looking to see what new game is drawing a crowd.

Here in the USA,  The internet is taking a toll on stores and shopping malls.  Now, I don't mind online shopping for some things, and I do like buying stuff from Amazon.com... But I still want to go to the store and have "hands on" with the product before I buy it.  Not to mention the fun of going out to the stores.  

The Movies.... Screw it,  Now that we have HDTV & 3D,  I'd rather stay home... Why? Because the inconsiderate teenage punks whith their non-stop yip yap on their cell phones and constantly seeing glowing screens during the movie, and not to mention the fact that no one has respect anymore and tears up the theatre.

Yes, things are going to improve and evolve.. But it's still more fun to go out to do most things.   :D

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Re: Kids of Today vs 1980's Technology
« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2012, 06:30:39 PM »
101% agree with you Barry.
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