Justin

I should amend this to say that I have a Nintendo Switch and occasionally play games on there with my gf and family. Mario Kart, Animal Crossing, Legend of Zelda Link's Awakening, and most likely soon Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Most all of those games are in the spirit of classic 8-bit and 16-bit games. The Switch gets used most to play NES and SNES games through the Nintendo OnLine service with an NES style controller. The new F-ZERO 99 is pretty incredible, and free!

I've been keeping an eye on No Man's Sky. It supposed to be so good now. I read the other day that on the PS4, it supports the PSVR (which I have).
In general, I don't spend a ton of time playing games unfortunately due to other obligations and such. I don't think that'll ever change until I retire from my current line of work. Having said that, I do spend time here and there with more modern games.
My most recent games played on the Steam Deck:
Apotheon -- lovely game done in the art style of the ancient Greeks! I've only put in 30 minutes, but will continue. Bang Bang Racing -- only played one race and it was very fun. The top down view and driving style reminded me of an old arcade game that I can't remember the name of. I intend to play more. Another Bar Game -- I picked this game up because the dev was plugging it in a FB group, and it was on sale. It was a fun diversion. I put in around 2.5 hours. I even helped the dev suggestions to make it more playable on the Steam Deck (he didn't have a Steam Deck). Between Steam, GOG, and all my consoles, I have a huge backlog as most of you probably do too. I do want to get into a more meatier game but haven't picked one out yet. I had a lot of fun with Drakengard on the PS2 not too long ago, so I've been thinking of an action RPG or action adventure game--something I can button mash through that is story driven.



 
@RickR You started your Xbox 360 career with a banger. Hydro Thunder is considered one of the top Xbox Live Arcade (XBLA) games. It's probably the XBLA game that I put in the most time on. I believe it's a port of a Dreamcast game.

Interstellar 4k for $8? Excellent!

Thanks. I’ve been wanting the Twilight Zone myself and couldn’t pass up the blu-ray deal. Also picked up (Six) Mission Impossible blue-ray.

PCEWorks is having a Black Friday Sale with great discounts on many titles from their catalog of PC Engine, TurboGrafx and Duo games and beautiful box sets to add to your collection! Their Black Friday sale is running until Thursday, November 30th, this is a don't miss event for PC Engine and TurboGrafx aficionados 🙂 
 
 

 

 

 

PCEWorks is having a Black Friday Sale with great discounts on many titles from their catalog of PC Engine, TurboGrafx and Duo games and beautiful box sets to add to your collection! Their Black Friday sale is running until Thursday, November 30th, this is a don't miss event for PC Engine and TurboGrafx aficionados 🙂 
 
 

 

 

 

Incube8 Games publishes homebrews for the Game Boy. They're running a Black Friday sale -- 50% of all digital only games. If you buy a boxed game then you get a free digital game of your choice as a bonus. Discount code is automatically applied.
I just purchased all the ROMs of their released games.

Thank you and same to you and everyone.
Dinner here is at 5pm.  I'm starting the turkey breast at 2pm or so.  Mrs. R is working on mashed potatoes now.  Kids are bringing a few side dishes.  We are thankful for so much. 

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. 🙂

I totally relate to this. With the exception of the VCS I can't remember the last time I played a "modern" game. Literally a few years I think. Turbo Duo and Jaguar are about as modern as I get.

Just to leave a more positive impression, the modern games I have tried, I've really enjoyed!  I'll say the last one was XBOX 360 Hydro Thunder, which was really fun.  It's got the same great gameplay I remember from Dreamcast but MUCH better graphics.  The water looks so real, I want to go for a swim.  It was a great game for me because it didn't demand too much time in learning or in playing a few rounds. 
 

My SO got me a PS5 last summer for Father's Day.  It replaced my PS4 Pro. I got part way through The Last of Us remake before work got in the way.  Most modern gaming for me is on the VCS and those are typically bite-sized indie games and Atari titles like the Recharged series and Haunted House.

Exactly!
We also will spend the evenings watching a movie or catching up on whatever TV show we are streaming. 
Yesterday, I got off work a bit early due to the holiday with plans for a few rounds of Yars' or Tempest 2000, but alas, I had a really bad sinus headache and the best thing for me was just to sit quietly and watch some TV.
 

I totally relate to this. With the exception of the VCS I can't remember the last time I played a "modern" game. Literally a few years I think. Turbo Duo and Jaguar are about as modern as I get.

The homebrew games I know of that have stereo audio are:
A-VCS-tec Challenge
Medieval Mayhem
Skeleton+
Synthcart
Toyshop Trouble
https://www.ataricompendium.com/faq/faq.html#hardware16

I think someone posted info from Stella where it looks like only Medieval Mayhem and the various Skeleton games are configured for Stereo on the 2600+ at this time.
 

Well, I do have a PS4, so I do enjoy some modern games, though many are based on classics.  For example, I love to play Pac-Man 256.  I recently got Star Trek: Resurgence.  Other games I enjoy are Star Wars: Bounty Hunter, Injustice, Kingdom Hearts, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Transformers Devastation. 

Yeah, any modern gaming I do is mostly on PC. My "newest" console is PS3 I think. But yeah with a decent PC I never felt I required any more modern gaming that would justify a newer console. 
 
And @RickR, oh hell yeah you summed it up perfectly, just not a priority, might be in a perfect world but damn if I don't always feel I should be doing something more productive anytime I even think about gaming. The only time I get is after my wife goes to bed and even then only if I would rather not be watching YouTube, catching up on a movie or series, interacting in forums etc. 

I totally relate to this. With the exception of the VCS I can't remember the last time I played a "modern" game. Literally a few years I think. Turbo Duo and Jaguar are about as modern as I get.

I totally relate to this. With the exception of the VCS I can't remember the last time I played a "modern" game. Literally a few years I think. Turbo Duo and Jaguar are about as modern as I get.

Totally appropriate, this website was partially built sitting in Disney at lunch. Let’s share the best deals we find out there, with each other in the forums ☺️

Are there any good Black Friday deals coming up that the rest of us might find interesting?

Williams Sonoma - Up to 70% Off Warehouse Sale
https://www.williams-sonoma.com/shop/sale-special-offer/premier-view-all/
This link was sent to me in a text message just now. For two days only, save up to 70% on exclusive deals on products sold at Williams Sonoma. Includes electrics, cookware, small kitchen appliances, cutlery, soaps & lotions, home items, and more. Perfect for this holiday season!
 

Here are a few good links to check out for Bose audio products if that sort of thing is on Santa's list for this year:
 
Bose Holiday Deals 2021 : 
https://www.bose.com/en_us/holiday-gifts.html
This link was sent to me in an email, and is a "sneak peak" at Bose holiday offers for 2021. All items are 20% to 60% off and include free shipping on any order over $50. If you sign up for their email, you can receive $20 off of your first order.
 
Bose Outlet:
https://www.bose.com/en_us/products/outlet.html
Items are mostly almost 50% off. Lots of "Certified Refurbished" items that are just as good as new and include 90-Day Warranties with Free Returns. Definitely worth checking out if you are thinking of getting an audio or home theater product for that special someone on your list this year.
 
Bose Solo Soundbar Series II marked down from $199 to $119:
https://www.bose.com/en_us/products/outlet/bose-solo-soundbar-ii-fr.html#v=bose_solo_soundbar_ii_fr_black
Great savings on a quality soundbar.
 

Let's share great Black Friday Deals here!
Deals can be for anything -- not just gaming!
Happy holiday shopping! ❄️☃️🎄