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B-Line · #8 08-25-2006, 02:44 AM

My long answer...

I used to be a huge PC game freak. Unfortunately because of constant computer problems, I had to move to a MAC and abandoned all CPU gaming. I still do some console gaming but it's just not the same..

The best game I ever played and was totally addicted too, was actually a game that was hosted on AOL. It's downfall was when AOL went unlimited for $20/month back in 1996 or so. The massive usage crashed the game and it was never the same again.

The game was called AIR WARRIOR by Konami I think. It was a WWII (mostly fight simulator) where you had to take off, land, dog-fight, bomb, and take over enemy bases. As it was an online game, it was like being in the middle of a constant war. Dog fighting skills were a must and there were some really good pilots out there. It was a game totally ahead of it's time and I miss it. I often find myself buying flight games in the hopes of getting some glimpse of the game of old but am always let down.
There were three teams (countries) A, B and C. and country A would fight B and C. Country C would fight A and B, etc. for bases.
It was the closest thing to a simulator that I have ever played. Graphics were a bit dated by today's standard but no one cared.

It is unfortunate that games have not gotten better. I think they have gotten much worse. Remember: Police Quest or Full Throttle or the early Lucas Arts games like TIE FIGHTER. Even the first MECH WARRIORS were cool. And the old tank simulators and APACHE helicopter games.

The late 90's was the pinnacle for PC gaming. It was before online play was prevelant but the stand alone games were insane. Like when Rainbow 6 first came out !!

DAME CONSOLES HAVE RUINED EVEN THE STAND UP ARCADE'S.. When is the last time a good stand up game came out? Dance Dance Revolution !! Come on, what the fuck is that shit.. Remember SUPER SPRINT. Or the Skateboarding game 720 (SKATE OR DIE!!)

I could care less that the new FOOTBALL GAME lets you grab the crotch of the center or the new hockey lets you drive the fucking ZAMBONE. Or the new baseball game lets you pick your crotch... GAMES TODAY JUST SUCK..

And yes, occassionally there is a brake out game like Grand Theft Auto and Gran Tourismo but even those are mediocre at best..

I could care less about how good the graphics have gotten, or how cute the stupid story boards are. I don't give a shit about the story. I want to GAME.

Sorry about the rant and hijack.
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