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Why Some Cannot Finish Video Games

We as gamers may have several dozens of reason why we we cannot finish video games these days, but these excuses can be boiled down into five main categories.

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Tetsujin3452d ago

99% of the time I'm either bored of the game within an hour, or motion sickness.

C-H-E-F3452d ago

lOl I tend to buy all the new games and then play the ones that really get me immersed in the world beat those then go to the ones I kinda liked then beat those. By then new games come out so I buy those then I beat those and then the games I didn't really like I sell to amazon (never beating those) lOl.

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Fist4achin3452d ago

I find myself getting really bored with games that force grinding for this or that and feel like they've been extended in gameplay length just for the sake of length. I don't expect every game to be 10+ hours... Or for RPGs to be 50+ hours. If a game's story goes go beyond that, either make it relevant or interesting.

freshslicepizza3452d ago

there is a very fine line between the right difficulty progression and games being too easy or too hard . i think part of the problem too is once you learn all the game mechanics it also adds to the boredom.

CorndogBurglar3452d ago

Its mostly Open World games I have a serious problem finishing. I always try to beat all of the interestint side quests before finishing the story but then I get tired of the game because these newer Open World games are just so big.

The Witcher 3 is a perfect example. Its a fantastic game in all areas, but I just can't finish it. Its just too long.

But then games like the last two XCom games can really drag on as long as you make it once you reach a certain point and I never get tired of them. So I don't know. Genre plays a big part I suppose.

Fist4achin3452d ago

Agreed. I, too get a little overwhelmed because I find a side quest in a game and I want to complete it for fear of missing some badass loot.

Tapani3452d ago

For me it's the same. Open world games are too long and expansive for me. GTA V is probably the only one I finished, and I've played Morrowing, Oblivion, Skyrim, Fallout 3, GTA 3, Vice City, San Andreas, Batman Arkham City etc.

I can easily finish narrow open-world games (semi-open world) like Dark Souls, Demon's Souls, Bloodborne, MGS V, Xenosaga, Shenmue, Witcher 1/2, the two new Xcoms and Civ games etc.

Not sure why this is. Maybe it's the endless fetch side quests and feeling that most of the time I'm actually driving, walking or riding a horse in those open world games, whereas I'm doing something relatively more important in more narrowly designed games.

Relientk773452d ago

I just have too many games I want to play and I flip flop between them. And don't finish half of them

Fist4achin3452d ago

I agree with you on that. It seems there's a lot of games being released. Too many to choose from! That's a good thing though...

deadfrag3452d ago

Good thing for Publishers,not exactly for gamers...there are too many gem games that people dont play or even finnish just due to the greed of consumption of every thing thats new an thats not health, and more less to the wallet.

Fist4achin3452d ago

@deadfrag

I meant having the choices and variety as a good thing. You know, first world problems.

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA1d 22h ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY1d 22h ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay1d 20h ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos1d 17h ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv721d 21h ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY1d 22h ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator1d 20h ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum1d 19h ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z1d 18h ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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Naughty Dog Was Reportedly Divided On Joel's Controversial Fate During Development Of TLOU Part 2

Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.

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SimpleDad2d ago

NO, that can't be... No! I can't... Really?/s

Cacabunga2d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot1d 10h ago

Funny considering Bruce left half way through development and now we get told there was an internal conflict with the story direction.

Makes you think…

HectixRose2d ago

I think it was good decision, if he was still alive, he would have been a mascot just like Kratos, drake and many others. These old dudes gotta die for new characters to take center stage with their own storyline. They keep dragging the emotional baggage into many sequels and eventually the story just turns into absolute shit show.

JEECE2d ago

It was ironic because people complained heavily about the story in the Uncharted games not having sufficient stakes because all the key characters always survived, despite the dangerous situations they were always in. Then ND killed a character in a more serious series and everyone lost their minds. Just shows that people don't always really want the thing they say they want.

CantThinkOfAUsername1d 17h ago

I thought the more common complaint about Uncharted franchise was how the main cast are the good guys acting so nonchalantly while killing hundreds in cold blood (aka the dissonance between gameplay and story cutscenes). They just did it again in Part II.

Soy2d ago

Didn't have to kill him. Just have them part ways or Joel can "retire," whatever.

DarXyde2d ago

I don't think he would necessarily need to become a mascot (and besides, technically, I'd say Ellie is... So regardless, someone was going to be).

From a narrative perspective, I do think it has a similar effect to Ricky dying in Boyz N Da Hood: very likeable character, and you're really motivated to see the get back—in this case, it's more intense because it's an interactive experience. Most people hated Abby, but I get what they were after with portraying the cycle of violence and revenge—unfortunately, the game appears to want to take the side of the bad people.

But I will say that if Joel survived, it does become harder to tell an interesting story. What COULD have happened is an exploration into the rift between Joel and Ellie after the trolley dilemma events of the first game. It could have been interesting to see Abby out for revenge at the same time Ellie hated Joel.

Ashunderfire862d ago

Sorry just had to say this lol! RICKYYYY!

Man Cuba Gooding Jr was miscast in that movie, but that part was cringey it was sad and funny at the same time man.

Ashunderfire862d ago (Edited 2d ago )

I understand but the way they went about killing Joel, was poorly executed. Even the show of the Last of Us games tried to improved it, but it was just as bad. Well at least Joel got to know the reason why he had to die, before the death happened in the show. That part gave us the full context, but the game just let it happen with no pay off.

Joel death should have been a midway thing through the story, so we at least get to play him a little more with Ellie. Abby didn’t need to be this Hulk looking woman, but more like the show Abby which is a beater idea in my opinion.

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InUrFoxHole2d ago

The only ND game that was so disappointing to me I couldn't finish it.

pwnmaster30002d ago

Honestly as much as I loved the game, they could have just not killed him off.
I get it creator vision and all but killing a character that made you millions is just wrong imo. At least have him go down fighting.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot2d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle2d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk772d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments