Quoted from Rarehero:I already have them, plus they are bonafide amazing games. I was talking moving forward as a hobbyist, dream themes aren't a motivating factor for me anymore. As prices get bonkers (Met LE was $6800, new LEs are $8k-$9k....Shadow cost me $1800), designs/code get worse (GB) and years of waiting and drama are part of the equation (TBL) - themes can't sway me anymore because it's become crystal clear that the the experience doesn't match the entry fee anymore. And the perspective offered when comparing it to the video game scene makes it even more clear how nuts this all is.
Now - if you don't like video games then perhaps this is all meaningless. But I do, so I'm going to inevitably make the comparison. $8k for headaches and drama or $60 for pure fun and ease of use.
I've had video games in my life since the 70's with our "fancy" Atari 5200. Saved up my own money and bought every Nintendo system (so I didn't have to share it with my little brothers lol). I've owned every PlayStation system and still have them all except for my NES which I gave to my little brother when he got old enough to play. I just can't/don't find the time to play anymore. I have 5 unopened (very good) PS4 games that I just can't find the motivation to play. I liked the idea of them and even bought them right after release, I just never end up with the motivation to play them.
Anyone else in a similar place with video games or am I all alone?