10 Things Considered TABOO By Gamers

Transcript

game ranks presents 10 things considered taboo by some Gamers yes there are some things out there in video game land that are just too crazy or disgraceful and Gamers don't even want to talk about them so let's get started with number 10 there's this thought process out there that you can't say anything bad about an old school game it's almost kind... Read More

Key Insights

• 🥶 Nostalgia can create blind spots in the assessment of older games, hindering objective critique.
• 🎮 Multiplayer experiences can be negatively impacted by external commentary, highlighting the importance of individual gameplay autonomy.
• 👾 Microtransactions and DLCs often generate frustration among gamers who seek complete games without additional costs.
• 🤑 The practice of circumventing gameplay mechanics through real-money transactions raises questions about authenticity in gaming experiences.
• 👾 Casual mobile games can introduce new players to gaming, undermining the stigma that surrounds them.
• 🎮 The debate over using controllers for FPS games on PC highlights a divide between gaming cultures and the importance of preferred hardware.
• 🥺 Using a Mac for gaming challenges conventional ideas about gaming machinery, leading to exclusionary judgments.

Questions & Answers

Q: What things are considered taboo by some gamers?

Examples include criticizing classic games, backseat gaming, criticizing Valve or Gabe Newell, supporting microtransactions, buying MMORPG gold, mishandling discs, playing Clash of Clans, and buying Call of Duty every year. These taboos reflect disagreements about nostalgia, monetization, skill, collecting, and what qualifies someone as a gamer.

Q: Why do some gamers resist criticizing classic games?

Nostalgia creates a bias that can make classic games seem automatically better than current releases. The transcript argues that old Super Nintendo and Nintendo games can still be unattractive or unfun, so they should not be immune to criticism.

Q: What is backseat gaming, and why is it disliked?

Backseat gaming is giving advice or trying to direct someone who is playing while you do not have the controller. It becomes especially frustrating when the player is already repeatedly losing, and the transcript singles out Dark Souls as a game where unsolicited advice is particularly unwelcome.

Q: Why does the video say gamers should criticize Valve, Gabe Newell, and Steam?

Admiration for Valve and Gabe Newell should not make Steam immune to criticism. The transcript mentions problems with Steam Greenlight and says the refund process is not perfect, arguing that speaking up can help make the service better.

Q: Why is supporting microtransactions considered taboo?

The transcript objects especially to microtransactions designed simply to take players’ money and says many gamers want all content included with the game. It acknowledges that free-to-play microtransactions helped Team Fortress and League of Legends flourish, but remains broadly critical of microtransactions and DLC.

Q: Why is buying gold in MMORPGs frowned upon?

Buying gold with cash lets players bypass part of the grind. Because the transcript describes grinding as central to MMOs, paying to skip it can be seen as avoiding the experience players signed up for, although some games balance paid-gold systems better than others.

Q: Why does mishandling game discs bother some gamers?

Collectors dislike discs being placed face down, touched on the shiny surface, or stored in the wrong case. The transcript uses putting Grand Theft Auto 5 in a Man of Steel Blu-ray case as an example and urges players to take pride in organizing and protecting their discs.

Q: Why is playing Clash of Clans controversial among gamers?

Some people dismiss Clash of Clans as a noob free-to-play mobile game and argue that playing it alone does not make someone a real gamer. The transcript challenges that view, suggesting casual games can coexist with hardcore games and may become a gateway to more demanding titles.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Nostalgia biases older games, leading gamers to overlook flaws in classic titles. Criticism should be encouraged to improve game quality.

• Backseat gaming is generally disliked, especially in challenging games like Dark Souls. Players prefer to navigate their gaming experience independently.

• Microtransactions and buying in-game currency are considered taboo as they undermine the essence of gaming, which often revolves around the grind and earned accomplishments.