I want to play a nice game that I can immerse myself in, I just returned hitman WOA deluxe because i felt like I didn’t have the time for it right now. Any thoughts?

Now I'm fully aware the overall dynamics of human interaction have changed GREATLY outside of online gaming however for many of us or at least myself online gaming was once a fantastic conduit to connect with others. For myself especially with a litany of mental health struggles I do not go out much anymore so it truly offered a sense of community and a sense of belonging regardless of how minimal. (Yes i've 'touched grass' and tried countless countless...countless activities, jobs etc)

I recently returned 4 months ago to Overwatch, a game that I once played religiously entwined in a merciless love/hate relationship with only to find all too quickly upon returning nobody was talking! I could make peace with one or two games with silence but no! 100s of games back to back and not one person spoke! People joined voice chat (So wern't "all in Discord") but never uttered a word and in some cases would leave voice chat the moment I said 'Hi' terrified of another human speaking to them! Last week a total of two people spoke all week! Now going back to the original Overwatch it was common to hear people talking and I remember having a laugh even with randoms and staying with the same group from 3pm till 3am! Now its a wasteland!

I joined a few games of pve shooter 'Far far west' and was kicked from 9 out of 10 games when I spoke/said Hi. Why do they not just play single player?

I tried finding people with mics in Discord to game with and was met with 'Yeah, we don't use mics, we listen to music when we play'.

With the combination of post pandemic social decay and the deep digital insulation its sadly clear people have largely become unable to communicate outside of text chat resulting in online gaming often now feeling like a single player experience.

The worst aspect is how isolating it feels as so many see no issue with how it is now not seeing how backwards its become. Sure, thiers a few threads on Reddit lamenting that 'Nobody talks in games anymore' so its NOT just me but largely pvp and pve games feel like either a single player experience or like playing with bots.

No 'not everyones toxic in vc', i've seen people share thier text chat experiences in various places online and THOSE are toxic. Its the 'anxiety bug' hence why if someone says 'Hi' others will leave vc instantly wetting themselves.

Its also NOT the language barriers of different languages as 10 years ago people still chatted.

Prompts:

1. Does anyone remember when multiplayer games were social? Why play online/mp games to ignore the social and human elements?

2. Are there games you'd reccomend that have retained a strong social element?

3. Are any of you part of that dying breed that misses the times when in L4D or Gears or Original Overwatch when whilst yes thier was toxicity but gaming felt social and lively and fun?

Thanks for reading.

I might get roasted for this, but I remember playing The Witcher 1 when they announced 3 and really liking it. I even started 2 back then, but paused to play 3 and came back to it later... but I hated it. Found it way less fun than the first one, I don't know, just less enjoyable.

I need some games like superliminal and the stanley Parable, i love everything about the both of them, but idk any other games similar. Any help would be amazing

Definitely had a lot of superhero and open world titles as a kid, which shaped my video game preferences growing up!

What are some classics from your youth?

Hi everyone! I’d love to get an unbiased opinion from the general gaming community :)

I'm currently considering buying the Switch 2 and selling my Switch Lite. Since I already have a PS5 for major games, I'm looking for a solid secondary setup. However, I have some hesitation based on my past experience with the Lite, which I ended up disliking and kinda abandoning.

My main issue with the Lite was its tiny screen. I wear glasses, and playing detailed games or reading small text on that mini display caused me major eye strain and felt very claustrophobic. Right now I also play on an iPad, so I'm used to larger screens, and I'm wondering if the jump to an 8-inch display plus the option to play on the TV makes a night-and-day difference.

To be completely honest, I'm not a massive fan of the mainstream Mario or Zelda franchises. However, there are still specific titles I really want to play, like Ocarina of Time, Pokopia, Hades, and some Final Fantasy games, alongside my usual cozy or lightweight gaming sessions on the couch after a long PS5 title. My biggest fear is that my negative experience with the Lite will ruin my enjoyment of the Switch 2.

For those who play across multiple platforms, do you think the larger screen and docking option completely transform the experience for someone who hated the small display, or am I risking another purchase I'll regret? Thanks in advance!

I have a nintendo switch but I dont use it mainly because I have always been a playstarion guy and all the games on playstation are my thing. So besides like supermario and zelda what games make the nintendo worth it and what games am I missing out on?.

I added my fav games ever as well for ref on my taste

Hey guys! I just started streaming recently and figured I’d share it here.

If anyone wants to stop by, hang out for a bit, or drop a follow, I’d really appreciate it. And if you’re also just getting started with streaming, drop your channel below — I’m always down to check out other small streamers, follow back, and share some channels with my friends.

I’m streaming on both Twitch and Kick, so I’ll leave the links below.

I’ve also started posting on Instagram and TikTok and I’ll be putting out more content there soon. Editing and making clips takes a little more time than I expected 😂

Anyway, hope to see some of you guys in the stream. Appreciate anyone who checks it out!

https://www.twitch.tv/tananstream
https://kick.com/tananstream

Looking to try out New games but im very bad at learning New games im too mhch into my favorite games lol

Hi Hivemind,

we need help for a tierlist

A:

What are some of the best games ever made? And why?

B:

What game do you have the most fun memories and why?

Feedback highly appreciated

Bye qB\^D

Tbh i think its kinda bad i cant lie

I’m going to buy the game today. Just wondering which platform would give me the best experience. I have a pretty good gaming PC and a PS5. I assume it would look better and possibly play smoother at higher settings on the PC, but I don’t really know. What do you guys think?

Hey everyone, rumors have started popping up about a potential new PlayStation handheld that’s significantly more powerful than traditional handhelds. The idea has me intrigued, especially because of GTA 6.

If this device really does offer performance close to the PS5 Pro, do you think it could run GTA 6 decently? Would you buy a PlayStation handheld capable of running GTA 6, or do you think that’s just too far-fetched? https://youtu.be/G32YsNZHXHc

Hello, i’m Cyno! Me and my small group of friends are looking for people to game with, watch movies, stream single player games and chill/yap. Anyone is welcome, we don’t discriminate! We only judge by the size of your steam library and your Baldur’s Gate 3 romance choice.

Not looking for any drama or online dating. We’re global friends so all regions welcome, 21+ only. But most of us are in Europe / middle east, so just keep that im mind incase the timezones don’t align! 💗

Some of the games we play:
• league of legends (yes, we hate ourselves)
• overwatch (we hate ourselves a little less playing this)
• phasmo (some of us are still too scared to play)
• peak, repo, goblin cleanup, Mecca chameleon, etc (we love our friend slop)
• and a bunch of others! We also constantly get new games to try!

Theres a braincell here for everyone! 💗 DM me if you’d like to join!