Current Events > Why are people obsessed with playing games "on the go"?

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When I'm out and commuting I don't wanna play a serious console level game... at most I'll play a simple game on my phone. I have other shit I could do like read a book or listen to a podcast.
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I like my games like I like my yogurt bruh
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Some people have busy lives and wouldn't have much time to play otherwise.
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It means you can play while in transit, or take your system to a friend's house. Or you could play with your co workers.
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I like to play games on plane flights
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Thats why the switch is dumb
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people arent

production companies are

because it means they can make games with higher profit margins as they market to a customer base that asks less of them
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And it means you have freedom within your house. You don't have to station yourself in front of the TV. You can play in bed or in the kitchen. With a switch you can play lying in bed on your side, with the screen turned onto its side in front of you.
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Darkman124 posted...

people arent

production companies are

because it means they can make games with higher profit margins as they market to a customer base that asks less of them

I mean ask less of them? If the implications are right, the company that produces the most gameplay centric games end up doing less? It's not like the 3DS for example had gameplay void games when their MH is considered more complex and difficult than MHW released for home consoles.

Graphics are a part of the video game sure, but it's just a part in the end. You can have a pretty ass game devoid of substance or gameplay. There are far too many examples to count that lands there, and then you get a bunch of people start talking about how video games aren't as fun as they used to be.

Your mindset there is a start of such problems
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Far Cry 5 is amazing.

It's be more amazing if I can play it while pooping.
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tbh i think the portability gimmick is more for kids that want to take it to their friend's house than for adults
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Lmao @ tc trying to think hes above gaming

Looooool

Lorcus posted...

Lmao @ tc trying to think hes above gaming

Looooool

wut
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I agree with TC.

The only mobile games I play are basic ones that serve as time wasters, 10mins at the most.

I'm not interested in any mobile gaming, otherwise. Or handheld gaming. Or laptop gaming.

Nobody is "obsessed" with playing games on the go, you're either exaggerating or just misinformed. Just as you would prefer to read or listen to podcasts while commuting, other people would like to play their favourite games. That's all there is to it.
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uhh because why wouldn't you want something more than a shitty pay2win phone game when you're constantly doing things like flying, commuting, or other things that leave you with some downtime?
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HitTheGroundWal posted...

Some people have busy lives and wouldn't have much time to play otherwise.

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fenderbender321 posted...

I agree. I can't really enjoy a game when there's all kinds of distractions around me and I'm looking at a tiny screen.

I like to sit in the quiet comfort of my own home when I game or watch TV/movies. It enhances the experience.

This is me. Hell I can't even play with the Wiipad or undocked Switch. Any GB and GBA games I own I play on my gameboy player for the SNES and GC.

Romulox28 posted...

tbh i think the portability gimmick is more for kids that want to take it to their friend's house than for adults

In our house this is the case. I never bought a portable system till I had kids. Now we have a GBA, DS, N3DSXL, ipods and tablets.
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I could see if you take public transportation but otherwise I don't see the appeal at all.

Plus, knowing me I'd get carried away and miss my stop.
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I literally never have a chance to play a game while on the go.

For me, on the go means driving.

What if I'm on the bus going to work/school?

What if I'm on a lunch break?

What if I wanna play a video game I'm my bed?

And before you answer "PHONE GAMEZ!!!!!" I fucking hate touch controls.
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Superlinkbro posted...

What if I wanna play a video game I'm my bed?

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wireless controllers are a thing.
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ArtVandelay posted...

Superlinkbro posted...

What if I wanna play a video game I'm my bed?

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wireless controllers are a thing.

The way I have my furniture situated, that wouldn't help.
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I don't get it either, but people bring it up a lot. People talk like it's a great reason to buy a game again. I will admit though, I enjoy bringing Xenoblade 2 into the bathroom with me.

It's very rare that I play my 3ds anywhere but my room too.
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Darkman124 posted...

people arent

production companies are

because it means they can make games with higher profit margins as they market to a customer base that asks less of them

If that was the case more developers would prioritize handhelds and the Switch.

ArtVandelay posted...

Superlinkbro posted...

What if I wanna play a video game I'm my bed?

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wireless controllers are a thing.

lol not everyone still plays all of their video games in their bedroom.

When you start living with a significant other it's already a big advantage. You can play games without hogging the TV or leaving to go to another room.
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legendarylemur posted...

Darkman124 posted...

people arent

production companies are

because it means they can make games with higher profit margins as they market to a customer base that asks less of them

I mean ask less of them? If the implications are right, the company that produces the most gameplay centric games end up doing less? It's not like the 3DS for example had gameplay void games when their MH is considered more complex and difficult than MHW released for home consoles.

Graphics are a part of the video game sure, but it's just a part in the end. You can have a pretty ass game devoid of substance or gameplay. There are far too many examples to count that lands there, and then you get a bunch of people start talking about how video games aren't as fun as they used to be.

Your mindset there is a start of such problems

Darmik posted...

If that was the case more developers would prioritize handhelds and the Switch.

i am referring to phone-based games not handhelds.

the market for these is rapidly growing and targets the subset of the population who will not pay 60 for one game

handhelds still target that demographic.
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Darkman124 posted...

i am referring to phone-based games not handhelds.

the market for these is rapidly growing and targets the subset of the population who will not pay 60 for one game

handhelds still target that demographic.

Oh that's different. TC mentions simple phone games in his post so I don't think he's talking about those.
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ArtVandelay posted...

Superlinkbro posted...

What if I wanna play a video game I'm my bed?

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wireless controllers are a thing.

He obviously meant while laying down. Unless you have your TV sitting on its side
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Darmik posted...

Darkman124 posted...

i am referring to phone-based games not handhelds.

the market for these is rapidly growing and targets the subset of the population who will not pay 60 for one game

handhelds still target that demographic.

Oh that's different. TC mentions simple phone games in his post so I don't think he's talking about those.

that is the market that production firms are obsessed with though, not handhelds. if anything, they neglect handhelds significantly.
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Wetterdew posted...

It means you can play while in transit, or take your system to a friend's house. Or you could play with your co workers.

Wetterdew posted...

And it means you have freedom within your house. You don't have to station yourself in front of the TV. You can play in bed or in the kitchen. With a switch you can play lying in bed on your side, with the screen turned onto its side in front of you.

Superlinkbro posted...

What if I'm on the bus going to work/school?

What if I'm on a lunch break?

What if I wanna play a video game I'm my bed?

Darmik posted...

You can play games without hogging the TV or leaving to go to another room.

pikachupwnage posted...

HitTheGroundWal posted...

Some people have busy lives and wouldn't have much time to play otherwise.

All this.
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I'm also mad that the Switch is selling well
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KainWind posted...

I enjoy bringing Xenoblade 2 into the bathroom with me.

funny thing is, i used to do this with XCX on the wii u gamepad because my bathroom was close enough that it didn't lose connection

little did i know i was catching but a glimpse of what the future had to hold
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i've been a gamer for 30+ years and portability has never been attractive to me. big reason why i haven't gotten a NS yet
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Giant_Aspirin posted...

i've been a gamer for 30+ years and portability has never been attractive to me. big reason why i haven't gotten a NS yet

While I still don't have anything more than Mario Odyessy, I'd say if you do (I only play it docked) budget either $25 for a wired controller or $70 for a wireless. I do not like the joycon set up controller. I just bought one of the wired controllers but haven't had a chance to try it out. But it's basically the same as the Wii U Pro controller. And it has a 8 ft breakaway cord.
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The only time my Switch leaves the dock is when I use the bathroom

People claim it has portability as an advantage but its a subjective one
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