10 Things EVERY Gamer Should Do ONCE

[@Starrfortythree]

It’s super basic but sometimes I like turning the HUD completely off including crosshairs for extra challenge and immersion. Exploring open worlds this way is especially satisfying. You often come across things you never would have with the HUD on.

[@gameranxTV]

👆🏻

[@shinyhydreigon7257]

Playing Souls HUDless is something else.

[@yamatheintercom2972]

This in GOW and Red Dead is amazing

[@ralphharrison6622]

def fun to do, espeacially on dakar rally

[@vincentgijsbers3284]

Ghost of tsusima

[@zmasterrahlg]

I actually love achievement hunting specifically because it encourages me to explore every corner of the game.

[@gameranxTV]

👍🏼

[@OneZocom-Steam]

regardlesss of type of game i always look for extra or secret staff, probably its because my rpg expirience deformation. I dont hunt 100% Achives in game, but get the realy rare ones with lesser then 1% of cummunity succes to be obtained feel really, really gooooood.

[@TheREALHugo4]

Still interested by getting achievements nowadays?

[@busternoren3338]

Same

[@seanplaysgames2551]

Yeah it allows you to find parts of a game that you never wouldve noticed before, not really even mentioning the popup dopamine and stats

[@lonestoner8297]

I've gotta say. Having branched out into nearly every genre of gaming has really made my experiences with new games much better. I look forward to new experiences. Especially in a setting as big and varied as a game can get. One game I can say I was very pleasantly surprised by was Deep Rock Galactic. That team has made a gem and many many more people need to be playing it.

[@BigMac87963]

Games like Undertale, Subnautica, Firewatch, Ico, and Outer Wilds are games I was skeptical about, but gave a chance and fell in love with them. Always try out new experiences, there’s a chance it could become your new favorite game

[@gameranxTV]

👌

[@Endor2001]

I tried subnautica because ive never played that style game before and i like it and hate it. It is very grindy, but it opened my eyes to that style of game.

[@Endor2001]

@@EarlOSandwich im not 10 years old. Minecraft is a kids game.

[@Endor2001]

@@EarlOSandwich never had an interest in it. I played doom and quake when growing up.

[@yootoobsuks4210]

Abzu, Little Nightmares, and Limbo were the same for me.

[@woofspider330]

After hitting fps games like call of duty and destiny hard for years, I was absolutely stunned by Mudrunner / Snowrunner. Had to play for game pass quest, and was surprised about the chill vibes. Was super nice to just relax while playing a game

[@PoloMoney]

Just wait until you touch grass my guy

[@saobie3142]

Jumping from a game like Returnal to a game like Forts is a big change too. You gotta refocus your survival/shooter skills into more technical/tactical thinking and planning

[@fridaycaliforniaa236]

I was more a fps player when I was a teen. I had the chance to be 13yo when Goldeneye64 and later Half-Life were released. Now I'm more a RPG and hardcore sims player, and I only play fps when it has some kind of realism (ArmA II, Sniper Elite...). I think that when we get older, we want some quieter games.

[@mt_baldwin]

As an old gamer myself, I grew up on bad games and arcades, so I've got these covered. The chances of playing a bad game as a kid in the late 80s and early 90s was fairly high, there wasn't a million and one easy to access user reviews, every game you got you were rolling the dice and then you were stuck playing that until your parents coughed up the cash for another game in a month or two.

[@jolteon345]

One of my favorite challenge runs, outside of mono-type in Pokémon, is to play Borderlands games while only using weapons (and other equipment in BL2) from a specific manufacturer. It’s a challenge run that gets better with friends as you give weapons to each other

[@jamsywamsy]

I tried speed running Resident Evil 7 for the "Just Get Me Out of Here!" trophy. That made me realize that I am NOT a speed runner. At all. Plus, I am also a completionist through and through.

[@gameranxTV]

👌 for the attempt

[@Scorp721]

Something I feel like you could add to this list is trying out a Randomizer (which I guess is considered a mod but I feel like it could have its own spot). If you want to get some extra mileage out of a favorite, its a good way to go. I probably have just as much time spent in Hollow Knight doing rando runs as I do the vanilla game. It easily doubled my time played. You end up trying out so many different charm combos and figuring out stuff you never knew. Castlevania SOTN is another good example. There are so many weapons in that game that are rare and quite a few can only be gotten from a single enemy that only appears on a single screen with an abysmally low drop rate. With the randomizer you can luck into pretty much any weapon in the game and see things you'd be lucky to see even with the Luck code. Plus they really test your game knowledge and it's really satisfying to figure out the puzzle they make of the game. Or you could really put your knowledge and skills to the test with something like the Super Metroid/Link to the Past Combo Randomizer that combines both games and mixes their items together.

[@alhypo]

I always appreciate developers that make their games mod-friendly. It seems like some of them try their best to make modding as difficult as possible. Others seem neutral. They don't try to stop modders but also don't try to make it easy. And then there are those that encourage modding and even provide tools to support that.

[@jacobmorris16]

TaleWorlds is great with that. Warband had so many great mods, and now that Bannerlord is out of EA, the modding community is going wild.

[@alhypo]

And game developers should appreciate modders, too. It gives them direct insight into what players dislike about their games. The most popular mods are a reflection of that. For example, one of the most annoying things in zombie/post-apocalyptic survival games is that they always make the durability of melee weapons way too low. Like you could find a pry bar or a lead pipe that will break after killing just ten or twenty zombies. Which is just so stupid. You could crack thousands of skulls with a pry bar before it even begins to show any wear. But it's fine because most of those games have a mod that increases durability. I've refunded games on Steam because of poorly balanced durability. However, if there is a mod I can apply to fix an annoying imbalance, it's very likely I will keep the game. So it's obvious to me that game developers benefit from an active modding community whether they acknowledge it or not.

[@JeffCharleson]

Also gives games longevity. Skyrim would never have lasted this long without modding.

[@Order..66]

Got my start using mods with minecraft of course

[@mal35m]

For me playing Skyrim without mods is a game challenge.

[@LegendaryDorkKnight]

3:25 I got into modmaking as a hobby, but there are people who will actually commission you for specific things. And if it's a game you love, it almost never feels like work. I'm currently working on a mod for FFXIV that transforms the monk job into Anti-Form from Kingdom Hearts 2 and it's actually a fun process with LOTS of learning and new things to discover.

[@DerangedVoices]

I definitely want to eventually buy a VR set. My brother owns PSVR and let me try it, playing TWD Saints and Sinners. The game was awesome, even though I could only play for about 10-20 mins before feeling sick. Since I get motion sickness, VR isn't something I can just jump into for hours. But my brother told me he was the same way, but after time, playing a little longer each time, you slowly get used to it and don't feel sick. So it's definitely on my list of things I'd like to get one day.

[@michaelcrooks5421]

You guys dont miss! Nothing better than my daily dose of Gameranx!!

[@gameranxTV]

😍

[@TheCynicalJay]

gawk gawk gawk

[@michaelcrooks5421]

@@TheCynicalJay I'm sorry your life is so bad that it bothers you that I am a fan who tries to show his appreciation. I hope things get better for you.

[@ShootinStickz]

Branching off the challenge section; if your bored of COD mw2 multiplayer or warzone… Get every campaign trophy in one run, more specifically, get the achievement ‘gunless’ on veteran or realism AND open both safes… it was like a puzzle, it was an INSANE call of duty experience

[@scissors0009]

This is an exceptional video, Falcon. Too often its easy for people to unknowingly pigeonhole themselves with how much content exists these days. These all seem obvious but sometimes we just need a reminder to stop and smell the roses. So thanks for this. Also to whomever edited this, I appreciate the quiet acknowledgement that GoW:Ragnarok is just an okay game and not the masterpiece that all the slobbering shills want us to think it is. Bravo for saying what needs to be said.

[@brodriguez11000]

Sometimes what makes a game "terrible" is the bugs.

[@KnowledgeKnowledge77]

06:51 gameranx you know what you're doing

[@cardsfanbj]

Epic Games Store is great for trying other genres. Claiming all the free games makes it a lot easier to justify playing something different. Same goes for Amazon Prime gaming that gives out a free game every month if you're already a prime member (as well as giving away free micro transaction stuff for a number of games)

[@gameranxTV]

👍🏼

[@MonkeyJedi99]

I would, but I'm cutting down on my self-installed Chinese spyware this century.

[@jrhamy7559]

"install a mod, see if it's for you, and if it is... Enjoy that rabbit hole" Hah! how true that is. Tried it on Skyrim once upon a time and spent more time browsing mods than actually playing with them. Always amazed at how much love and dedication a community can have for moddable games though and can add tons of replayability to games you love Thanks for the videos falcon, love your content!

[@godssicario2077]

I completed Dark Souls 2 without dying or using a bonfire for rings I'll never use. I'll never do that again , that caused so much stress. Some challenge runs are fun , that one isn't haha

[@gameranxTV]

Woah nice

[@CainLatrani]

I freely admit that I'm a "filthy casual" when it comes to gaming. Most of my collection is RPG's, and a I rarely play above the normal setting. Gaming is my relaxation time, and as I've gotten older, my reflexes aren't what they once were. Back in the day, I could take on some of the most challenging SNES games with skill. These days, not so much. Regardless, I have played Dark Souls and enjoyed it, and even managed to got 100% on a couple of games that require playing on the hardest difficulty to obtain. Gotta agree with Old Man Falcon here. Trying something new is often just the right kick you need.

[@BrandonMarshall547]

Thanks to Xbox Gamepass I’m exploring all types of games I’d never touch, it really is a breath of fresh air.

[@JesseGaming7593]

Cough Stadia cough in all seriousness though , PCgamepass is an incredible source of entertainment. I agree!

[@Ash_Lawless]

@@JesseGaming7593 xbox gamepass is 100x better than stadia

[@guitarlesson666]

I always try to have new games on my library whenever I can get them,so I'm used to finding new hidden gems for me, and I love it (now I'm expanding my DS game collection)

[@braydogE]

Doing all of these in a speedrun :))

[@gameranxTV]

👌👌

[@LegendaryDorkKnight]

6:29 The feeling I got when I got platinum on a game for the first time was unreal.The first game I got platinum on was Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward and beating that game was already satisfying enough, but then I got the platinum trophy and I felt that high all over again.

[@jonathonholden6458]

best decision ever was branching out from purely just COD and Fifa to more narrative and RPGs etc -- some of the my favorite games have been in the last few years....nothing better then a game with a compelling story and characters. PS RIP Joel & Arthur

[@dutch_asocialite]

It's probably a pipe dream, but no matter how long it takes I want to set up a video game arcade that combines the best of both worlds of the 80's and contemporary Japan. Ever since I learned that Japan's arcades still not only exist but are practically _booming,_ with original entries in existing franchises entirely based in such machines, it's made me really jealous and, admittedly, rather sombre about how we don't have that in the West despite being such a great enterprise avenue and a really fun concept for those to just hang out. Now I get there are very likely problems associated with it that are likely the cause of vidya arcades' decline - not least to mention the proliferation of home entertainment systems - but they're still such an important part of video gaming history and worth bringing back that they need to return even if I have to do it myself.

[@petzritz]

You are right about the Galloping Ghost Arcade. Not sure how long ago you were there, but they are basically an entire city block now. $20.00 to get in and unlimited play all day. I usually spend a couple of 12 hr days there at least twice a month.

[@pudgegranddaddy]

#10 was what I did the first time I played Destiny. I was never an FPS gamer and only played single player, story based games. Several months later, I formed my own clan and started playing with people I've never met in real life. 6 years later, still play online games (mostly cooperative) with the same people I met back then. It opened a new world to games that I thought I never would like.

[@itt2055]

As someone who has been a gamer since space invaders I have seen the evolution of games and enjoy playing games just for the sake of playing games. I have been paid for testing and competitive gaming but found out that those things took the fun out of gaming. To me gaming is my life and I have spent more time in the pixel world than in the real world. Everyone has a different perspective on what is a good game and how they approach gaming, personally I just play for the fun and escapism that games are really about. I currently have more games than it is possible to compete in a lifetime and being spoilt for choice is the biggest problem I face, which game will I play today and I must go back and finish all the games I have never finished. Have fun life is to short to take it seriously.

[@weedasaurusrex]

I played nothing but single player games (Devil May Cry, Lost Planet, Gran Turismo, Metal Gear Solid) and fighting games (Tekken, MarvelvCapcom, Dragonball Fighter Z, Street Fighter), until 4 years ago, when my friend introduced me to Overwatch. Hell in Hell in DMC is by far one of the most frustrating but gratifying game modes to complete a run on

[@anderssorenson9998]

What I like is that the people who made dishonored, they know their audience they specifically put in achievements to make people like me (who plays ghost no kills) they force me to at least try a bloody as hell run. Those games including Prey, are such rich lived in worlds that you gain so much from doing everthing at least once. For instance seeing the world be affected by your choices. When I got the murder hobo ending in Dishonored, the disgust in Sam the boatman's voice kinda wounded me.

[@LaikaLycanthrope]

I tried VR at such an arcade, was blown away by it. Made the mistake of trying Universe Simulator 2, had to concentrate on my feet, and the fact I could feel the floor.

[@cmwinchell]

I have my own challenge for Dishonored. Rules are: 1. Mostly Flesh and Steel. Like the achievement you are not allowed to purchase new powers or upgrade Blink. 2. Non Lethal exclusive. The only weapon upgrades you can buy are the three crossbolt upgrades and combat sleep darts. 3. No Bone Charms. 4. No detections. If you get detected once you have to start the ENTIRE game over. Have fun.

[@GluttonyIsMySin]

From Chicago, Galloping Ghosts is legit, like a time capsule. But also check out Round1, they're an arcade/bowling/billiards/drinking type place, no kids after 10pm. It's a solid arcade choice and most states have one or more some where.

[@InMaTeofDeath]

Book readers are fond of the saying that they get to live 1000 lives while the non reader lives just one. I noticed many of them don't like it when you point out that can be applied to games.

[@HBCreeGaming]

I like the thought of speed running - but, I am the kind of person that enjoys taking their time. After all these years, I still haven't beat Fallout 4 - all because I enjoy the whole settlement stuff and that's it. I'll play it for two hours and all I'm doing is building settlements, "upgrading" older ones and all that.

[@wmoreland06]

I think trying out a Real Life Experience Simulators (Hunting, Fishing, Flight, Trucking, even Mowing or whatever) should be at least an honorable mention for this list. It can easily become both an experience that's relaxing as well as something that generates an interest to try something new in real life.

[@bitsuuuuuu]

9:11 I just played Rainbow Six: Vegas and when I saw the Normal mode difficulty... I just chose the Realistic mode and it was satisfying even though its hard but it pushed me to become more a tactician rather than to shoot enless terrorists, the game is short and it feels great to finished it in that difficulty. Now I started playing Vegas 2. And one more thing, I really like when the screen goes black when I get hit and when I die in one shot, its makes more sense than playing it in Normal mode.

[@faylinnmystiquerose2224]

I've played PvP online games and never had much fun with it, so I don't play that kind of thing now, but I still enjoy various genres of game.

[@Fonzzz002]

I personally think that every modern gamer should've tried a classic game. Those were a whole lot different than the modern games (or even indie games that try to replicate them). There is a timeless charm to them

[@anderssorenson9998]

Back in my day etc. etc. Agreed, I do love some old games. I love how now you can play everything from pong up to a Game Cube, on a device that costs a hundred bucks can connect to your TV and even have old fashioned 2 player. It's a great time for lovers of old games. Also Retro Achievements are a great addition.

[@Itachi6241]

I’m a single player gamer because 1. I can just pick up where I left off 2. I get a sense of achievement as I progress through 3. No mic or friends and also I get bored of multiplayer. I like a good story

[@b1oh1]

Two things. 1. What was that game library mobile interface shown at the beginning? 2. I highly recommend 100%ing at least one game you love. Outside games that try to keep you playing forever (COD, etc), it can be very rewarding. I don't trophy hunt often but the 5 platinums I have, I had loads of fun doing.

[@Working_Man]

I have collet items OCD. I cannot even sleep if I don't clean the whole area from goods. Two things piss me off, lack of storage in many games. You have to run to some place to sell it or store it in your place (Safe zone like homestead). You have to visit each place sometime 3-4 times before you can collect everything. I am not gonna lie. It is mentally painful but I got to do it.

[@SamuraiJonez]

Gameranx crew is definitely one of those KZbin types that if you meet IRL you'd be like, "Damn. So y'all reall just chill AF, huh. Bet."

[@TheElectra5000]

Modding a game can make you love it if you hated it at first. That happened to me with Neverwinter Nights. My first impression was that the game mechanics was too complicated for such a boring story. So, I left it. Years later, I discovered modding. I downloaded a totallt different story for the game (new characters, armors and everything) and It was awesome! After finishing the mod, I decided to give the original story a try (now understanding the game mechanics) and I finally enjoyed it. I even started to like it. One time I found a mod for Jedi Outcast that was a multiplayer arena set in ancient Rome, complete with the proper wardrobe, weapons, and sound effects. That was impressive.

[@alicevoidspeaker2100]

The local Arcade chain here is Round One. It has locations here in Ohio and back when I lived in Illinois. Not sure of its a Midwest chain, or of its more widespread. A lot of great fun. Definitely recommend Arcades.

[@Baja5280]

Does anyone else only watch the Falcon Gamerranx videos?? Dude is hilarious. “I’m old now I guess”😂 I felt that man!!

[@MrBerniemcgovern]

Beercades are popular in Chicago too. Tons of classics at bars in this city

[@IWatchYouTubez]

My biggest concern with VR is motion sickness. Whilst I've heard it's improved, it's still there, so that really puts me off since I easily get motion sickness.

[@lelandradovanovic6264]

Would be cool to see some short lists that expands on #10. Like great FPS for people who like X, etc.

[@Poisonjam7]

The theme of this list is trying new things, and that’s something I’m definitely guilty of not doing. Usually when there isn’t a new game I want to play, I tend to replay games I like and know are good. But this year, I made a rule for myself to not do that. Instead of re-playing stuff, try new games. Not “new” as in “just came out” but rather “new to me.” And let me say, I’m so glad I did this because I happened to play a game that I knew nothing about going in, but after I finished it - it instantly shot up to my top 5 games I’ve ever played. So going forward, I’m going to try keeping this same rule in the hopes that I’ll discover another great game I never would’ve played otherwise. BTW, the game I played that I fell in love with was Omori. 😍

[@logansrevenge1214]

This reminded me I've been playing a lot of multi-player games lately and I need to jump back in to a good adventure action game. Like dragon age or witcher. Any suggestions? I like magic and swords but I'm not against guns. And i have god of war but me and wife are playing together so I can't dive in to it.

[@kevalanwilliams]

Couldn't agree more with the multiple play styles approach 100%. Fromsoft really got it right with the whole dark souls/bloodbourne/elden ring games cause they made so many ways to both self impose challenges and discover the most ridiculous ways you could get better. So many games (even good ones) want you to use everything all at once and it can make it feel as if you have no room to reinvent or improve once it was beaten.

[@molybdaen11]

Speedrunning can be pretty fun if you follow a few rules. Like no shenanigans with the code. Just Play through the game fair and cut corners by not doing all side missions of collecting any headpieces which you need time to get. I played throuh OoT in just under 2 afternoons once and were quite shocked when i found "speedrunning" of it.

[@22Pappagino]

This was the best one in a while. Well done

[@loptseldr]

i cant go to the arcade you mentioned as im in england uk but on my local sea front pier we have an arcade and i have many find memories palying the games there as a child. i really should go again.

[@tardigrade9733]

My problem with difficulty modes in general is that they often just slide up enemy stats or slide down player stats creating longer drawn out fights with HP sponge enemies. Personally I’m trying to play on the mode that’s been dialed in by the devs for that specific game. Every game has a mode that it was meant to be enjoyed in and that mode more often than not is normal mode. Not always, but often. So I want to experience the dev’s intended mode. Except Alien Isolation. Fuck that. I bested normal mode and I know hard or nightmare was the dialed in mode intended by the devs, AND would make sense given that we’re talking about a xenomorph on the prowl, but nope. Not doing it. I made it just past where bald tutorial dude gets bodied at the beginning, while waiting for the tram with the intense music and the terrifying suspense of waiting for that door to finally open. That was it. I don’t remember if the alien comes out there in normal, but it certainly does in hard mode. That I’ll never forget. So whatevs. Great game. But I’m a scaredy cat

[@bpdmf2798]

Funspot in NH is pretty cool. Used to go there every now and again when I lived near it. People used to go there who didn't even like games because it was just a fun place.

[@anshulagarwal6563]

That Arcade thing hit me in the feels. There used to be so many around. Not in USA but even in my area there are like barely any left.

[@GbrBy]

for point number 1, in my area, fully stocked arcades are a big thing, even making it through Covid

[@lancestrongo8754]

You should try the achievement "earning the mask" in cod ghosts

[@AldrickExGladius]

"if it is, enjoy that rabbit hole" best way to put it man

[@christopherduley8855]

Mind blown when galloping ghost was brought up. It is a great place. It was pay at door and just hit play on machines no coins needed. Every genre of games even some classics i.never seem before

[@chadbizeau5997]

I miss Gameworks. Arcade bar and grill. Motion games, big Daytona USA races with a live announcer... So many good memories

[@titularhero]

I did 100% on watch dogs 2 with a no gun challenge run. Was incredibly fun, forces you to really use the full sandbox, and taking out enemies with creative hacking (and a lot of remotely running people over with cars) not to mention it removes a lot of ludo narrative dissonance. I really wish wd legion had, given its uk setting, really leaned into this aspect of wd2. But no guns in legion is boring.

[@mindofmadness5593]

Back in my day Arcade games were called 'Pinball' lol I was there when Space Invaders, Asteroids, Donkey Kong and Frogger were THE Schitz,

[@ZeldaLilly330]

I once played Pokemon X/Y with only one pokemon. I started with a level 1 Trapinch I hatched in OR/AS. It happened to have Pokerus, so it leveled up really fast. Downside: it was over leveled most of the time, and it chose to spend half the battle time taking siestas rather than listen to my instructions.

[@ozzy9226]

Dave and busters is the arcade to go to food beer and arcade games all in one place really fun

[@dreamlegacy4958]

I always platinum single player games because i feel that I truly accomplish everything the game has to offer by getting it. Sometimes there is more to it, but with my limited time, I feel I got my moneys worth

[@FCKohai]

I got so good at fight night champion that I not only put the game on the hardest difficulty I also put the sliders up for the cpu. I maxed out its offensive and defensive awareness and turned down my counter punch window a bit. After you do that turn off the HUD as in your health and stamina and the cpu health bars, can't have you knowing how hurt you are or how low your stamina is. So to sum it up, put it on the hardest difficulty, max the cpu offensive and defensive awareness, low your counter punch window, turn off the hud. If you still have fight night champion and never tried this I advise you to, take it a step further and face Mike Tyson on this difficulty with someone in a lower weight class, my favorite warm up is Roy jones vs Mike Tyson. If you don't play to perfection you will lose. Oh and I forgot to add if you want a dark souls run of it try doing it and never even getting stunned by mike and use Joe Calzaghe, have fun with that.

[@stefanlagrange188]

In my second Fallout 4 playthrough I choose all the sarcastic dialogue options. Did not make a difference to the outcome though, but it was hilarious.

[@grizzlednerd4521]

The problem with playing "shoddy" games is that, even if cheap/free, there's an investiment in TIME which you'd be better off spending playing something else. I'll watch reviews (like on this channel) to see if there's something I'm not aware of that I might find interesting.

[@badbeck4]

I went to FunSpot several times as a kid. Walking in for the first time felt like an endless dream for my brother and I. We could’ve spent YEARS in there if our mom hadn’t dragged us out

[@Setanta9089]

"Well I guess I'm old" XD Having said that, I'm definitely guilty of not trying new genres. I stick to what I know and prefer, and so I tend to play only one particular game for months. But it burns me out and it makes the game boring because I've seen everything a thousand times. I went from playing CoD only, to open worlds like The Division, RDR and AssCreed, and recently I got both Dying Light games. Switching things up is definitely a game changer (pun intended) if you, like me, get stuck in a rut every so often. Now I'm super hyped for Lies of P, despite it not being the type of game I "learnt" playing games with. It's full of doom and misery, rpg-based combat and open world - and I like new things now all because I dared step outside my comfort zone years back.

[@a_d_2_82]

Nickel Mania in South Jordan Utah is a great arcade full of new and a bunch of old arcade games. Bonus is, they only cost a nickel or two.

[@amphibeingmcshpongletron5026]

I got one: ACTUALLY PLAY the games in your back catalogue that you ALREADY OWN! Whether it be your steam library, digital switch games, etc. At this point, I think I need to implement a rule where if I want to buy a new game, I have to beat (or play to some satisfactory level of completion, depending on the game) a game I already own before purchasing it. I'm a sucker for a good sale, BUT, I'm even more of a sucker for not even playing them...then buying ANOTHER game on sale. I can't afford to "can't afford" to not buy them. When the satisfaction of feeling like you got a great deal becomes more satisfying than PLAYING THE GAME YOU BOUGHT...you gotta tighten up and actually justify your previous purchases before even considering making more. I used to blame my lack of hard drive space for not playing my games. In reality, I'm just an impulsive sucker who leaks money as if it didn't keep a roof over my head and food on the table. You can't eat your steam games, folks...but you can play them.

[@terrylogginss]

I'm in Atlanta and it seems Arcades are making a come back here! I recently played a Street Fighter game that I've never played before 😆 That's my story.

[@kitemaywilder1792]

"Torins Towers: Rise of Heroes" is a great suggestion for folks who want to play their first tower defense game ever ^^

[@michealfaulkner5612]

Arcades are the best. You and I must be around the same age. My buddy’s dad owned a arcade and it was the most magical thing ever. I truly miss being able to go to one! Good choice for number one!

[@Pak_Flesot]

My best memories were the times that I slowed down and just immersed in the game world. Go cut wood in skyrim. Go for a walk and just enjoy nature in horizon forbidden west. Go talk to all the npc's in a large open world. Just to understand the world better. Ignore the main mission, and side missions. Just find something to immerse into, and just do it. I did this a lot as a kid, but it's even better now that I can understand what's actually going on.

[@18mvo]

Somehow you withstood your class while divulging all your weaknesses.. I will subscribe

[@josefranciscouzcateguiflor5181]

I'm accepting this video as a sign to go back to Skyrim for the 11th time but this time as Todd Howard never intended. Fully moded 😂😂😂 thanks to Gameranx for providing this perfect excuse. Also I'm right there with Falcon, we will always remember the golden era of arcades

[@jefft2546]

Never expected to see a virtual boy reference on here. That Tennis game they had on their was dank though

[@piotrdworowy183]

I've played arcade in my day-92' here.I remember playing some when I was like 2 class in primary school.

[@stinsonboyz2]

You have a point bro! Gotta try these at least once

[@diablejambe3460]

Absolutely agree with the very first point. I dont like scary/horror stuff but gave TLOU a chance cuz my friend told me to, it turned out to be my fav game ever. Then theres days gone, which i wouldve never even considered but decided to try it out and had an absolute blast playing it. Didnt play jrpgs, but thought that i should try persona 5 and damn that was fun. Obviously ill always have games i gravitate towards but its great to try out new things from time to time.

[@Blazer94x]

I live in a suburb of Chicago and I love the Ghost!! Longtime fan of the channel so its cool to hear Falcon was there before!

[@miloskesegic863]

:Talks about puzzle games: :Shows The Witness gameplay: Myst series: Am I a joke to you?

[@SPSax4]

Number 3 is the only one I have yet to do. Have not done VR yet

[@The7Reaper]

Relive some childhood games, see if it's still the same as your remember or worse or maybe even way better, I'm currently doing it with the older Pokémon games, specifically FireRed, Emerald and Platinum and I'm having a great time and reminds of when times were simpler.

[@LuckyLynette]

I will definitely try some of these. Sadly I can't do vr I tired it 2 times then I have seshers after each time. 😔

[@reactionjd]

I have been playing all kinds of different games these days. Getting out of your comfort zone can be fun!

[@nathanpushee7724]

I’m an hr away from funspot in Laconia ,NH worth every token you spend there!

[@kuudanfusion629]

At this point, Im convinced that Sonic will always appear on Gameranx videos

[@conqc20]

I completed Portal 2 2 player mode solo juggling two controllers at the same time. Some of them puzzles need your knees to complete them but it is doable.

[@tienshido]

I loved unlocking the hardest mode and beating it!

[@ChadKenova]

I didn’t play many jrpg’s and rpg’s when i was younger but in my older age rpg’s are my favorite games.

[@gandalftheantlion]

I pretty much done all the things on this list, except speedrunning, and that is one monster i refuse to touch.

[@TizbutaScratch]

My arcades, 😏back in my day, were the arcades on the Boardwalk, NJ and several corner stores in Philly in the late 80s. Maybe a Top Ten called Top Ten Arcades from Back in My Day! 🤔😁

[@FelineFurKin]

Feeling like such an experienced gamer having done half of these.