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HylianFox 09/03/22 2:31:22 PM #1:	It'll never catch on... Shooter (Space Invaders) Maze (Pac-Man) Puzzle (Tetris) Mascot Platformer (Super Mario/Sonic) JRPG (Dragon Quest/Final Fantasy) Action Adventure (Zelda) FPS (Wolfenstein/DOOM) Monster Collecting (Pokemon) Open World/Sandbox (GTA) Other It'll never catch on... - Results (70 votes) Shooter (Space Invaders) 0% (0 votes) 0 Maze (Pac-Man) 0% (0 votes) 0 Puzzle (Tetris) 0% (0 votes) 0 Mascot Platformer (Super Mario/Sonic) 14.29% (10 votes) 10 JRPG (Dragon Quest/Final Fantasy) 34.29% (24 votes) 24 Action Adventure (Zelda) 7.14% (5 votes) 5 FPS (Wolfenstein/DOOM) 10% (7 votes) 7 Monster Collecting (Pokemon) 2.86% (2 votes) 2 Open World/Sandbox (GTA) 21.43% (15 votes) 15 Other 10% (7 votes) 7 Listed in a roughly chronological order along with the titles that started the trend. --- THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Do not write in this space. <cite>HylianFox posted [p:967768704] in What "... [t:80152603]...</cite> <quote> It'll never catch on... Shooter (Space Invaders) Maze (Pac-Man) Puzzle (Tetris) Mascot Platformer (Super Mario/Sonic) JRPG (Dragon Quest/Final Fantasy) Action Adventure (Zelda) FPS (Wolfenstein/DOOM) Monster Collecting (Pokemon) Open World/Sandbox (GTA) Other Vote View Results It'll never catch on... - Results (70 votes) Shooter (Space Invaders) 0% (0 votes) 0 Maze (Pac-Man) 0% (0 votes) 0 Puzzle (Tetris) 0% (0 votes) 0 Mascot Platformer (Super Mario/Sonic) 14.29% (10 votes) 10 JRPG (Dragon Quest/Final Fantasy) 34.29% (24 votes) 24 Action Adventure (Zelda) 7.14% (5 votes) 5 FPS (Wolfenstein/DOOM) 10% (7 votes) 7 Monster Collecting (Pokemon) 2.86% (2 votes) 2 Open World/Sandbox (GTA) 21.43% (15 votes) 15 Other 10% (7 votes) 7 Show Voting Form function poll_vote() { var vote_option = $("input[name='poll_vote']:checked").val(); if(!vote_option) return; $.ajax({ type: 'POST', url: '/ajax/forum_poll_vote', data: { option: vote_option, board: '400', topic: '80152603', message: '0', key: 'b596e1c7' }, success: function(response) { if(response.error) { alert(response.error); } else { $("#poll_vote").hide(); $("#poll_results").html(response.html).show(); } } }); } function view_results_legacy() { $("#poll_vote").hide(); $("#poll_results").show(); } function hide_results_legacy() { $("#poll_results").hide(); $("#poll_vote").show(); } Listed in a roughly chronological order along with the titles that started the trend. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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SMAP- 09/03/22 2:37:57 PM #3:	Mascot platformer but plastic instrument rhythm games are a close second --- sigless user <cite>SMAP- posted [p:967768853] in What "... [t:80152603]...</cite> <quote>Mascot platformer but plastic instrument rhythm games are a close second </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PMarth2002 09/03/22 2:39:14 PM #4:	I'm not entirely sure what you mean by genre bandwagon era of gaming, but I voted for jrpgs. --- When money talks for the very last time, and nobody walks a step behind When there's only one race, and that's mankind, then we shall be free <cite>PMarth2002 posted [p:967768883] in What "... [t:80152603]...</cite> <quote>I'm not entirely sure what you mean by genre bandwagon era of gaming, but I voted for jrpgs.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 09/03/22 2:42:46 PM #5:	I dont know the proper name of the genre but I call it Space combat flight sim Xwing Tie Fighter Xwing vs Tie Fighter Descent Freespace 1 and 2 Games on pc that you played with a flightstick controller and had a first person cockpit view of inside a spaceship during a war Nobody seems to make them anymore. There isn't even a reason to own a flightstick other than Microsoft Flight Simulator I wish the genre would make a comeback <cite>Zikten posted [p:967768949] in What "... [t:80152603]...</cite> <quote>I dont know the proper name of the genre but I call itSpace combat flight simXwingTie Fighter Xwing vs Tie FighterDescent Freespace 1 and 2Games on pc that you played with a flightstick controller and had a first person cockpit view of inside a spaceship during a warNobody seems to make them anymore. There isn't even a reason to own a flightstick other than Microsoft Flight Simulator I wish the genre would make a comeback</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Damn_Underscore 09/03/22 2:50:45 PM #6:	Voted for 3D/mascot platformer but really it's Zelda-style game --- She left me roses by the stairs. Surprises let me know she cares. <cite>Damn_Underscore posted [p:967769120] in What "... [t:80152603]...</cite> <quote>Voted for 3D/mascot platformer but really it's Zelda-style game</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
s0nicfan 09/03/22 2:53:24 PM #7:	Voted other because I think that we are currently in an era I would describe as the "Indie renaissance", and the sheer volume of quality titles I can pick up on steam for 10 to 40 bucks across a wide variety of genres is just far superior than any other point in gaming history. --- "History Is Much Like An Endless Waltz. The Three Beats Of War, Peace And Revolution Continue On Forever." - Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz <cite>s0nicfan posted [p:967769187] in What "... [t:80152603]...</cite> <quote>Voted other because I think that we are currently in an era I would describe as the "Indie renaissance", and the sheer volume of quality titles I can pick up on steam for 10 to 40 bucks across a wide variety of genres is just far superior than any other point in gaming history.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
s0nicfan 09/03/22 2:54:31 PM #8:	Zikten posted... Nobody seems to make them anymore. There isn't even a reason to own a flightstick other than Microsoft Flight Simulator I wish the genre would make a comeback You've got elite: dangerous if you want a more immersive sim, or Star wars squadrons if you want that classic XvT feel. It's not much, but it's better than a decade ago --- "History Is Much Like An Endless Waltz. The Three Beats Of War, Peace And Revolution Continue On Forever." - Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz <cite>s0nicfan posted [p:967769214] in What "... [t:80152603]...</cite> <quote>Zikten posted... </cite><quote>Nobody seems to make them anymore. There isn't even a reason to own a flightstick other than Microsoft Flight SimulatorI wish the genre would make a comeback</quote>You've got elite: dangerous if you want a more immersive sim, or Star wars squadrons if you want that classic XvT feel.It's not much, but it's better than a decade ago</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HylianFox 09/04/22 7:30:03 PM #9:	bump --- THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Do not write in this space. <cite>HylianFox posted [p:967795784] in What "... [t:80152603]...</cite> <quote>bump</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Vicious_Dios 09/04/22 7:30:40 PM #10:	Soulslike --- S / K / Y / N / E <cite>Vicious_Dios posted [p:967795795] in What "... [t:80152603]...</cite> <quote>Soulslike</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ratchetrockon 09/04/22 7:33:55 PM #11:	Action mashers Stuff like golden axe, castle crashers & dmc series --- I'm a Taurus I like collecting headphones and iems. My fave game of all time is DMC 3 SE on PC w/ style switch mod. IMO it the best button masher on earth <cite>Ratchetrockon posted [p:967795860] in What "... [t:80152603]...</cite> <quote>Action mashersStuff like golden axe, castle crashers & dmc series</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dummy420 09/04/22 7:36:04 PM #12:	People hate on it but open world holds some of my favorite games. --- Trying is the first step towards failure, so just dont give it a shot and you cant dissapoint. <cite>dummy420 posted [p:967795893] in What "... [t:80152603]...</cite> <quote>People hate on it but open world holds some of my favorite games.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
modena 09/04/22 8:33:58 PM #13:	GTA easily. First and only time I went to an EBGames BBQ at midnight in their parking lot. Dallas GTASA release was crazy. --- I'm surrounded <cite>modena posted [p:967796996] in What "... [t:80152603]...</cite> <quote>GTA easily. First and only time I went to an EBGames BBQ at midnight in their parking lot. Dallas GTASA release was crazy.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The_Popo 09/04/22 8:43:30 PM #14:	Fighting games in the early 90s, kicked off by Street Fighter II and then Mortal Kombat. And then again in the late 00s when Street Fighter IV revived the scene. --- Live action Hungry Hungry Hippos though, now that was a sport. ~Aeon Azuran <cite>The_Popo posted [p:967797146] in What "... [t:80152603]...</cite> <quote>Fighting games in the early 90s, kicked off by Street Fighter II and then Mortal Kombat. And then again in the late 00s when Street Fighter IV revived the scene. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Vicious_Dios 09/04/22 8:47:01 PM #15:	modena posted... GTA easily. First and only time I went to an EBGames BBQ at midnight in their parking lot. Dallas GTASA release was crazy. FACTS. I was a sophomore in highschool when it dropped and a bunch of us were on that shit waiting for Funcoland to let us in. All races were equally hyped and the vibe was pretty fucking electrifying to say the least. --- S / K / Y / N / E <cite>Vicious_Dios posted [p:967797208] in What "... [t:80152603]...</cite> <quote>modena posted... </cite><quote>GTA easily. First and only time I went to an EBGames BBQ at midnight in their parking lot. Dallas GTASA release was crazy.</quote>FACTS.I was a sophomore in highschool when it dropped and a bunch of us were on that shit waiting for Funcoland to let us in. All races were equally hyped and the vibe was pretty fucking electrifying to say the least. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
synth_real 09/04/22 8:49:18 PM #16:	RTS It's a dead genre now --- "I'm the straightest guy on this board. I'm so straight that I watch gay porn." - Smarkil <cite>synth_real posted [p:967797237] in What "... [t:80152603]...</cite> <quote>RTSIt's a dead genre now</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DirkDiggles 09/04/22 8:55:59 PM #17:	They are called Shumps, not shooters. Call of Duty is a Shooter. Gradius is a Shump. --- Intel 486, Integrated videocard, 16MB RAM, 64MB HD, 3 1/4 inch floppy <cite>DirkDiggles posted [p:967797374] in What "... [t:80152603]...</cite> <quote>They are called Shumps, not shooters. Call of Duty is a Shooter. Gradius is a Shump.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sayoria 09/04/22 9:00:17 PM #18:	Was? JRPGs. I used to love them. Then the PS3 came and I stopped console gaming because there was shit out there. --- Japanese Crack: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5pzggr <cite>Sayoria posted [p:967797460] in What "... [t:80152603]...</cite> <quote>Was? JRPGs. I used to love them.Then the PS3 came and I stopped console gaming because there was shit out there.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
11110111011 09/04/22 9:36:45 PM #19:	Tower Defense. Custom Star Craft maps, custom Warcraft III maps, Plants vs Zombies, Kingdom Rush, etc. <cite>11110111011 posted [p:967798115] in What "... [t:80152603]...</cite> <quote>Tower Defense.Custom Star Craft maps, custom Warcraft III maps, Plants vs Zombies, Kingdom Rush, etc. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
modena 09/05/22 12:02:47 AM #20:	Vicious_Dios posted... FACTS. I was a sophomore in highschool when it dropped and a bunch of us were on that shit waiting for Funcoland to let us in. All races were equally hyped and the vibe was pretty fucking electrifying to say the least. Hahaha --- I'm surrounded <cite>modena posted [p:967800990] in What "... [t:80152603]...</cite> <quote>Vicious_Dios posted... </cite><quote>FACTS.I was a sophomore in highschool when it dropped and a bunch of us were on that shit waiting for Funcoland to let us in. All races were equally hyped and the vibe was pretty fucking electrifying to say the least.</quote>Hahaha</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rwbonesy 09/05/22 12:03:46 AM #21:	synth_real posted... RTS It's a dead genre now i am not good at RTSes but i do bemoan the loss of them because they were fun to dick around in and watch now it's just dog's ass shit like dota and league and that's just not the fucking same --- video games <cite>rwbonesy posted [p:967801014] in What "... [t:80152603]...</cite> <quote>synth_real posted... </cite><quote>RTSIt's a dead genre now</quote>i am not good at RTSes but i do bemoan the loss of them because they were fun to dick around in and watchnow it's just dog's ass shit like dota and league and that's just not the fucking same</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HylianFox 09/05/22 2:51:53 PM #22:	bump --- THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Do not write in this space. <cite>HylianFox posted [p:967812075] in What "... [t:80152603]...</cite> <quote>bump</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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