Does All This Retro/Nostalgia BS Bother Anyone?

Anyone else bothered by all these devs looking to the past instead of the future? with megaman 97 or whatever its at now, the new sonic, scott pilgrim, bionic commando, new goldeneye, etc. I mean Nintendo has been pulling the nostalgia card for years now, but now it seems like other companies are picking up on it and taking advantage of gamer's nostalgia. is this the new fad? Sonic team imo is the worst offender of this. Sales for sonic has been on a downslide with each new release, and instead of using their rescources to create a great 3d sonic game, they look to the past and create something that's already been done in the early 90's. cost-effective because they know old-school sonic fans will eat it up

of course its all about the $$$ what else would it be about... trousers?

Well if it is a new IP that is inspired by Retro games I'm ok with. I'm even ok with developers using franchises that have been around that long to make a game that is retro inspired but only if it is an anniversary for that series like a 10, 15, 20, 25, or 30 year anniversary.

I also think if it has Nostalgia but isn't harming the advancement of the genre that is great aswell.

I love Nostalgia as long as the remakes are not:

-Too expensive

-The original is turned in to a piece of ****

- all businesses exist for the expres purpose of making money

- if this bothers you, you need thicker skin

Way I see it, if a nostalgia made game holds my attention more than a new game then it's not BS in my book. It just sheds the unwanted stuff I hate in today's gaming age.

And I suppose all new IPs are amazing? As long as the games are good, I don't really see the problem.

I like a lot of the old 2D gameplay and a lot of the old IPs. Muramasa demon blade was a great new 2D game and I'm superpsyced for the new metroid! Why does it other you? any more than say another halo game coming out?

I like a lot of the old 2D gameplay and a lot of the old IPs. Muramasa demon blade was a great new 2D game and I'm superpsyced for the new metroid! Why does it other you? any more than say another halo game coming out?

PA_DUTCH

its looking backwards instead of forward

Its couldn't care less seriously read it out loud and think about what you are saying...

Retro/Nostalgia isn't BS, even new IP's have little easter eggs and references to older games/films/music that inspired them, as long as it isn't a complete rehash its fine. I think a lot of the issue here is many of you aren't old enough to remember this gaming heritage, insulting it just makes you look bad though (eg. Half Life bashing, you bashers have no concept how much the first game did for SP shooters).

I think there is room enough for the Retro/Nostalgia BS and some new innovative games like say patapon or flower. Man like a revap of the old NBA Jams, how cool is that gonna be. I was ticked when they did not release bionic commando rearmed for the psp or wii? I'm sure it was better than the new one LOL

Everything in Moderation.. :o :P

Giving the old games a HD face lift and on & off line features like co-op and more has been a great move for this gen gaming - I'm liking it.

And I suppose all new IPs are amazing? As long as the games are good, I don't really see the problem.

Cerberus_Legion

Yep, pretty much this. And it is "couldn't care less". Why is that so hardto figure outfor people?

Its couldn't care less seriously read it out loud and think about what you are saying...

Retro/Nostalgia isn't BS, even new IP's have little easter eggs and references to older games/films/music that inspired them, as long as it isn't a complete rehash its fine. I think a lot of the issue here is many of you aren't old enough to remember this gaming heritage, insulting it just makes you look bad though (eg. Half Life bashing, you bashers have no concept how much the first game did for SP shooters).

SapSacPrime

Thank you, it's good to see other people point out the "couldn't" thing. You wouldn't think that it would be that hard to figure out.