I joined in '13, so I have no idea who any of these people are. But from the way you're all describing it, sounds like PG used to be something big back in the day.
I joined in early '11, but I do not recognize any of the username at all, but I remember there used to be a guy named sunny945 something, he was good but I seldom see him now. But this will always happen, there will be a time when we also won't be active anymore, life does not leaves anybody virgin.
I joined in early '11, but I do not recognize any of the username at all, but I remember there used to be a guy named sunny945 something, he was good but I seldom see him now. But this will always happen, there will be a time when we also won't be active anymore, life does not leaves anybody virgin.
No one actually leaves (some do though, or are forced )
Life just catches on. Interest changes. Responsibilities increase. etc.
I have no idea though why [MENTION=26]Chandoo[/MENTION] has stopped posting here. AFAIK he is still very much active in another popular gaming forum so there's that.
I joined in '13, so I have no idea who any of these people are. But from the way you're all describing it, sounds like PG used to be something big back in the day.
Early members were extremely passionate about PakGamers, back when this was a budding platform. I hope you get the chance one day to read the brainstorming and ideas that were discussed within the Team then. It emanated positivity which reflected in forum activity.
As things moved onto original ps4 and xbox one and pc games, gaming slowed down in pakistan, due to the cost factor. Most of the guys we mentioned (including me) used to play 100s of titles on ps2, xbox 360, pc and ps3 for a fraction of the price due availability of super cheap games..
A big part is also facebook, since people's percious "internet time" is fulfilled by facebook mostly these days.
I guess that's evident looking at the current state of the forums even if I haven't seen what it used to be like. But the question is, why? Taking into consideration that the basic formula of the forums hasn't changed and there isn't any direct competition (none that I'm aware of, at least), it doesn't seem to explain the lack of enthusiasm.
This explains the inactivity of older members but what about the new bunch? If we're going by the law of averages, there should've been a fresh new batch of equally motivated people to replace the older ones, no?
Consoles were my main platform ever since Atari 2500. But now I think it's not worth it as PC especially with DLSS deliver far smoother performance. AW2 on console didn't even had ray tracing and ran below 30fps. Similar issues plagues DD2 on consoled.
I have a PS5 but I am not satisfied with the experience. I am currently saving for a 4080 64 GB rig soon. Bit will wait for Pro if performance improves. This gen has been so bad I don't plan on buying consoles anymore for AAA gaming.
Consoles were my main platform ever since Atari 2500. But now I think it's not worth it as PC especially with DLSS deliver far smoother performance. AW2 on console didn't even had ray tracing and ran below 30fps. Similar issues plagues DD2 on consoled.
Just downloaded my first legit digital PC game on GoG at a discount of $8: Two Point Hospital. The same team behind Theme Hospital Two Point Studios now part of Sega. And I am having more fun than most recent AAA games except of course BG3.
Still, I don't like either Sony or Microsoft as they are focusing more on corporate greed than delighting customers. PC gaming is best of gaming and worth every penny.
PC Gamer score of 58/100 for Hellblade 2??? Is it really worse than Gollum that was 64/100? Microsoft games can't even come close to high scores of Sony exclusives apparently.
About the Microsoft (and Sony) debate, I feel both have become too greedy and losing their minds over corporate greed. Personally, I will never buy any console next gen and switch to PC gaming where democracy reins.