[GameMaster]

It seems like I don't enjoy video games as much these days as I used too. Could it be that I have matured and the simple things of life don't pleasure me as much as they once did? Have I outgrown my fun, childish hobbies? Maybe. Could it be something else though? Could SNES, Genesis, and Playstation along with their predecessors be system to some of the best games ever made? Classic legends that will live on forever in VG history and still in some respects beat out even today's state of the art games. In trade for the eye popping potential now availble to games, have they let run dry other fields of content such as storyline, music, and character development? It seems that way to me. When I look back at the games of my childhood, I remember so much more feeling and familiarization with the live's of those who I controlled. I remembered having more fun. Have the many years of playing taken it's toll. Have I become a drone to simply the objective? I'm not sure. I believe focus for the ingredients of a good game has become unbalanced. Some factors have been left on autopilot while others have been monitored too closley. Will you offer your opinions on the issue? What have your experiences been? Getting better. Becoming less. Am I just losing connection with a once enjoyed pastime. Or is it losing itself? Why is such an old game like the original Sonic the Hedgehog (1, 2, and 3) still my favorite game of all time? Why does Streets of Rage seem better than Super Smash Bros Melee? Was it being able to play main game mode co-op as opposed to all the multiplayer side attractions found in today's games? Why is Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine more enjoyable than today's puzzlers? I don't know. I am not sure anymore. It's late and I sence that I am rambling so now I will conclude. Thanks for help.